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Amtrak to deliver major passenger experience improvements
Following an investment of $28 million, Amtrak is set to deliver a range of improvements across its long distance overnight trains in order to improve the passenger experience.
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Deutsche Bahn accelerates climate neutral target
DB has committed to becoming climate-neutral 10 years earlier through green electricity, lower carbon emissions through younger fleets and the use of alternative fuels.
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HS2 to use virtual reality to bring future Old Oak Common station to life
HS2 will use the digital virtual reality to assess and, if necessary, refine its designs in order to help passengers to move smoothly and efficiently around Old Oak Common station.
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UK rail industry warns government against cutting air passenger duty on domestic flights
RDG has warned the UK government that moving ahead with its aviation tax reform would equate to 27,000 tonnes of additional carbon emissions a year as people shift from rail to flying due to air fares becoming cheaper.
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Milestone agreement signed in Dallas-Houston high-speed rail project
The signing of the agreement means the project is now at an advanced design stage, bringing the start of construction one step closer on a project that promises to be a pivotal moment for mobility in the United States.
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Russian Railways sign joint agreement to develop hydrogen fuel cell locomotives
It is hoped that the development of using hydrogen fuel cells for Russia's railways can help to reduce emissions, noise and vibration.
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ORR publishes new level crossing risk management guidance for UK railways
ORR's new guidance does not specify requirements or solutions, allowing for a proportionate, case-by-case approach to be made for each level crossing in the UK.
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New Biodiversity Action Plan launched by Transport for Wales
TfW's new Biodiversity Action Plan features five principles that will see the organisation work to ensure that it protects, enhances and champions wildlife, biodiversity and the country's ecosystems.
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RSSB uses Covid Transmission Model to support UK rail’s recovery
RSSB's Covid Transmission Model provides an independent view of the average risk of virus transmission risks on trains and supports the UK's railways in making important decisions as passenger numbers begin to increase again.
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Shift2Rail signs MoU to accelerate European rail standardisation work
Shift2Rail, CEN and CENELEC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, committing to foster the uptake of innovation in the European railway sector.
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Mexico’s Tren Maya inter-city railway project to be supplied by Alstom-Bombardier consortium
A consortium led by Alstom-Bombardier will supply Mexico's Tren Maya with 42 X’trapolis trains in three configurations and the full signalling system.
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TfN calls for a strengthened role in overseeing the North of England’s railways
Following the publication of the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail, Transport for the North has called for the UK government to ensure that local and regional leaders are at the core of the reform of the UK's railways.
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Siemens Mobility and ScotRail extend engineering and maintenance contract
Siemens Mobility and ScotRail have extended their Technical Support & Spares Supply Agreement by five years to December 2026.
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Network Rail completes London King’s Cross improvement scheme
The project to replace the over 40-year-old tracks and track layout on the 1.5 mile approach into London King's Cross station has been completed.
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ORR to review safety and passenger impacts of Hitachi Rail Class 800 and 385 disruption
Following the disruption caused by the discovery of cracks on Hitachi Class 800 and 385 series trains in May 2021, ORR is set to undertake a review of the impact of the incident on safety and passengers.