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The Connected Journey
Read this whitepaper to learn more about the trends and challenges shaping the future of public transport, and the role connectivity will play in achieving the industry’s overarching goals.
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The Passenger
Every year around the world, billions of people travel by rail. But as passenger numbers continue to grow, and the expectations of passengers continue to be more demanding, the pressure on rail organisations to deliver high-quality passenger journeys increases.
What do passengers want from rail? What are the trends and challenges facing passengers, and how is the industry moving forward to deliver better services?
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Q&A with DB’s Robert Biene: New real-time occupancy display systems
Robert Biene, Senior Manager for the Digital Strategy of Deutsche Bahn AG (DB) and Lead Architect for passenger information, talks to Global Railway Review about the benefits and success so far of the new real-time occupancy display systems that DB are rolling out in Germany.
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CER publishes first progress report on implementation of its Ticketing Roadmap
CERs report on the implementation of its Ticketing Roadmap, based on an online survey carried out at the end of 2022, has been published.
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South Western Railway trial AI technology to improve accessibility
Artificial Intelligence technology which provides British Sign Language for deaf customers at London Waterloo is being trialled by South Western Railway.
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Life-saving defibrillators are being installed across 60 Northern stations
A total of 60 Northern stations are set to benefit from life-saving defibrillators over the next three months.
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Elizabeth line welcomes over 100 million passenger journeys since opening
Data from Transport for London has revealed that more customers than expected have taken advantage of the Elizabeth line since its opening in May 2022.
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Global Railway Review’s key rail industry trends in 2023
Following a turbulent few years for the rail industry, Global Railway Review looks ahead to some of the top industry trends to keep an eye on in 2023.
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TfW launch new on-train Wi-Fi portal with real-time information
Transport for Wales have launched an on-train Wi-Fi portal which provides passengers information showing the train’s location, the next stop and the service’s destination.
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ORR calls for implementation of automatic passenger information notifications
The Office of Rail and Road has called for all train companies to implement a system which automatically notifies passengers of any travel changes.
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UK survey finds business travellers want to increase use of lower carbon modes of transport
Research has found that 72% of UK business travellers would like to increase the use of lower carbon modes of transport such as rail in 2023.
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Research finds better connected public transport can cut car usage
Newly released research investigating attitudes toward public transport has found that three in four people prefer better-connected public transport over driving.
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Eurostar Group reveals new brand to reaffirm ambition to double passengers by 2030
Eurostar Group has unveiled new branding which will support them in their ambition to carry 30 million passengers by 2030.
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North Carolina’s passenger rail service breaks annual record for ridership in 2022
North Carolina’s intercity passenger rail service between Raleigh, Charlotte, and the Northeast experienced its highest total ridership in 2022.
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Video: Brightline reveals first look at Orlando Station
Brightline has released image renderings and a video of its new Orlando Station, which is scheduled to open later in 2023.
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Turbostar passengers asked for feedback on train interiors
Transport Focus has worked with rolling stock leasing company Porterbrook to understand what passengers think about the interiors of its Turbostar trains.
