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Ridership on Amtrak’s Virginia Routes reaches record level
Amtrak and the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority have reported record ridership for the second month in a row.
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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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New report urges UK Gov to harness private sector to deliver rail growth
Rail Partners have published a report which outlines how private operators can support Government ambitions for growth and net zero.
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Survey shows Midland’s businesses are all for rail improvements
A Midlands Connect survey showed that 83 per cent of businesses stated that rail improvements would result in them and their employees using rail more.
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Northern England residents at risk of transport-related social exclusion, says new report
Transport for the North's research reveals how a poorly connected transport system in the North of England can significantly impact people's everyday life and cause transport-related social exclusion.
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Alstom to supply 17 additional inter-regional electric trains for Romania
With the delivery of these inter-regional electric trains, Alstom will provide its first passenger railway fleet in Romania – supporting the country’s transition to sustainable modes of mobility.
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SAR to debut growth plans for Saudi Arabian railway sector at InnoTrans 2022
At InnoTrans 2022, Saudi Arabia Railways will detail its ambitious growth plans for its passenger and freight railway business over the next five years.
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 05 September-09 September 2022.
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ÖBB and Siemens Mobility unveil interior design of new Nightjet
With a total of 33 next-generation Nightjets expected on the rails by 2025, the interior of the new sleeping and couchette car has been revealed by ÖBB and Siemens Mobility.
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A security solution for tomorrow’s railway applications
Download this case study from Vecow to learn more about rail security systems and the benefits they can bring.
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Next generation information displays for Indian Railways passengers
Anisha Pandeya and Raman Arora from the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) – an IT arm of India’s Ministry of Railways – explain how Indian Railways is set to revolutionise the way it delivers communication to its passengers thanks to a centralised display control system.
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 29 August-02 September 2022.
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InnoTrans 2022 – Event Preview
In this event preview of InnoTrans 2022, we showcase what the trade fair has is in store for attendees this year, as well as some Company Profiles from organisations that will exhibiting at the event.
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Roundtable: Passenger Experience
Moderated by Judit Sandor, Programme Manager at Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking, participants of this Roundtable explore how to improve passenger satisfaction post-pandemic, the role of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), and the importance of on-board comfort and transforming train stations.
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Ridership on Amtrak’s Virginia routes hits all-time high
Ridership on Amtrak’s state-supported services hit an all-time high in July 2022, with more than 110,000 passengers choosing to travel by train.
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Global Railway Review Issue 4 2022
Packed full of exclusive content, including our InnoTrans 2022 preview, plus features from: Germany’s Federal Minister for Digital and Transport; the European Commissioner for Transport; Canadian Pacific; Norfolk Southern; the Association of American Railroads; the ERTMS Users Group; and many more!