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TfW trial new onboard digital service for passengers with hearing loss
TfW have trialled a new digital service which provides personalised journey information announcements for passengers with hearing loss.
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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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Global Railway Review Issue 3 2022
Packed full of exclusive content, including: digital twin developments on HS1; enhancing rail freight activity in Spain; rail's role in zero-emission mobility in Europe; Bogies & Wheelsets and IOT & Advanced Analytics In-Depth Focuses; and much more!
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Effects of COVID-19 crisis can still be seen in railway activity in Europe
The latest CER Crisis Impact Tracker has shown that, while rail traffic is growing, both passenger and freight volumes and revenue losses are continuing.
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ORR stats show rail performance is better than before pandemic
The latest ORR stats show that rail performance worsened in January to March 2022, although it still performed better than it was before the pandemic.
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Passenger assistance buggies replaced at London Euston
After 18 years of service, passenger assistance buggies at London Euston station have been replaced by 12 new electric machines.
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Elizabeth line commences service
The Elizabeth line has started running between Paddington and Abbey Wood, marking the most significant addition to London’s transport network for decades.
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eBook: Predictive Modeling & Simulation for Mobility
Test and optimize transportation mobility improvement decisions collaboratively before they are built and pitch your business case with confidence.
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VIA Rail Canada named most trusted transportation company in Canada
VIA Rail Canada have remained the most trusted transportation company in Canada for the fourth consecutive year, obtaining a better ranking than 2021.
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Transport for London unveil the Elizabeth line on new London tube map
The Elizabeth line is depicted on the tube map in purple to differentiate it from the London Underground lines.
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FRA publish quarterly report on Amtrak’s passenger rail operations
The FRA have published the report which is the first to use metrics that provide comprehensive data on the passenger rail performance.
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eBook: BIM Enabled Overhead Line Design and Engineering
Rail and transit overhead line electrification design and engineering is often complex – you need an application that makes your life easier.
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Study suggests ways to make train commuting quicker and safer
Research by Aston University has suggested three ways that commuting can be made quicker and safer for passengers.
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HSRG publish new report on how to shift air travellers to rail
HSRG’s report sets out a four-point plan on attracting more passengers to rail from short haul flights in the UK.
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Train stations as destinations: The impact of design on users’ experience
12 May 2022 | By
Train stations are no longer just used as the start and end of a rail journey – they are becoming leisure destinations and profitable hubs for businesses. This virtual panel addressed how train station design is an important element for improving users’ experience.
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Rail passengers increase for Australasian rail services during Q1 2022
The ARA has found that national passenger numbers have increased by 5.66 million during the first quarter of 2022.
