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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?
Liebherr-Transportation Systems will provide 80 propane-based HVAC systems to Stadler Polska, marking its first series-produced units using this eco-friendly refrigerant.
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Aurizon's Community Giving Fund empowering Australian charities, Caledonian Sleeper partnering with City Harvest to fight hunger and food waste and Southern Railway's collaboration with the Aldingbourne Trust to beautify West Sussex stations.
Carl Martin, Accessibility Lead at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), spoke to Global Railway Review's Halimah Haque about how far accessibility in rail has come, detailing how listening to customer feedback and the support of the Access Advisory Panel are advancing initiatives that make a true difference.
High-speed 4G and 5G mobile coverage has been introduced on the Elizabeth line, enabling continuous connectivity for passengers across central London.
Govia Thameslink Railway has renewed its partnership with CMAC Group for another year, with an option for three more, to ensure punctual crew arrivals and support customers during disruptions.
Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT's partnership will focus on comprehensive inspections, infrastructure upgrades and collaborative root cause analyses to restore reliability for commuters.
Avanti West Coast celebrates the successful conclusion of its £117 million project to refurbish all 56 Pendolino trains, marking a significant upgrade milestone on the UK's West Coast Main Line.
The RAIB report highlights critical safety failures on the Northern line after two 'trap and drag' incidents at Archway and Chalk Farm stations, urging London Underground Limited to enhance risk mitigation and operator training.
The MTA Long Island Rail Road has unveiled a new QR code programme allowing passengers to promptly report toilet issues for swift resolution, aiming to enhance passenger satisfaction during travel.
Colas Rail UK has added two new advanced Tampers to its fleet, highlighting its commitment to modern technology and environmental sustainability.
South Western Railway has introduced its first refurbished Class 458 trains, featuring enhanced seating and charging facilities, to operate on suburban routes between London Waterloo and Weybridge and Twickenham.
The UK government has confirmed funding for 10 new trains for TfL's Elizabeth line, a move welcomed by the Railway Industry Association for its potential positive impact on the rail supply chain and future rail growth.
The extension of Paris Metro's Line 11, reducing commute times and boosting connectivity for eastern Paris residents, is set to transform daily travel and stimulate local economic growth in the French capital.
HS1's annual review highlights significant cost reductions and performance improvements, with average train delays reduced to 11.8 seconds, despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, energy market volatility and high inflation.
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover GTR’s 'Boys Need Bins' initiative, TPE’s special service for Taylor Swift fans and QTS Group’s achievement of the Social Value Silver Award.
