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Good News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover the impactful community efforts of Southern and GTR staff in Brighton participating in beach clean-ups, LNER’s innovative ‘Our Planet’ train promoting sustainable travel and Brightline’s themed rides for concertgoers heading to The Big Concert.
RSSB research supports lowering minimum age for train drivers to 18
The RSSB's research supports lowering the minimum age for train drivers to 18, finding that existing training and safety systems are sufficient for younger candidates without incurring additional costs.
Train fare reductions announced for key East Yorkshire routes
Northern and TransPennine Express are reducing fares by 20% on key routes between Hull, Scarborough and Selby for 12 weeks to encourage more rail travel and reduce road congestion.
Global rail supply market sees steady growth amid geopolitical challenges
The World Rail Market Study reports a 2.7% annual growth in the global rail supply market from 2021 to 2023, driven by strong investments and rising demand for sustainable transport.
Amtrak Police and Operation Lifesaver launch national rail safety initiative
Amtrak Police and Operation Lifesaver are partnering with law enforcement nationwide for Operation Clear Track, a campaign to raise awareness and enforce rail safety.
Southeastern welcomes final two Class 707 City Beam trains
Southeastern has welcomed the final two Class 707 City Beam trains into service, completing the transfer of a total of 30 units from South Western Railway.
Plasser & Theurer and Deutsche Bahn celebrate 65 years of partnership
Plasser & Theurer marks 65 years of collaboration with Deutsche Bahn, delivering over 740 machines and advancing sustainable railway technologies.
RATP Dev launches new tram lines in Casablanca to enhance urban mobility
RATP Dev has successfully inaugurated tram lines T3 and T4 in Casablanca, expanding the city's public transport network and aiming to significantly improve urban mobility for its residents and visitors.
EMR to provide free Wi-Fi at 97 stations across the East Midlands
East Midlands Railway is rolling out free Wi-Fi at 97 stations across the region, enhancing connectivity for passengers on its Intercity, Regional and Connect services.
TfL’s new ticket hall at Paddington Tube station opens with enhanced accessibility
The new ticket hall at Paddington Tube station offers direct, step-free access to the Bakerloo line for the first time, significantly improving accessibility and user experience at one of London’s busiest transport hubs.
New technology to reduce railway particulate pollution unveiled at InnoTrans 2024
A new technology to reduce respirable particulate matter on railway construction sites, developed by HYPERION in collaboration with Plasser & Theurer, will be unveiled at InnoTrans 2024.
Škoda Group and Hyundai Rotem sign strategic MOU for future collaboration
Škoda Group and Hyundai Rotem have signed an MOU to collaborate on innovative railway solutions, focusing on technology transfer, production localisation and global infrastructure projects.
South Western Railway launches campaign to boost female train drivers
South Western Railway is aiming to increase the number of women train drivers with a new recruitment campaign, offering training and flexible career opportunities.
Rhaetian Railway’s timetable changes in December 2024 to enhance efficiency and punctuality
Starting on 15 December 2024, the Rhaetian Railway will implement timetable changes on the Albula line to enhance efficiency and punctuality, reducing travel times and optimising service operations.
