DfT to partner with specialists to increase rail connectivity in UK
The formation of an Acceleration Unit by the UK government will result in the quicker delivery of a range of rail upgrades across the country.
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Wearing of face coverings to be enforced on public transport in Wales
As a result of passengers not following COVID-19 regulations, Transport for Wales has partnered with the British Transport Police to enforce requirements.
Heathrow Express announces greater ticket flexibility as part of its fully digital future
As the dedicated airport express service gears up for customers reviving their travel plans following the outbreak of COVID-19, Heathrow Express has announced greater ticket flexibility as part of a fully digital future.
€40 million train station renovation programme launched by Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the German Federal Transport Minister have announced a programme to renovate 167 train stations across Germany over the coming year.
Get passengers back on board trains with better fares deals, says watchdog
Independent watchdog, Transport Focus, is calling on the UK government and train companies to work together to offer passengers better value for money deals to get them back onboard trains.
HS2 Ltd launches Part Two of its Innovation Accelerator recruitment programme
Following the overwhelming response to its first call out to tech start-ups and innovative SMEs earlier in 2020, HS2 Ltd has now launched the second tranche of recruitment to its Innovation Accelerator programme.
Landmark R&D agreement signed between HS2 and UKRRIN
The agreement with the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) will enable HS2 Ltd to be at the forefront of innovation in the rail sector, and help accelerate new technologies and products from research into market applications globally.
Inland Rail project a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ for Australia, says ARA
The Inland Rail project, which is 15 years in the making, is set to deliver significant national benefits for the Australian rail freight sector.
Network Rail’s Chief Executive pledges immediate action following Stonehaven derailment
Andrew Haines, Network Rail’s Chief Executive, has vowed to understand the cause and put immediate additional safety measures in place following the derailment near Stonehaven on 12 August 2020 in which three people died and six were injured.
FRA releases U.S. railroads’ Q2 PTC implementation progress
A quarterly update on the implementation of PTC on U.S. railroads has outlined that 98.8 per cent of the 57,537 route miles are now in RSD or operation.
Waze adds global level crossing alert feature to keep road users safe
The new feature, which alerts drivers when approaching level crossings, aims to highlight the potential risks of crossings and keep users safe.
Case Study: The effect of extreme cold on the GURU Plug
An environmental exposure test was recently carried out to determine if extremely cold air temperatures could cause the GURU Plug to nuisance dump. Read more about this here:
New report finds investments in stations key to post-COVID-19 recovery
A new report by the Urban Transport Group has outlined that investments in train stations will provide a much needed boost to local economies post-pandemic.
Contract awarded for Verona to Bivio Vicenza high-speed railway section
The IRICAV 2 consortium will be responsible for work on the first section of the high-speed rail development between Verona and Padua.
HS2’s first two Tunnel Boring Machines ready to be shipped to the UK
Named Florence and Cecilia, the two Tunnel Boring Machines have been completed in Germany and are now ready to be shipped to the UK to begin the 10-mile-long Chiltern tunnel excavation.