First KISS for Hungarian Railways rolled out in Dunakeszi
First KISS trains for MÁV has been ceremonially rolled out and will begin the necessary tests required for commercial operation.
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ORR urges sweeping reforms on accessibility and compensation
The ORR sets out its proposals aimed at passengers being made more aware of their right to compensation, and disabled travellers experiencing more reliable assistance services, and greater accessibility across the rail network overall.
Transport for Wales £40 million fleet investment bears first fruits
The £6.7 investment in the Class 175 trains will see improvements such as USB charging points, plug sockets, new seat covers, carpets, train toilets as TfW strives to meet the needs of the modern day passenger.
Ambitious rail plan to benefit the Sheffield City Region launched
The new Integrated Rail Plan for the future of the UK’s Sheffield City Region's rail network will lead to improved capacity, reliability, affordability and journey times for communities and businesses across the region.
Ultra-high-speed rail study revealed for Pacific Northwest
Ultra-high-speed rail transportation could radically transform the Pacific Northwest by decreasing travel times, improving overall mobility and boosting economic growth.
Video released to show construction on California high-speed rail project
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released a new construction video showcasing the progress along the first 119 miles of high-speed rail infrastructure in Central Valley.
ORR report highlights safety challenges Britain’s rail industry must address
Britain's Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published its Annual Report on Health and Safety which stresses that despite Britain’s railway remaining one of the safest in Europe for passengers, the rate of improvement has shown signs of slowing.
Atlas ERTMS Level 2 begins Spanish high-speed commercial service
The digital signalling solution allows the Valladolid-León line trains to run at increased speeds of 300km/h without the need for physical lineside signals.
HS2 has revealed designs for automated people mover
The service will run every three minutes, gets to Birmingham Airport in six minutes and provides transport for 2,100 passengers per hour.
RegioJet expands capacity on Prague – Kosice overnight trains
Funds from the sale of bonds sees RegioJet investing in its fleet with additional vehicles to support growing passenger numbers on its long-distance train services.
New research provides new insight into seat comfort on trains
New research found train seats in the future will benefit from a more scientific approach to comfort that includes legroom, seat dimensions and compression.
Rail industry must better represent the people it serves
Florence Eshalomi AM, Chair of the London Assembly Transport Committee, has called on the rail industry to encourage inclusivity and diversity within sector.
European Union to fund rail electrification project in Latvia
The EU is investing nearly €320 million in the electrification of rail across Latvia, but do we need to question why only 14 per cent of the railway across the nation will be electrified?
North Carolina to explore Virgin Hyperloop One Technology
Estimates suggest that trips from Raleigh to Durham or Chapel Hill, a distance of nearly 30 miles, could be completed in under ten minutes with the help of Hyperloop technology.
Video shows construction progress of the Elizabeth line’s Woolwich station
Crossrail Limited, the company building London’s new Elizabeth line, has released a video showing the construction progress of the line’s Woolwich station.