UK’s first tram train enters service between Rotherham and Sheffield
Following the pilot of the UK’s first tram train, it is hoped that other areas across the country will realise its potential as an alternative option for urban mobility.
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First aid to be available at all Indian Railway stations in new initiative
Passenger safety has been greatly improved across Indian Railway stations with the deployment of first-aid equipment and trained professionals.
New RSSB framework means the societal value of rail can be better measured
New 'Common Social Impact Framework for Rail' (CSIF), set out by RSSB, is hoped to show the societal impact the rail industry has within the UK.
Tyne and Wear Metro receives extra £900,000 for fleet maintenance
Passenger flow, experience and sense of safety will all be improved with a more reliable fleet of Metro trains, thanks to extra funding.
The first robot in the UK travel industry is welcomed by Eurostar
The interactive humanoid robot offers customers a fun new way to find out about their journey before departure, and entertains younger travellers.
New programme reveals how innovation in rail is delivering for the UK
‘UK Rail, World Class’ encapsulates just a snapshot of the innovative work done by the often unseen rail supply industry.
Ironhorse Resources acquires San Pedro and Southwestern Railroad
San Pedro Valley Railroad (SPV) serves Cochise County from connections with Union Pacific’s (UPRR) main line at Benson and Willcox.
The shipment of Coradia Polyvalent regional trains to Senegal has begun
Alstom and its suppliers have mobilised more than 4,000 people for the manufacture of Coradia Polyvalent trains intended to Senegal.
Survey of rail business leaders reveals damage of ‘boom and bust’ funding
Nearly all respondents (96 per cent) said the government must do more to smooth out peaks and troughs in rail spending in future.
Metrolink is gifted $91.2 million for rail safety improvements
With 82 per cent of Metrolink riders owning a car but choosing to travel by train, Metrolink directly reduces road congestion in the U.S.
Shift2Rail funds 19 projects under its Call for Proposals 2018
Overall, 185 participants will develop new solutions for railway systems under the 2018 Shift2Rail Call for Proposals, building on the initial Shift2Rail results.
Southeastern Motion heralds UK first in passenger entertainment
The first ever partnership between a UK transport operator and Amazon Prime Video will provide a variety of infotainment for rail passengers.
Stadler secures tailor-made contract in the High Tatras region, Slovakia
Both rail operation and passenger experience, in the smallest high-mountain region in the world, will be improved as a result of this contract.
£300,000 is available for organisations with automated designs for railway
UK organisations can apply for a share of up to £300,000 to develop new ways to plan railway infrastructure and meet passenger demand.
Piraeus Bank is to finance the development of Thriassio Transit Centre
Set to increase freight transport by rail, the centre will promote Greece as a major freight hub in the trans-European transport network.