First ever impartial and independent Rail Ombudsman has been launched
"This independent ombudsman will make sure passengers are heard and that they get a fair deal when train companies fall short.”
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"This independent ombudsman will make sure passengers are heard and that they get a fair deal when train companies fall short.”
Working in partnership with Northern and TransPennine Express, the Smart on Rail project is a crucial first step in the delivery of an integrated smart travel system for the whole of the North of England.
Following an initial order of 40 ZEFIRO Express trains in April 2018, Västtrafik have now triggered an option to purchase an additional five trains to operate in Sweden’s Västra Götaland region.
A partnership will deliver the world’s first fully rail compliant inductive phone wireless charging system and will debut on refurbished rolling stock.
The BART app will combine comprehensive information and navigation into one unified platform with personalised preferences.
The locomotive kits will be produced in the U.S. in 2019 and then shipped for regional manufacturing, with anticipated final delivery in 2020.
A direct link will soon connect Paris Gare de l’Est and Paris-Charles de Gaulle, with trains specifically designed to supply comfort for airport clientele.
The Railway Systems Integration Partner (RSIP) will be appointed via a framework contract worth up to £45 million over eight years.
The number of rail accidents, the severity of collisions, and fatalities and injuries within Europe are recorded and analysed in the UIC’s safety report.
The OMNEO Premium will provide approximately 25 per cent more seating capacity to intercity travellers between Paris and the Hauts-de-France region.
The funding is expected to assist U.S. projects in repairing, replacing or rehabilitating publicly-owned railroad assets.
Major investment in Leeds is set to continue after schemes to improve both train journeys and the look and feel of the station were announced.
This project will take a case-study based approach to show how devolved authorities have made improvements to rail stations.
Bidders are expected to be shortlisted in the spring, with contracts awarded in 2020 and separate contracts for Birmingham Interchange following in 2019.
A strategic partnership sees Brightline, the express intercity passenger rail system, collaborate with Virgin to establish a new rail brand.