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Rail passengers to benefit from improved rights on delay compensation

1 October 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

From 01 October, rail passengers in the UK will benefit from improved rights on delay compensation following the introduction of the new National Rail Conditions of Travel which is in line with the Consumer Rights Act.

Train crashes into Hoboken station New Jersey

29 September 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

A train has reportedly ploughed into Hoboken station in the U.S. during morning rush hour on 29 September 2016.

Arriva to continue CrossCountry rail franchise

29 September 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Arriva will continue the CrossCountry rail franchise following a Direct Award by the Department for Transport (DfT).

Bombardier and CRRC sign strategic agreement to deepen cooperation

26 September 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Bombardier Transportation and China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to strengthen its partnership on projects in the Chinese and international rail markets.

Swift smartcard launches on West Midlands rail network

23 September 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, European Railway

Transport Minister Andrew Jones MP has welcomed acceptance of the Swift card multimodal smart ticketing solution on the West Midlands rail network.

Testing of ScotRail’s new Class 385 underway

23 September 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, European Railway

The introduction of faster and longer trains in Scotland has moved a step closer as testing begins on ScotRail’s Class 385 electric trains.