‘Friendly WiFi’ safe certification awarded to Heathrow Express
The certification proves that the Wi-Fi system installed on the Heathrow Express is keeping passengers safe from inappropriate content.
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New trains and extra services promised for Britain in annual rail investment report
A report has revealed that Britain’s rail industry is committed to delivering over 1,000 extra services a week for passengers and the introduction of 1,000 new carriages during 2020.
Zonegreen makes grade for Nexus rail skills centre
Sheffield-based rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, is to supply its flagship technology to Metro operator, Nexus’, £8.4 million training facility being constructed in South Shields, North East England.
Report launched exploring the role UK stations will play in the future
‘Tomorrow’s Living Station’ report considers the future of UK train stations and how they will have to change in order to meet customer desires.
Redevelopment of Birmingham University station brought to life in video
The exterior and interior plans for the new University railway station building have been digitally explored in a new video from Transport for West Midlands.
ScotRail to add cycle carriages to five trains on West Highland Line
Carriages specifically designed for bikes and large sporting equipment to be introduced to Scotland’s scenic rail route.
Network Rail and CPC partner to support growth of innovative technology in rail
Network Rail and Connected Places Catapult will join forces to focus on bringing more innovation into the supply chain and accelerating new technologies to market to improve the rail network.
Network Rail uses AR technology to show passengers replacement footbridge designs
In a first for Network Rail, augmented reality (AR) is being used to help passengers visualise replacement footbridges at stations.
Network Rail’s Infrastructure Projects teams recognised for sustainability achievements
The British Safety Council (BSC) has awarded Network Rail’s Infrastructure Projects (IP) Track team a Globe of Honour for sustainability.
MTR experts share passenger experience knowhow at Metro Melbourne
Metro Trains Melbourne hosted the experts from MTR Elizabeth Line and MTR Nordic Group to share expertise, gain insights and experiences into passenger experience initiatives across their respective countries.
SWR celebrates its smart ticketing facilities for ‘Smart Week’
'Smart Week' sees South Western Railway showcasing its range of smart ticketing options, which are currently being used for 56 per cent of journeys.
Network Rail leaders named in list of influential females in engineering
Bridget Rosewell CBE and Loraine Martins MBE have been internationally recognised in the Financial Times' Top 100 Most Influential Women in Engineering list.
HS2 introduces new pre-qualification system for civils sub-contractors
Jo Fautley of Build UK states the Common Assessment Standard has been developed “by industry, for industry, based on standards that clients, contractors and the supply chain have all agreed on.”
A review urges the North and Midlands to ‘take control’ of HS2 and NPR
A report by the Northern Powerhouse Independent Review into HS2 says it is important for the North and Midlands to take control of their high-speed rail network and that cancelling the project without viable alternatives will not deliver transformational benefits to the UK economy.
Stations Day celebrates the efforts of rail workforce and volunteers
#StationsDay sees the Department for Transport and rail industry celebrating the work of young apprentices, volunteers and staff who keep the railways running.