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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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.
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.
Passenger flow, experience and sense of safety will all be improved with a more reliable fleet of Metro trains, thanks to extra funding.
The interactive humanoid robot offers customers a fun new way to find out about their journey before departure, and entertains younger travellers.
‘UK Rail, World Class’ encapsulates just a snapshot of the innovative work done by the often unseen rail supply industry.
Nearly all respondents (96 per cent) said the government must do more to smooth out peaks and troughs in rail spending in future.
The first ever partnership between a UK transport operator and Amazon Prime Video will provide a variety of infotainment for rail passengers.
UK organisations can apply for a share of up to £300,000 to develop new ways to plan railway infrastructure and meet passenger demand.
Virgin Trains and British Transport Police are increasing employee safety by deploying 275 body cameras on frontline staff.
New platforms have been constructed, existing platforms extended and signalling systems upgraded; transforming Liverpool’s rail station.
Residents and businesses across the Phase 2b route are invited to view the latest designs and respond to the public consultations.
A project is underway to upgrade the rail route between Doncaster and Immingham which looks to keep traffic off the roads.
“The lesson I have drawn from my time as Secretary of State is this is an industry that’s got to be much smarter at communicating with passengers,” says Chris to Global Railway Review.
These stations will be catalysts for regeneration, creating jobs and opportunities for local people and economic benefits for Birmingham and the Midlands.
Northern rail passengers to benefit from state-of-the-art trains with new on-board features, more seats and quicker travel times.