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Arriva Rail London to trial innovative British Sign Language solution
Arriva Rail London will trial Luna, a solution by GoMedia, to help British Sign Language users access essential travel information on the London Overground network.
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Training is a serious game
For Global Railway Review's latest Track Insight: Talent, Mark Robinson, Director at Chrome Angel Solutions, discusses how VR simulations are revolutionising accessibility and confidence in rail travel for individuals with disabilities, while also training the workforce to better understand and support diverse passenger needs.
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Northern introduces affordable fares on Northumberland line ahead of re-opening
Northern will offer affordable fares on the newly re-opened Northumberland Line, ensuring passengers pay no more than £3 for a single journey along the entire route, enhancing connectivity across Southeast Northumberland.
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Mott MacDonald re-appoints Professor Glenn Lyons as Chair of Future Mobility
Mott MacDonald has reappointed Professor Glenn Lyons as Chair of Future Mobility, extending his tenure through 2027 and supporting his presidency of the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation for 2024/25.
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Railway Industry Association hails strong progress on increased passenger levels
The UK Railway Industry Association (RIA) has responded to the progress on increased passenger levels, detailed by the ORR.
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OFF THE RAILS: GBRTT’s Emily Lightowler
In this week's 'Off the Rails', I spoke to GBRTT's Programme Director in Business Planning and Financial Planning, Emily Lightowler.
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Work to deliver Midlands Rail Hub set to begin with £123 million
The UK Government have announced their new plans for funding, which will be redirected from HS2 to other Midlands rail projects.
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Ministers set out blueprint through Draft Rail Reform Bill
Ministers in the UK have set out a blueprint for the future of British rail, through the introduction of the Draft Rail Reform Bill.
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New railway station backed for the Vale of Glamorgan
The Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, has promised to improve passenger rail services for the constituency Vale of Glamorgan.
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£24 million boost to deliver improved rail journeys in Bradford
Bradford are set to receive a £24 million boost to deliver improved rail journeys from the UK Government, as part of Network North.
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SRSA complete Cambridge South 2023 Christmas programme
The South Rail Systems Alliance (SRSA) have completed their 2023 Christmas programme of works, on the Cambridge South station.
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Department for Transport intervenes to cap rail fares
The Department for Transport have intervened to cap rail fares this year, delaying a review of rail fares until March 2024.
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Government sets ambitious target to grow rail freight
The UK Government have set an ambitious target to grow rail freight by 75% by 2050, in order to improve the environment.
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DfT issues an update on rail reform
The Department for Transport (DfT) have issued an update to their rail policy, as outlined previously by the Williams-Shapps whitepaper.
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DfT £3.9 billion boost for more reliable train journeys in the North
The UK Government's Department for Transport have announced a £3.9 billion boost for their new Network North plan.