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Penalty fares altered to protect passengers’ genuine mistakes
Individuals who made sincere mistakes in purchasing the incorrect ticket will hopefully not be treated like fare dodgers now with the new guidance policy in place…
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Investment strategy for Scotland’s rail improvements has been published
Transport Scotland has published their strategy detailing the investments in their planned rail improvements which will take place over the next decade…
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Network Rail’s five-year plan illustrates many benefits for the future
A significant investment, more services and fewer delays have been revealed in Network Rail’s five-year plan, improving Britain’s railway and welcoming the digital age…
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Britain’s railway will see 7,000 new carriages by 2021
Figures released by the Rail Delivery Group reveal a boost in the number of new train carriages coming on track by 2021…
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Autumn 2017 Budget: Impact on rail
After the whirlwind has now settled on the UK’s 2017 Autumn Budget announcements, what decisions concern projects within the rail sector?
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Industry first disruption dodging tool launches
Virgin Trains has launched a tool aimed at helping customers avoid rail disruption on their journey and get to their destination.
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Rail passenger satisfaction reaches joint record levels
Train passenger satisfaction rose to joint record levels in the spring this year, according to a recent independent survey.
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RSG and RDG announce partnership to increase effectivity in the industry
The Rail Supply Group (RSG) and the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) announce the formation of a new partnership to better coordinate shared objectives and further strengthen the industry’s voice.
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Lessons of liberalisation: How do Britain’s railways really compare with others in Europe?
Elizabeth de Jong, Director of Policy at the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), shares the realities of the UK’s railway performance – and it’s better than you’d think.
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1.9 percent increase in regulated rail fares across England, Scotland & Wales
16 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Regulated rail fares will increase 1.9 percent across England, Scotland and Wales next year with the figure determined by July's Retail Prices Index (RPI). The rail industry gives its reaction...
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Did you know that the average age of rolling stock in Great Britain is more than 20 years?
Rising passenger numbers, major capital investment projects and technological innovation are among many factors driving rolling stock growth.
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Rail investment vital to meet demand says industry leaders
9 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
With the number of rail journeys in Britain rising to almost 1.7billion last year, industry leaders have highlighted the value of rail investment in order to meet demand.
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Rail industry leaders set out plans for nationwide smart ticketing
2 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Rail Delivery Group has announced plans to develop new-style barcoded smart ticketing or ‘m-Tickets’ for rail travel across Britain which can be sent directly to passenger smartphones.
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2016 rail fares to rise by an average 1.1 percent
4 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
2016 rail fares will rise by an average 1.1 percent from January next year, the smallest annual increase for six years.
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Rail passengers to benefit from train punctuality app
22 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
UK rail industry leaders have unveiled a train punctuality app designed to allow passengers to track train promptness and reliability.