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Rail industry highlights environmental impact of switching from cars to trains
A new campaign shows how replacing just one car journey with a train trip can significantly reduce carbon emissions and help tackle climate change.
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QTS tackles mental health challenges in the rail industry
QTS is leading efforts in the rail industry to prioritise mental health by providing training, peer support and accessible resources to foster a more open and supportive work environment.
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Network Rail and DfT unveil five-point plan to enhance Euston station
Network Rail and DfT's five-point plan will enhance Euston station, focusing on immediate improvements to passenger experience while preparing for long-term redesign efforts.
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Editor’s Review: InnoTrans 2024
This year saw the fourteenth return of one of the biggest rail exhibitions and conferences in the world, and the Global Railway Review team were there to make the most of it. Below we summarise our key takeaways, highlighting insightful discussions, innovative technologies and invaluable networking opportunities from the event.
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Heathrow Express appoints Aoife Considine as new Business Lead
Heathrow Express has appointed Aoife Considine as its new Business Lead, succeeding Daniel Edwards, following her previous roles at the company and her recent work in enhancing its commercial and digital strategies.
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Good News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday,’ we cover Arriva Rail London's partnership with City Harvest to provide 50,000 meals, Railway Mission's celebration of 200 years of the rail industry and TfL’s “In Bloom” gardening competition.
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Network Rail signs MoU with Korean Rail Research Institute to enhance rail resilience
Network Rail has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Korean Rail Research Institute to collaborate on developing technology that enhances rail network resilience to extreme weather.
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Thameslink launches audio guide for blind and partially sighted passengers
Thameslink has launched an audio guide, developed with input from a blind passenger, to help visually impaired travellers navigate its trains with greater confidence and ease.
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TfL awards new contract to KeolisAmey for DLR operations
TfL has awarded KeolisAmey an eight-year contract to operate the Docklands Light Railway, starting 1 April 2025, with a focus on improving customer experience and service sustainability.
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Network Rail and Severn Valley Railway celebrate successful year-long partnership
Network Rail and Severn Valley Railway mark the first year of their partnership, achieving cost savings, improved safety training and shared technological benefits.
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Greater Manchester approves major transport infrastructure investment
Greater Manchester has approved £1.31 million in funding to advance its high-speed rail and Northern Powerhouse Rail proposals, focusing on improving connectivity at key stations.
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InnoTrans 2024 hosts first international Railway Influencer Festival
The mobility industry celebrated a milestone at InnoTrans with its first-ever Railway Influencer Festival, bringing together global social media stars and industry leaders to network and recognise outstanding content.
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RSSB calls on rail freight sector to co-fund research for 75% growth by 2050
The Chief Executive of the Rail Safety and Standards Board has called on the rail freight sector to co-fund research efforts to achieve a 75% increase in rail freight by 2050.
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Northern enhances website accessibility with new features
Northern has upgraded its website with new accessibility features, including customisable text options and multi-language support, to better serve a diverse range of customers.
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Good News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover the impactful community efforts of Southern and GTR staff in Brighton participating in beach clean-ups, LNER’s innovative ‘Our Planet’ train promoting sustainable travel and Brightline’s themed rides for concertgoers heading to The Big Concert.