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The 2025 RIA Innovation Conference will return to ICC Wales on 25-26 March, bringing together rail industry leaders, innovators and stakeholders to showcase advancements and foster collaboration.
Passengers traveling between Cardiff, Manchester and Holyhead can now benefit from faster journeys thanks to Network Rail and Transport for Wales removing 38 historic speed restrictions on the route.
In May's episode of "The Right Track", Global Railway Review chats to Milda Manomaityte, Innovation Director at Railway Industry Association (RIA) following her presentation at the RIA Innovation Summit 2024 and the publication of the "Destination: Revenue Growth" ticketing blueprint.
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The Unicard Ticketing Hub platform has enabled TfW to become the first UK train operator outside of London to deploy contactless EMV services. The contactless EMV rollout will begin with a pilot scheme running between Newport, Cardiff and Pontyclun. There are plans for a phased expansion of the service to…
Transport for Wales (TfW), the not-for-profit organisation established by the Welsh government, has signed a deal with Colas Rail UK to buy Pullman Rail Limited.
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence will be built in Onllwyn, Wales, and will act as a driver for accelerated innovation in the rail industry.
TfW's new Biodiversity Action Plan features five principles that will see the organisation work to ensure that it protects, enhances and champions wildlife, biodiversity and the country's ecosystems.
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales will act as a driver for accelerated rail industry innovation, investment and growth in the UK and internationally.
In order to continue delivering its transformation plan, as well as protect jobs and services, the Wales and Borders franchise, as of 7 February 2021, is now operating under public ownership.
The Welsh Minister for Transport has called on the UK government to “put right” its neglect and underinvestment in Welsh railways.
The winner will be awarded £25,000 to develop their product further, having received dedicated mentoring from business experts over the 12 week course.
The Transport Strategy will work to deliver carbon reductions through a set of five year priorities, with nine ‘mini-plans’ for modes and sectors.
The capacity checker will allow customers to see which trains may have the most space available, subsequently supporting social distancing requirements by encouraging people to avoid busier trains.
The 11 start-ups - some of the brightest tech talent from across Wales and the UK - have received dedicated mentoring from business experts to develop their products, ideas and innovations.
Transport for Wales, Keolis and Amey have reached an agreement which outlines a sustainable way forward for delivering their ambitious objectives for rail despite the effects of COVID-19.
