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DB introducing new display system to make travel more convenient for passengers
Deutsche Bahn are introducing real-time occupancy displays that will make travel more convenient and rail operations more efficient.
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Shift2Rail IP4: Removing the complexities of integrated, multimodal travel
As the digital revolution continues to modernise the transport sector, the need to utilise technology to support people’s mobility needs is greater than ever. In this article, Network Rail's Joseph Cairns and Oliver Clamp, explain how the Innovation Programme 4 (IP4) has taken a whole system approach to develop an ecosystem…
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LNER trailing new digital display to make travel easier
London North Eastern Railway is trailing an innovative technology at Doncaster railway station which aims to make it simpler for customers to board trains.
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Northern win national customer award for approach to accessible rail travel
Northern has won a national customer experience award for its unique approach to improving accessibility on trains and at stations.
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Bristol Temple Meads to host first UK trials for innovative passenger tech
A multi-million-pound programme will turn Bristol Temple Meads into the UK’s first ‘Station Innovation Zone’, trialling new technologies designed to upgrade passengers’ experience.
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SFOORTI: an analytical tool to improve rail freight operations in India
Raman Arora, Principal Project Engineer in the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) – the IT arm of India’s Ministry of Railways, explains how the Smart Freight Operations Optimisation and Real-Time Information (SFOORTI) solution is a useful digital platform for the planning, allocation, coordination, monitoring and analysis of Indian Railways’…
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eBook: Digital developments in rail
As the digital transformation of the rail industry continues, Global Railway Review has produced this eBook to showcase a variety of innovative projects and developments that are embracing digital solutions.
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SWR embark on industry-first sight loss assistance trial
SWR is the first Train Operating Company to use a new form of cutting-edge technology to improve station accessibility for visually impaired passengers.
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How can we attract passengers back to the railway and optimise their experience?
In this interview for Global Railway Review, Alex Froom, CEO of Zipabout, talks about the challenges faced by the rail industry, how we can drive train usage back up and what we can do to contribute to a sustainable railway.
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Passenger assistance buggies replaced at London Euston
After 18 years of service, passenger assistance buggies at London Euston station have been replaced by 12 new electric machines.
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Northern introduce ticket machine app to defend against fare evaders
Northern have introduced a new app that will help staff to check the status of self-service ticket machines on the network.
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UK Government makes £7.6m available for rail innovation
In First of a Kind’s sixth year, the UK Government is making £7.6 million available to support cutting-edge ideas for rail innovation.
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LTG Link launch new ticketing system
LTG Link have launched a new ticketing system on their new website, www.LTGLink.It, that makes it easier for customers to purchase tickets online.
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Avanti West Coast introduces ‘Seat Picker’ function on app
The ‘Seat Picker’ feature gives Avanti West Coast app users the ability to select their ideal seat for their journey and view how busy trains are when booking journeys.
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Survey shows that smart tickets are enticing Gen Z back to the railway
GTR survey shows that 84 per cent of young people say they would be more likely to travel by train thanks to smart ticket tech.