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Amtrak restores 12 long-distance routes to daily service
As part of its COVID-19 recovery efforts, Amtrak is to restore daily service for 12 long-distance routes from May 2021, following pandemic-related schedule reductions in 2020.
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New ETCS-compliant high-fidelity cab mock-up unveiled by Thales
Thales’ newly developed system removes the reliance on the train driver to watch track-side signals by providing the end user with continuous speed supervision and real-time information about the state of the railway ahead.
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Developing, improving and building on Avanti West Coast’s on-board connectivity services
Bob Powell, Customer Proposition Director at Avanti West Coast, works closely with the Digital Technology Team on improving connectivity and Wi-Fi on-board trains which serve the West Coast Main Line. For Global Railway Review, he details the strategies for providing a seamless connection and reliable internet service that is so…
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Tailoring Wi-Fi connectivity to improve the passenger experience
Laurent Bellan, Chief Information Officer at Eurostar, details the work being done to improve Wi-Fi connectivity for on-board passengers across its fleet, and the challenge of ensuring a stable and consistent connection for the entire journey for all Eurostar travellers, irrespective of their differing internet needs.
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Industry leaders agree on final preferred route for UK’s Northern Powerhouse Rail
Though a final preferred route for Northern Powerhouse Rail has been agreed upon, Transport for the North has agreed to delay submitting the business case until the UK government’s Integrated Rail Plan has been published.
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NRC’s Australian subsidiary extends its System Integrator contract with TfNSW
Network Rail Consulting's Australian subsidiary has successfully extended its Transport for New South Wales System Integrator contract to 2024.
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Alpha Trains to deliver final train to CAPTRAIN France by end of March 2021
A total of nine EURO4001 diesel-electric locomotives were ordered by CAPTRAIN France from Alpha Trains, with the last train set to be delivered by the end of March 2021.
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Enhancing connectivity on the East Coast with LNER
Danny Gonzalez, Chief Digital and Innovation Officer at British train operating company, London North Eastern Railway (LNER), explains how they are leading the way to bring digital innovation and connectivity to UK rail.
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Five key ‘asks’ proposed to UK government to ensure success of Rail Project SPEED
The Railway Industry Association, Rail Alliance and Rail Forum Midlands have set out five key 'asks' to the UK government to ensure that the rail supply chain can support the industry and ensure that Rail Project SPEED is a success.
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UK government launches next stage of Rail Project SPEED
The next stage of Project SPEED will see the industry pioneer new ways of working to halve the time and reduce the cost of delivering critical infrastructure projects.
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European Commission proposes new partnership to improve rail’s competitiveness
In order to support Europe's technological leadership in rail, the new partnership will work to improve the competitiveness of the industry.
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DB Cargo UK successfully trials use of sustainable HVO train fuel
Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil (HVO) was successfully used to fuel one of DB Cargo UK's Class 60 locomotives on a journey from Wales to the West Midlands.
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ORR publishes 2020-2021 Q3 statistics for UK passenger rail performance
ORR's statistics show that the punctuality of all 23 UK operators improved in Q3 of 2020-2021 when compared to 2019-2020, but a total of 11 per cent fewer trains were scheduled.
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Using electrification and technology to support rail decarbonisation
How can rail innovators contribute to carbon reduction? The industry response to this has been to set up the cross-industry rail decarbonisation taskforce, but what can innovators like Viper Innovations do to pitch-in?
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GTR introduces Live Map function to improve journey planning
Exclusive to GTR, the Live Map feature highlights any disruption across the network and can suggest alternate routes for passengers.