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Research finds better connected public transport can cut car usage
Newly released research investigating attitudes toward public transport has found that three in four people prefer better-connected public transport over driving.
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Elron orders 10 additional trains from Škoda Group
Elron have exercised the option for 10 additional electric multiple-units from Škoda Group, bringing the total number of units in the order to 16.
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Eurostar Group reveals new brand to reaffirm ambition to double passengers by 2030
Eurostar Group has unveiled new branding which will support them in their ambition to carry 30 million passengers by 2030.
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North Carolina’s passenger rail service breaks annual record for ridership in 2022
North Carolina’s intercity passenger rail service between Raleigh, Charlotte, and the Northeast experienced its highest total ridership in 2022.
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New high-tech trains for Liverpool almost ready for service
It has been announced that the Liverpool City Region’s new fleet of state-of-the-art trains could be in service as soon as Monday 23 January 2023.
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New rolling stock ordered to boost night train travel in Finland
The new rolling stock ordered by VR Group will meet the growing demand for night train travel in Finland as well as passenger expectations.
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Indian Railways places $3 billion contract for new electric locomotives
Indian Railways has ordered 1,200 new electric locomotives, making it Siemens Mobility's single largest locomotive order in history.
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Video: Brightline reveals first look at Orlando Station
Brightline has released image renderings and a video of its new Orlando Station, which is scheduled to open later in 2023.
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Metra begin rollout of train-tracking site
Metra have begun rolling out a website which allows passengers to precisely see where their trains are and when they will reach their stations.
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Alstom awarded £12 million overhaul contract for ScotRail trains
Alstom has been awarded a £12 million contract to work on the modernisation of ScotRail’s Class 334 fleet which serves the Edinburgh to Glasgow line.
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GTR research finds travelling into the office regularly could boost wellbeing
Research conducted by Govia Thameslink Railway has revealed that commuting to work on the train could benefit employee wellbeing.
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LTG Link sign passenger transport agreement with the Ministry of Transport and Communications
LTG Link and the Ministry of Transport and Communications have signed a passenger transport agreement for 2023-2032 to create even more convenient conditions for rail travel.
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Plans for 5G rollout along London to Brighton line revealed
Plans for a 5G rollout which will significantly enhance connectivity on the London to Brighton railway route have been revealed.
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Network Rail invest in platform extensions for longer trains on Manchester Airport line
Platforms at three stations between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport are being extended for passengers as part of an £8.5m Network Rail investment.
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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…