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£9.5m platform extensions for passengers in Cumbria
The £9.5 million investment to extend platforms in Cumbria, alongside Northern’s planned roll out of longer trains, will increase capacity for passengers.
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Australasian rail patronage rises in the second quarter of 2022
Australasian rail passenger numbers have risen in the second quarter of 2022, despite remaining 38.1 per cent below pre-pandemic levels.
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RIA welcome August post-pandemic passenger number milestone
RIA have responded to newly published national rail passengers’ figures which show 95 per cent of pre-Covid levels are being hit in August.
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Elizabeth line set to begin new services on 6 November
The Elizabeth line is set to begin running new services on 6 November 2022 directly from Reading and Heathrow to Abbey Wood and from Shenfield to Paddington.
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MRCE order 14 Vectron locomotives from Siemens Mobility
MRCE now have 147 Vectron locomotives in their fleet due to an additional order of 14 Vectron MS multisystem locomotives from Siemens Mobility.
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Amtrak release FY21 sustainability report
Amtrak have released its FY21 Sustainability report to detail their progress against annual and long-term sustainability goals.
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USDOT award over $233m to upgrade intercity passenger rail
USDOT have awarded over $233 million to 11 projects in eight states to improve and modernise intercity passenger rail service.
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ORR to monitor safety and passenger info throughout strikes
ORR have announced that they will monitor the safety of Britain’s railways and the ways that passengers are kept informed during the forthcoming strikes.
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ARA welcomes METRONET Forrestfield-Airport Link opening date
The ARA have welcomed announcement of the 9 October 2022 opening date of the METRONET Forrestfield-Airport Link.
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Track upgrade announced for the Heart of Wessex Line between Yeovil Pen Mill and Weymouth
Network Rail have announced that the track between Maiden Newton and Chetnole will be replaced in order to provide passengers with smoother journeys.
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TfW begin work on new Butetown railway station
TfW have begun preparation work ahead of the construction of a new Butetown railway station and the redevelopment of Cardiff Bay station.
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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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A message from our Editor: Join us live and in-person at Digital Rail 2022 – Part 2
Find out why our Editor, Craig Waters, thinks that you should join us for Global Railway Review’s two-day flagship event, Digital Rail, taking place on 7 and 8 November at Twickenham Stadium in London, UK – marking our return to in-person events for the first time since 2019!
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South Western Railway upgrades wayfinding signage at three flagship stations
SWR have completed a signage upgrade at three Wimbledon, Richmond, and Woking stations, enabling customers to navigate their way more easily.
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Network Rail complete £1.8m programme to improve Mallaig Line
After starting work in February 2022, Network Rail have now completed a £1.8 million improvement programme on the Mallaig Line.