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NSW Government’s rail funding commitment welcomed by ARA
The ARA have welcomed NSW Government’s $500 million commitment to support the delivery of faster rail from Sydney to the Central Coast.
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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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What can contribute to an enhanced, elevated rail passenger experience?
Monika Singh, Product Manager for Passenger Experience (Engage Portal and OBIS products) at Nomad Digital, shares which key factors can help to develop a positive, elevated passenger experience on-board rail travel.
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Rail industry unite in criticising the removal of the HS2 Golborne Link
The RIA, the Rail Freight Group and the High Speed Rail Group have united in condemning the UK Government’s plans to remove the Golborne Link from HS2.
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HS2 to use AI and LiDAR sensors to develop future stations
HS2 stations will be developed using AI to create a stress-free passenger experience of the future as part of a collaborative project led by OpenSpace Group.
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The variable gauge system for freight trains in Spain
José Conrado Martínez, Deputy Director of Strategic Innovation (CTO) of Adif, explains the difficulties caused by the gauge in Spain, as well as the rest of Europe, and how Adif are contributing to making railroad’s safer with a freight gauge changeover project.
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More eTicket readers installed at Great Northern and Thameslink stations
Additional barcode readers have been installed at ticket gates to help make travel easier and quicker for passengers.
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Central Florida to receive grant for Brightline intercity passenger rail project
The United States Department of Transportation have awarded Central Florida a grant of up to $15,875,000 for the project.
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RIA welcome 90 per cent milestone on passenger numbers
RIA have welcomed the latest rail travel statistics released by the DfT which show passenger numbers approaching their highest levels since March 2020.
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TfW reopen bridge for passenger services after restoration work
Transport for Wales have reopened a bridge in Cardiff following a £4.3 million programme for restoration and repairs.
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TfW trial new onboard digital service for passengers with hearing loss
TfW have trialled a new digital service which provides personalised journey information announcements for passengers with hearing loss.
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How to better prepare the railway sector for CBRNe threats
Grigore Havarneanu, Senior Research Advisor at the International Union of Railways (UIC), looks at the challenges that railways face in dealing with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and explosive (CBRNe) attacks and how the EU-funded PROACTIVE project can help railway staff to better face these threats.
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Celebrating 28 years of Channel Tunnel services with 15 facts
To celebrate the recent 28th anniversary of the Channel Tunnel, Global Railway Review’s Elliot Robinson looks at the tunnel infrastructure in more detail, the inner workings of the services, and highlights 15 of the tunnels’ most interesting facts.
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Siemens Mobility sign contract for 2,000km high-speed rail system in Egypt
Siemens Mobility have signed a contract to provide approximately 2,000 kilometres of modern, safe, and integrated rail system to link 60 cities in Egypt.
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Effects of COVID-19 crisis can still be seen in railway activity in Europe
The latest CER Crisis Impact Tracker has shown that, while rail traffic is growing, both passenger and freight volumes and revenue losses are continuing.