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High-speed ‘Javelin’ trains to get multi-million pound upgrade
The Southeastern 'Javelin' trains will get a full interior refresh, including new carpets and seats, with proposed new seating layouts to assist people with reduced mobility.
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Alstom to supply 17 additional inter-regional electric trains for Romania
With the delivery of these inter-regional electric trains, Alstom will provide its first passenger railway fleet in Romania – supporting the country’s transition to sustainable modes of mobility.
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Network Rail completes improvements at key Elizabeth line station
Completion of modernisation work at Ilford station means Elizabeth line passengers will benefit from step-free access and improved gatelines.
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Network Rail completes upgrade work to key Elizabeth line station
Romford station has been given an internal upgrade and refurbishment, including an improved entrance hall, ticket office and lift access to Elizabeth line platforms.
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NS showcases its Intercity Next Generation train in Rotterdam
The Intercity Next Generation (ICNG) trains for NS, the Dutch national railway operator, will be able to reach maximum speeds of 200km/h and will be introduced to the network before the end of 2022.
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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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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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Train stations as destinations: The impact of design on users’ experience
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Train stations are no longer just used as the start and end of a rail journey – they are becoming leisure destinations and profitable hubs for businesses. This virtual panel addressed how train station design is an important element for improving users’ experience.
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Placing creativity at the heart of rail interior innovation
Rail interiors are constantly being pushed to keep pace with the evolving needs of the passengers travelling on-board. For Global Railway Review, Aisling Norton, 22000 Intercity Railcar - Interior Refurbishment Project Manager at Iarnród Éireann - Irish Rail, details the key aspects encompassing the operator’s recent fleet refurbishment, and tells…
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Designing train interiors for a post-COVID world
Mark Anderson, Customer and Commercial Director at Go-Ahead Group, explores what the future could hold for interior train design, and calls for a bold, dynamic and fresh approach to win passengers back, post the pandemic.
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Optimising Brightline’s on‑board experience
Tom Rutkowski, VP & Chief Mechanical Officer at Brightline, dives into the development of train interiors today and how train operators are meeting the changing needs of rail travellers, what they want from their on-board experience, and how modern interiors can harness innovation while improving safety measures.
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Atkins completes 1,000 accessibility audits of UK rail stations
As part of a UK government programme to boost inclusivity across the transportation network, Atkins have completed the 1,000th stations accessibility audit.
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Govia Thameslink Railway’s mission to improve rail travel for all
In support of National Careers Week, Sophie Court, Accessibility Improvement Manager at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), explains her role and how she helps play a part in GTR’s mission to improve the level of service for passengers requiring extra assistance when travelling.
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Yorkshire scheme will support older and disabled people travelling by rail
Thanks to Northern’s accessibility fund, the Better Journeys by Rail scheme is aiming to support the rail service access of older and disabled people in the Yorkshire region.
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Stadler wins its largest ever contract for German-Austrian tram-train order
Stadler will deliver up to 504 tram-trains to a German-Austrian project consortium, marking the largest ever contract in the company’s history.