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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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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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Connectivity and modal shift for stations in the West Midlands
Liam Brooker, Programme Sponsor for the West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) speaks to Global Railway Review about the West Midlands Rail Programme and the impact it is having for the West Midlands region, as well as the need for modal shift to rail and how this can help communities.
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First request-stop kiosk on the Far North Line to go on trial
The request-stop kiosk on the Far North Line will be the first of eight to be rolled out across the Highland route and will allow passengers to access the next planned service electronically.
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PLK plan for better journeys by rail on Szczecin to German border
PLK are planning work on the railway lines between Szczecin Główny and the Polish-German border to shorten travel times and offer better access to trains.
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South Western Railway outlines its plans to improve passenger experience
In its business plan for 2022/2023, South Western Railway (SWR) have set out how it will aim to meet post-pandemic demands while still delivering improvements for passengers.
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Major £30 million investment coming to London Victoria station
Network Rail have started a £30 million investment to reduce congestion on platforms and at ticket gates at London Victoria station.
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ORR’s annual health and safety report highlights improvement in track worker safety
ORR have released their annual health and safety report which covers the period between 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2022.
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Addressing the twofold objectives for small train stations
Clément Gautier, Project Manager at the UIC, explains what challenges infrastructure managers face in operating small stations and explores the opportunities available to ensure they are utilised efficiently.
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Network Rail installs more EV charging points at train stations
Network Rail has installed 450 new electric vehicle (EV) charging points at several railway station car parks to encourage more EVs onto the road and "help promote healthier air in and around our stations".
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Changing the way we look at street homelessness in railway stations
Lucie Anderton, Head of the Sustainability Unit at the UIC, explains the evolving role that train stations play as public spaces, and how these changes can benefit the growing street homelessness issue.
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The masterplan for transforming Stockholm Central Station
Angus Campbell, Senior Partner at Foster + Partners, explains how the new masterplan for the Stockholm Central Station will create a new central hub for sustainable travel in Sweden and the advantages that this will bring.
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VRE to contribute millions to advancing Transforming Rail in Virginia
The Virginia Railway Express will make a significant financial contribution of nearly $195 million to the Transforming Rail in Virginia programme.
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Amtrak awards contract for preliminary design of railroad infrastructure
Amtrak have awarded a contract for preliminary designs that will support the first New York Penn Station expansion in more than a century.
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HS2 to deliver seamless mobile coverage
HS2’s infrastructure has been designed to include technology which will offer passengers seamless mobile connectivity.