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Study highlights expansion prospects for Oxfordshire rail network
The Oxfordshire Rail Corridor Study has outlined a number of future improvements to increase interconnectivity across Oxfordshire.
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India’s first semi-high-speed RRTS corridor project seeks O&M partner
India's National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is in the process of engaging a private partner for the Operations & Management of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut semi-high-speed rail corridor.
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HS2 begins permanent works on Old Oak Common station
At the peak of construction, permanent works on HS2's Old Oak Common station will support over 2,300 jobs and 250 apprenticeships.
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Episode 5: train station developments
Steve White, Chief Operating Officer at Govia Thameslink Railway, speaks to Global Railway Review’s Junior Editor, Leah Hockley, about the UK's train stations and how they are developing to become safer, more sustainable and more inviting for passengers.
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HS2 to use virtual reality to bring future Old Oak Common station to life
HS2 will use the digital virtual reality to assess and, if necessary, refine its designs in order to help passengers to move smoothly and efficiently around Old Oak Common station.
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New Biodiversity Action Plan launched by Transport for Wales
TfW's new Biodiversity Action Plan features five principles that will see the organisation work to ensure that it protects, enhances and champions wildlife, biodiversity and the country's ecosystems.
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Russian Railways: Keeping our passengers and staff safe during a pandemic
Dmitry Pegov, Deputy Managing Director of Passenger Services at Russian Railways (RZD), details the thorough measures that were and continue to be taken to ensure the health and safety of passengers and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Network Rail completes London King’s Cross improvement scheme
The project to replace the over 40-year-old tracks and track layout on the 1.5 mile approach into London King's Cross station has been completed.
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Search for HS2 Interchange Station construction partner begins
One thousand jobs will be supported by the contract to construct HS2's Interchange Station, while regeneration around the station will support 30,000 jobs and up to 3,000 new homes.
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London Euston becomes first UK train station to launch British Sign Language announcements
In total, 10 touchscreens have been installed at London Euston station that offer the latest passenger information using British Sign Language.
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Deutsche Bahn to introduce new waste reduction measures
From June 2021, Deutsche Bahn will implement two new measures to improve its system of waste separation and treatment and to ensure resource protection.
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Major investment announced for Britain’s rail in the North and Midlands
The UK government has announced a £401 million investment to give passengers and freight operators across the North and Midlands faster, greener and more reliable rail services.
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Over 1,000 new jobs to be created in building HS2’s landmark Birmingham station
A deal with Birmingham Curzon Street station construction contractor, Mace Dragados, will create over 1,000 new jobs including new entrant roles and 100 new apprenticeship positions.
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HS2 Ltd awards construction contract for Birmingham Curzon Street station
Following a deal worth up to £570 million, Mace Dragados will work with HS2 Ltd in two stages to build the new Birmingham Curzon Street station.
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Fire safety and emergency management on the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link
Chelina Bodhie, Senior Manager for Safety, Health, Environment and Quality at the Gautrain Management Agency, speaks to Global Railway Review about the safety protocols that make the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link the safest transport mode in Gauteng.