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Thales to deliver AFC gates to Singapore’s MRT lines
Thales has been selected by the Land Transport Authority of Singapore, to provide state-of-the-art Automatic Fare Collection gates on Mass Rapid Transit lines throughout the country.
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Heathrow Express launches new partnership with Google Maps
Heathrow Express has partnered with Google Maps, offering passengers fast access to tickets and information on travel times between central London and Heathrow Airport, using the Google Maps journey planner.
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New high performing rail timetable announced for Manchester rail network
For rail services in and around Manchester, a new timetable has been approved to start in December 2022, mainly focusing on improving rail service performance to provide a reliable passenger journey.
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Northern set to launch ‘Street View 3D maps’ for customers
New interactive maps will be added to Northern’s website, offering passengers an opportunity to virtually navigate through the rail operator's stations in 3D.
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DB premieres first digitally-controlled automatic train in Hamburg
A fully automated train, controlled by digital technology, has made its premiere run on the S-Bahn Hamburg network in Germany.
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Empowering the passenger: “Forewarned is forearmed”
Here, Patrick McDougall, CEO of Nexus Alpha, provides thoughts on a number of topics, from how to improve customer information, how the industry reacted to COVID-19, through to sustainability and how solar powered passenger information signs can help train operators move towards net zero.
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Hungary’s East-West Gate Intermodal Terminal begins 5G railway project
Europe’s first unique 5G railway technology project begins development at the East-West Gate Intermodal Terminal in Hungary, with aims to be completed by the first quarter of 2022.
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Virtual reality simulation to contribute to more accessible rail travel
Rail operator Northern are to launch state-of-the-art virtual reality simulation, developed to support and improve passengers with reduced mobility travel access and experiences.
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Siemens Mobility finalises acquisition with top rail software provider
Siemens Mobility has finalised an acquisition for Sqills, a leading rail software provider, with aims to manage the provider as a subsidiary and to strengthen its position in mobility solutions.
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SJ AB equips staff with body-worn cameras from Motorola Solutions
SJ AB has provided rail employees with VB400 body-worn cameras from Motorola Solutions, to deliver the highest level of safety and transparency for passengers and staff.
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New Mireo trainsets on order for Regensburg/Danube Valley network
The Regensburg/Danube Valley rail network has ordered 23 four-car Mireo trainsets from Siemens Mobility, to be delivered in 2024, for rail operator agilis, a subsidiary of BeNEX GmbH.
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Viper Innovations: Achieving safe and efficient signalling power supplies
Viper Innovations uses a Total Asset Management signalling system to maximise the value, safety, and efficiency an asset works within its day-to-day environment and operational performance.
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SWR’s upgraded Island Line is set to relaunch on 1 November 2021
South Western Railway has announced the reopening of the transformed Island Line, which aims to launch on 1 November 2021, subject to train safety tests to be successfully completed.
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Greater Manchester’s Hyde Central station installs new passenger information screens
Hyde Central station in Greater Manchester has installed new customer information and departure screens to deliver an easier and smoother experience for Northern passengers.
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GTR launches new recycling initiative at Brighton train station
During National Recycling Week, Govia Thameslink Railway has unveiled a new recycling scheme at Brighton train station, which aims to bolster the rail industry’s commitment to a UK green recovery.