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SWR and University of Portsmouth develop algorithm to reduce rail delays
In news that will bring good news to many commuters, the first algorithm to detect delays automatically on the tracks has been developed.
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UK government establishes new public body to end fragmentation of UK railways
The UK government has announced the formation of a new public body, Great British Railways, which will bring the UK's railways under single, accountable national leadership.
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European Commission announces ‘Connecting Europe Express’ timetable
As part of the European Year of Rail, the special 'Connecting Europe Express' train will cross the continent and demonstrate in real time the power of rail to connect people and businesses.
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UK government calls for action plan following Class 800 train cracking and subsequent disruption
The UK Rail Minister has requested a comprehensive plan from Hitachi to identify the extent of cracking found on some Class 800 Series trains, and has asked the rail industry to urgently set out a strategy to resolve prolonged passenger and network disruption.
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Rail’s COVID-19 Heroes – South Western Railway
In the next instalment of Global Railway Review’s exclusive series, South Western Railway (SWR) introduces some of its team who are working beyond the job description during the pandemic, to the benefit of both SWR passengers and staff.
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Greater Anglia’s MD reflects on a year of operation amidst COVID-19
Jamie Burles looks back on how Greater Anglia ensured safe and reliable journeys for its passengers during 2020, which has continued into 2021, whilst simultaneously continuing its development and sustainability efforts.
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SBB reflects on the impact of the pandemic on its business during 2020
Over the course of 2020, SBB experienced losses of 1.32 million passengers per day and a decrease of 28.9 per cent in passenger revenues.
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FRA publishes final rule to measure performance of Amtrak passenger services
The final rule includes metrics relating to Amtrak's on-time performance and train delays, customer service and station performance.
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Are timetables the key to unlocking rail’s potential?
Chris Nuttall, Managing Consultant at Atkins, explores how rail travel in Britain can be transformed by reducing journey times, significantly improving frequencies and relieving overcrowding.
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Building passenger confidence: The Southeastern SeatFinder capacity tool
John Till, Head of Information Delivery at Southeastern, tells Global Railway Review more about how their new ‘SeatFinder’ capacity tool, which allows the operator to change the way they analyse and use train load data so that they can continue to make improvements that provide confidence and reassurance to passengers.
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Global Railway Review Issue 5 2020
In this issue, we feature articles from industry experts on a vast range of topics including: What HS2 will mean for rail freight capacity in Britain; the latest developments on the Ceneri Base Tunnel project; and how GTR’s workforce is its greatest asset, plus our 'Smart Track Maintenance' and 'Cyber-Security'…
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Strengthening Germany’s railway and setting objectives for the future
Andreas Scheuer, Germany’s Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, writes about the objectives for the country’s railway network, which includes strengthening its innovative capacity, attractiveness and competitiveness, and setting an example for stronger European connectivity.
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Hungarian Railways orders additional hybrid tram-trains from Stadler
MÁV-START Zrt. - the Hungarian passenger service operator - has exercised its contract right and ordered four additional bi-mode CITYLINK tram-trains from Stadler.
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TOCs Management Series: Q&A with Mark Hopwood, Interim Managing Director, South Western Railway
In the next instalment of our TOCs Management Series, Mark Hopwood, Interim Managing Director of South Western Railway (SWR), explains how the operator is on a journey of evolution that includes addressing train performance, focusing on sustainability strategies, deploying cutting-edge technology and adopting an open and honest approach with both…
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Trenitalia’s summer timetable relaunched to meet new demands for mobility
Providing a north to south network is the focus of Trenitalia’s 2020 summer timetable, with new connections to encourage more and more people to leave their cars at home.