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VIA Rail Canada named most trusted transportation company in Canada
VIA Rail Canada have remained the most trusted transportation company in Canada for the fourth consecutive year, obtaining a better ranking than 2021.
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The Passenger
Every year around the world, billions of people travel by rail. But as passenger numbers continue to grow, and the expectations of passengers continue to be more demanding, the pressure on rail organisations to deliver high-quality passenger journeys increases.
What do passengers want from rail? What are the trends and challenges facing passengers, and how is the industry moving forward to deliver better services?
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Transport for London unveil the Elizabeth line on new London tube map
The Elizabeth line is depicted on the tube map in purple to differentiate it from the London Underground lines.
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FRA publish quarterly report on Amtrak’s passenger rail operations
The FRA have published the report which is the first to use metrics that provide comprehensive data on the passenger rail performance.
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eBook: BIM Enabled Overhead Line Design and Engineering
Rail and transit overhead line electrification design and engineering is often complex – you need an application that makes your life easier.
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Study suggests ways to make train commuting quicker and safer
Research by Aston University has suggested three ways that commuting can be made quicker and safer for passengers.
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HSRG publish new report on how to shift air travellers to rail
HSRG’s report sets out a four-point plan on attracting more passengers to rail from short haul flights in the UK.
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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 will address how train station design is an important element for improving users’ experience.
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Rail passengers increase for Australasian rail services during Q1 2022
The ARA has found that national passenger numbers have increased by 5.66 million during the first quarter of 2022.
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Poll shows 81 per cent of passengers want more rail routes opened to Europe
Polling for HS1 Ltd has found that over 80 per cent of passengers would be more likely to travel to Europe if more routes were available.
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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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New tool launched to help British rail industry measure social value
The Rail Social Value Tool was co-funded by Network Rail and helps to measures the social value of rail investments and infrastructure projects.
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Elizabeth line confirmed to open on 24 May 2022
Transport for London have confirmed the opening date of the Elizabeth line, pending safety approvals, which will transform travel across the capital.
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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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New signalling system commissioned for Great Northern’s route to London
The new signalling system, which replaces outdated components with digital equipment, will offer Great Northern passengers more reliable journeys to the City of London.
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TransPennine Express invest £100k to boost accessibility in the North
Electronic devices that help visually impaired people navigate stations have been installed thanks to a £100k investment by TransPennine Express.