New partnership aims to enhance real-time passenger information
11 December 2018 | By Global Railway Review
This new agreement confirms a collaboration for industry-leading, developed and real-time passenger information systems.
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Busiest station in Britain retains its title for 15th year in a row
11 December 2018 | By Global Railway Review
Waterloo is the busiest station in Britain for the 15th consecutive year, despite the total number of passenger entries and exits falling by five million to 94.4 million.
Arriva begins new rail contract in southern Sweden
10 December 2018 | By Global Railway Review
“Through the new contract, passengers will benefit from new trains, better connections and improved service information.”
Mind the gap project aims to improve passenger access and safety
4 December 2018 | By Global Railway Review
A new project is focused on passenger accessibility and safety, with the end goal of ensuring the railway is easily usable for all.
Issue 6 2018 – Digital version
4 December 2018 | By Global Railway Review
In this issue: Australia’s long-term strategy to utilise technology to drive rail industry growth, a partnership approach to deliver digital signalling on the UK’s ECML, and a four-pillar concept to optimise service life, efficiency and reliability of tracks.
Twenty-two Southeastern stations nominated for step-free access funding
29 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review
Following a survey which attracted over 8,000 responses for 107 stations, Southeastern and Network Rail selected stations they feel have the strongest case for funding.
Exploring the potential of innovative technology: Digital Rail Revolution 2018
28 November 2018 | By Craig Waters (Editor of Global Railway Review)
From the variety of topics discussed and the different experiences shared at Digital Rail Revolution 2018, the opportunities that digitalisation continues to bring to the railway industry are exciting. Global Railway Review Editor, Craig Waters, looks at the key topics that had speakers and delegates deliberating at the UIC’s headquarters…
UK’s Rail Delivery Group launches voice automated phone service for staff
26 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review
The new voice automated phone service allows rail staff to call station ticket offices directly, helping to streamline processes for colleagues and assisting them to deliver on the industry’s commitment to increase customer satisfaction.
First ever impartial and independent Rail Ombudsman has been launched
26 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review
"This independent ombudsman will make sure passengers are heard and that they get a fair deal when train companies fall short.”
Transport for the North launches smartcard project
23 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review
Working in partnership with Northern and TransPennine Express, the Smart on Rail project is a crucial first step in the delivery of an integrated smart travel system for the whole of the North of England.
Wireless charging to world-debut on UK South Western Railway trains
22 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review
A partnership will deliver the world’s first fully rail compliant inductive phone wireless charging system and will debut on refurbished rolling stock.
New BART app offers exclusive features for hassle-free travel
22 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review
The BART app will combine comprehensive information and navigation into one unified platform with personalised preferences.
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