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ORR stats show rail performance is better than before pandemic
The latest ORR stats show that rail performance worsened in January to March 2022, although it still performed better than it was before the pandemic.
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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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Passenger assistance buggies replaced at London Euston
After 18 years of service, passenger assistance buggies at London Euston station have been replaced by 12 new electric machines.
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Elizabeth line commences service
The Elizabeth line has started running between Paddington and Abbey Wood, marking the most significant addition to London’s transport network for decades.
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eBook: Predictive Modeling & Simulation for Mobility
Test and optimize transportation mobility improvement decisions collaboratively before they are built and pitch your business case with confidence.
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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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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 addressed 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.
