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Bringing VIA Rail to the next level: New fleet and new railway
Cynthia Garneau, President and Chief Executive Officer of VIA Rail Canada, details the ambition behind restoring the critical role of passenger rail in Canada.
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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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Faster Australian rail connections need to be a post-pandemic priority, says ARA
Results from an ARA survey have found that investments into faster rail connections to and from Australian regions should be an immediate priority.
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GTR introduces Live Map function to improve journey planning
Exclusive to GTR, the Live Map feature highlights any disruption across the network and can suggest alternate routes for passengers.
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Global Railway Review Issue 1 2021
In this issue, we feature articles from leading industry experts on a vast range of topics including: Restoring the critical role of passenger rail in Canada; details of rail improvements for Metrolinx; the opportunities ahead for U.S. rail freight; and HS1’s sustainability strategy.
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New passenger content portal launched by Nomad Digital
Nomad Digital's new Engage Portal solutions offer a platform for new services that can be distributed to hundreds of trains in real-time.
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Southeastern: Prioritising accessibility through COVID-19
Justin Ryan, Accessibility and Inclusion Manager at Southeastern, tells Global Railway Review about Southeastern’s most recent accessibility improvements.
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Southeastern to implement additional accessibility measures under new Accessible Travel Policy
Measures within Southeastern's new travel policy include the setting up of a Passenger Accessibility Panel and the creation of a new bespoke disability awareness training programme.
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Govia Thameslink Railway’s first modernised train returns to service
Govia Thameslink Railway's £55 million fleet modernisation programme is working to deliver a range of passenger and technological enhancements.
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First of a Kind competition opens £9 million fund for rail innovators
The competition is calling for fresh thinking from rails inventors and innovators with ideas to improve passenger journeys and decarbonise the rail network.
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Wales and Borders rail franchise moved into public ownership by Welsh government
In order to continue delivering its transformation plan, as well as protect jobs and services, the Wales and Borders franchise, as of 7 February 2021, is now operating under public ownership.
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Northern’s refurbishment programme reaches final milestone before completion
The final train to be refurbished under Northern's £100 million transformation programme has been delivered to Arriva Train Care in Crewe.
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Incorporating digitalisation and AI into railway operations
This eBook introduces how digitalisation and AI transforms the rail industry, and how ADLINK and Intel work together to accelerate that transformation.
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Keolis Downer assumes responsibility of Adelaide commuter rail network
The contract, which began on 31 January 2021, will see Keolis focusing on more frequent services, with an eye on safety and reliability.
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Argentinian Trains to utilise new technology to monitor face coverings and temperature
The new solution that is being implemented on the Argentinian Trains network combines facial recognition with thermal and visible light imaging and ultra-fast temperature controls.
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London Paddington Station improves passenger facilities with installation of Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is the latest in a range of passenger experience improvement measures being introduced at London Paddington Station by Network Rail.
