News – Page 38
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NewsAmtrak to begin major rail yard upgrades in Seattle amid record ridership
Amtrak will upgrade Seattle’s King Street Coach Yard with a $300 million project, improving maintenance and preparing for new Airo trains, while supporting sustainability and growing ridership.
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NewsNetwork Rail and Severn Valley Railway celebrate successful year-long partnership
Network Rail and Severn Valley Railway mark the first year of their partnership, achieving cost savings, improved safety training and shared technological benefits.
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NewsConsilium Safety Group to acquire Italian fire safety specialist ISE
Consilium's acquisition of ISE enhances fire safety solutions for the rolling stock industry, improving protection for passengers, crews and assets.
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NewsFirst Rail Baltica Information Centre opens in Kaunas, Lithuania
The first Rail Baltica Information Centre has opened in Kaunas, Lithuania, providing insights into the transformative high-speed railway project and its impact on regional transport, economy and infrastructure.
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NewsEurostar and SkyTeam sign agreement for integrated air and rail travel
Eurostar and SkyTeam have signed a ground-breaking agreement to offer seamless air and rail travel options across Europe, enhancing sustainability and convenience for passengers through a single booking platform.
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NewsGreater Manchester approves major transport infrastructure investment
Greater Manchester has approved £1.31 million in funding to advance its high-speed rail and Northern Powerhouse Rail proposals, focusing on improving connectivity at key stations.
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NewsNew European Commission study confirms benefits of competition in passenger rail
A new European Commission study shows that competition in passenger rail lowers prices, improves service and boosts demand, while urging action to overcome remaining challenges.
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NewsSaudi Arabia Railways seeks to expand and modernise North-South rail fleet
SAR has announced plans to expand and modernise its North-South passenger rail fleet with 15 new train sets, supporting the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals for infrastructure development and increased transportation capacity.
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NewsAmtrak partners with Google to promote sustainable travel choices
Amtrak and Google have partnered to provide real-time train information in Google Search, encouraging more sustainable travel options and supporting Amtrak's goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2045.
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NewsInnoTrans 2024 hosts first international Railway Influencer Festival
The mobility industry celebrated a milestone at InnoTrans with its first-ever Railway Influencer Festival, bringing together global social media stars and industry leaders to network and recognise outstanding content.
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NewsRATP Dev introduces sign language services in Egypt's Capital Train network
RATP Dev has introduced sign language services at its Capital Train network in Egypt, enhancing accessibility for passengers with hearing impairments.
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NewsSydney Metro T3 Bankstown Line conversion moves forward with major upgrades
Work on converting Sydney's T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards has begun, with major infrastructure upgrades planned to improve safety and modernise the 130-year-old rail corridor.
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NewsABB showcases innovative solutions for rail industry at InnoTrans 2024
ABB showcased its latest innovations for the rail industry at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin, featuring new technologies like the Pro series traction battery and discussing its role in promoting sustainable mobility.
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NewsFRA signs $3 billion grant agreement for Brightline West high-speed rail
The Federal Railroad Administration has signed a $3 billion grant agreement for Brightline West, the first U.S. high-speed rail project, set to connect Southern California and Las Vegas with trains travelling over 200 mph by 2028.
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NewsRSSB calls on rail freight sector to co-fund research for 75% growth by 2050
The Chief Executive of the Rail Safety and Standards Board has called on the rail freight sector to co-fund research efforts to achieve a 75% increase in rail freight by 2050.
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NewsStudents innovate for sustainable mobility solutions in Rail Baltica project
60 students from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia developed innovative ideas for enhancing passenger experiences on Rail Baltica's infrastructure through the BUSBaltica training programme focused on sustainable urban mobility solutions.
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NewsNorthern enhances website accessibility with new features
Northern has upgraded its website with new accessibility features, including customisable text options and multi-language support, to better serve a diverse range of customers.
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NewsGood News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover the impactful community efforts of Southern and GTR staff in Brighton participating in beach clean-ups, LNER’s innovative ‘Our Planet’ train promoting sustainable travel and Brightline’s themed rides for concertgoers heading to The Big Concert.
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NewsRSSB research supports lowering minimum age for train drivers to 18
The RSSB's research supports lowering the minimum age for train drivers to 18, finding that existing training and safety systems are sufficient for younger candidates without incurring additional costs.
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NewsTrain fare reductions announced for key East Yorkshire routes
Northern and TransPennine Express are reducing fares by 20% on key routes between Hull, Scarborough and Selby for 12 weeks to encourage more rail travel and reduce road congestion.