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Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania have launched a joint project with EU support to unify the management and operation of the Rail Baltica railway, aiming to streamline cross-border services and infrastructure funding.
TfL has unveiled a five-year plan to install new accessible toilets and upgrade existing facilities, aiming to improve accessibility and ensure all rail passengers are within 20 minutes of a restroom on the network.
Hitachi Rail is upgrading Valencia’s railway signalling and infrastructure to improve connectivity, support future passenger growth and enhance regional mobility.
SWR is offering free travel to military personnel, veterans and Poppy Appeal volunteers attending Remembrance events in early November, as part of an initiative funded by the Department for Transport.
Metrolinx has completed major accessibility upgrades at Eglinton GO Station, enhancing convenience and inclusivity as part of the broader GO Expansion initiative to support growing transit demands.
Network Rail and train operators have introduced early boarding at Euston station to reduce overcrowding and improve passenger flow as part of a five-point improvement plan.
LTA has contracted Hitachi Rail and Strides Engineering to upgrade CCTV systems across over 50 stations on Singapore’s North-South and East-West Lines, enhancing security and surveillance for passenger safety.
The Cambrian line will reopen today, 28 October 2024, after extensive repairs and safety inspections following the tragic rail accident on 21 October, though some short-term disruptions may still affect services.
The ORR has urged Network Rail Eastern to improve train punctuality and reliability, calling for a comprehensive plan by December to address rising delays across key routes.
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday,’ we cover Auntie Anne’s debut at Brighton station, the Railway Benefit Fund’s 2024 Heart of Gold Award finalists and the festive return of the Santa Express on the Great Central Railway.
Amtrak’s new Borealis service between St. Paul and Chicago has reached 100,000 passengers in just six months, highlighting strong regional demand for expanded rail options in the Midwest.
The STAFFER project recommends a ‘Railway Erasmus’ and national rail education programmes to equip young Europeans with essential skills and address labour gaps in the rail sector.
Rail Baltica will participate in the Intelligent Rail Summit 2024 in Tallinn, Estonia, discussing its role in enhancing rail connectivity and sustainability in the Baltic region.
Rail contractor QTS Group is opening new locations across England, increasing its workforce and enhancing services to support growing rail infrastructure demands.
Hafeet Rail has selected SYSTRA to provide administrative and engineering consultancy for the UAE-Oman railway network, overseeing project management, safety standards and contractor compliance.
