Trainline launches UK’s most advanced voice activated rail app
Trainline has launched a voice app built for the Google Assistant.
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c2c is once again named as the UK’s most punctual operator
According to the latest punctuality figures published by Network Rail, Trenitalia UK-owned train operator c2c has returned to its position as the most punctual operator in Britain.
Three countries to be connected by the environmentally-friendly Avelia Pendolino
From December 2017, Alstom’s high-speed train – the Avelia Pendolino – will connect Germany, Italy and Switzerland when Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia and SBB introduce a timetable change and offer a new direct service.
California High-Speed Rail Authority awards ‘Early Train Operator’ contract
The Board of Directors of the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) have approved the awarding of a contract for ‘Early Train Operator’ services to DB Engineering & Consulting USA. The Early Train Operator will assist the Authority with planning, designing and implementing the nation’s first high-speed rail programme.
Amtrak sets ridership, revenue and earnings records for FY 2017
Amtrak has released figures that show record ridership, revenue and earnings for its Fiscal Year (FY), which ended 30 September 2017.
Egyptian National Railways awards signalling upgrade contract
Egyptian National Railways (ENR) has awarded Thales a 3-year contract to modernise its signalling and telecommunications systems and all works related to a 180km-long section of line.
UK Rail regulator calls for more consistent and reliable travel assistance
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today published research showing that many passengers using travel assistance are satisfied or very satisfied with the help they receive, but more must be done to improve the reliability, consistency and awareness of assistance available.
Eurostar celebrates 10 years at St Pancras International
Today marks the 10-year anniversary of Eurostar relocating to St Pancras International, with the improved station facilities and reduced journey times supporting passenger growth of 25 per cent from 8 to 10 million travellers a year1.
Passengers taking risks to catch their train
Too many passengers are willing to rush to take risks to get on and off trains while the doors are closing, according to rail safety body RSSB.
AAR reports October 2017 as strongest month for intermodal rail freight in history
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has recently released statistics for U.S. rail traffic for the week ending 28 October 2017, as well as volumes throughout October 2017, which shows it was the best month for intermodal rail traffic in history.
RIA joins forces with Network Rail to solve Standards Challenge
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has joined forces with Network Rail to examine how the industry can modernise standards to ensure they allow for innovation and greater cost efficiencies in the supply chain.
Trenitalia to receive 27 additional Coradia Meridian “Jazz” trains
From summer 2018, Alstom will start delivering 27 additional Coradia Meridian ‘Jazz’ regional trains to Trenitalia, the Italian national train operator for the Italian regions.
Arriva signs contract for world’s first zero-emission train for partially electrified tracks
Arriva – a leading pan-European passenger transport company – has signed a contract with train manufacturer Stadler for the construction of 18, world-first zero-emission trains suitable for use on partially electrified tracks. The total contract value amounts to €170 million for trains in the north of the Netherlands.
South Western Railway awards £56m train refurb contract to Siemens
British train operating company South Western Railway (SWR) has awarded Siemens an order to refurbish their fleet of existing 172 Class 444 and Class 450 Desiro trains. The contract is worth more than €56 million.
Alstom to build 14 Coradia iLint fuel cell trains for LNVG
LNVG, Alstom and Linde have agreed the delivery of 14 Coradia iLint fuel cell trains and their 30-year maintenance and energy supply in Wolfsburg, Germany.
