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New USB charging device trialled on-board Hull Trains

15 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Hull Trains, operated by First, is trialling an industry-first on board USB charger for mobile devices without the need for customers to carry bulky three-pin plugs.

Swedish operator Stockholmstag develops model to predict and avoid rail delays

10 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Stockholm’s commuter train operator Stockholmstag has developed a model known as ‘The commuter prognosis’ that can predict delays up to two hours in the future. The operator has developed a mathematical algorithm that uses big data to visualise the entire commuter train system two hours into the future. The new…

UK Government commits to tackling overcrowding on trains

9 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Rail Minister Claire Perry has confirmed the Government’s commitment to tackling overcrowding on trains following the publication of the latest crowding statistics for 2014.

Russian Railways and UNIFE sign agreement on IRIS

2 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Russian Railways (RZD) and the association representing European Rail Industries UNIFE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Cooperation on the International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS).