Delay Repay 15 compensation scheme for rail passengers announced 13 October 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review The UK government has announced Delay Repay 15 – a new compensation scheme for rail passengers if their train is more than 15 minutes late.
Northern unveils Digipod displaying real-time passenger information 12 October 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review Rail operator Northern has unveiled its first Digipod at Manchester Victoria station providing a new way of sharing real-time passenger information and digital advertising
Innovative engineering saves money on Liverpool railway tunnel upgrade 12 October 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review A cost effective rail engineering technique is being used to upgrade a Victorian railway tunnel leading to Liverpool Central station.
Government reaffirms commitment to HS2 construction 12 October 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has reiterated Government commitment to pressing ahead with the UK’s next high speed rail link, HS2.
FRA awards $25m to increase rail safety at crossings and train stations in the U.S. 11 October 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded $25 million in grants to improve safety at railroad crossings, train stations and crossings across the U.S.
Construction begins on new rail technology centre in North West England 10 October 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review Alstom has begun construction work on its new rail technology centre and training academy in Widnes, North West England.
ÖBB and DB to expand overnight rail services 10 October 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review From 11 December 2016, Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) and German Railways (DB) will launch six new overnight rail services under ÖBB’s Nightjet brand.
Network Rail creates MD post to act as ‘railway upgrade tsar for the North’ 7 October 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review Network Rail has confirmed it will appoint a new managing director for its northern portfolio who will oversee the railway upgrade plan in the north of England.
Trans-Siberian Railway celebrates 100 years 7 October 2016 | By Russian Railways The last stretch of the Trans-Siberian Railway—a bridge across the Amur River— opened on 05 October 1916 in Khabarovsk.
Video: Rebuilding of London Bridge station moves into its final phase 6 October 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review Network Rail has released time-lapse footage showing the progress of rebuilding work at London Bridge station over the course of a month.
3rd Global Track Maintenance and Asset Management Congress 2017 6 October 2016 | By LBCG The only global conference on track maintenance & rail infrastructure asset management returns to Berlin...
Industry commits to closer engagement with third parties on sale of rail tickets 5 October 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has issued findings of its retail market review which looked at how rail tickets are sold to passengers in the UK.
Abellio completes largest privately-procured order for trains in the UK 5 October 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review Abellio UK has finalised contracts with Stadler and Rock Rail to procure new trains for the recently awarded East Anglia rail franchise. The agreement completes the largest privately-procured order for trains in the UK.
EIB agrees £60m funding for new Abellio East Anglia operated trains 5 October 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced £60 million funding for the procurement of new trains for services in East Anglia, UK.
New survey provides insight into the impact of digital mobility in everyday life 4 October 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review A survey of three thousand people carried out by operator Keolis in collaboration with Netexplo, gives new insight into digital mobility expectations in France.