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Rail planning to take account of social and economic aspirations

29 October 2014 | By Rail Delivery Group

The rail industry’s approach to long-term planning has evolved and is detailed in a report published today by the Rail Delivery Group. The Way Ahead highlights the vital role rail plays in the economic and social life of Britain, and how our approach to strategic planning over the next 30…

Better rail connections near London to receive EU support

27 October 2014 | By TEN-T EA

The EU's TEN-T Programme will co-finance with almost €3 million preparatory studies for the link between UK's two main rail lines aiming to improve their connection with the country's high speed rail network and increase their overall capacity...

Translink updates m-ticketing app

27 October 2014 | By Corethree

Translink, Northern Ireland’s transport company operating Metro, NI Railways and Ulsterbus services is working with Corethree, the leader in m-ticketing technology, in a partnership that will deliver Corethree’s first mobile ticketing deployment on rail services and creates many improvements and new features within the Translink m-ticketing app...

Ecebs wins contract to supply HOPS for South East Flexible Ticketing Scheme

22 October 2014 | By Ecebs

Rail Settlement Plan Ltd, the company representing UK rail operators, has awarded a contract to [East Kilbride-based] Ecebs to provide the technology and back office transaction services required to deliver ‘smart’ ticketing infrastructure and products to the rail network surrounding London...

Virgin Trains’ Wi-Fi upgrade

20 October 2014 | By Virgin Trains

Nomad Digital, the global leader in wireless on-board passenger services, has signed a contract with Virgin Trains to undertake a fleet-wide Wi-Fi upgrade...

Exova renews partnership with Hitachi Rail Europe

14 October 2014 | By Exova Warringtonfire

Exova Warringtonfire, the specialist fire and security testing and certification provider, has renewed a partnership with Hitachi Rail Europe to provide fire testing as part of the UK Government’s £5.7billion Intercity Express Programme...