Publicly owned train operators boost accessibility with BSL and tech during Deaf Awareness Week
DFTO train operators collaborate to improve Deaf accessibility, rolling out BSL screens, apps, and staff training nationwide.
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DFTO celebrates multiple nominations at Women in Rail Awards for championing diversity and inclusion
DFTO train operators and staff earn top award nominations for their contributions to gender equality and industry inclusion.
Railway Interior Innovation Summit USA 2025 to take place in Orlando, hosted by Brightline and Siemens Mobility
The Railway Interior Innovation Summit USA 2025 will explore train interior trends, sustainability, and the passenger experience, featuring top industry leaders and an exclusive Brightline facility tour.
LTG Cargo to launch Kaunas–Lodz and Lodz–Duisburg intermodal rail routes this summer
LTG Cargo expands intermodal network with new Lodz connections, boosting greener freight links between Lithuania, Poland, and Germany.
TransPennine Express opens new staff gym and wellbeing hub at Newcastle’s Gunner House depot
TPE unveils upgraded Newcastle depot with new gym, kitchen, and break room to support staff wellbeing and mental health.
London St. Pancras Highspeed unveils £300 million renewal plan to boost high-speed rail reliability
A £300 million investment will renew key high-speed rail assets and trial innovative monitoring technologies over the next five years.
TfL launches new priority seat design and urges passengers to be mindful of hidden disabilities
TfL introduces clearer priority seating across the network and encourages passengers to consider those with non-visible health conditions.
Bogdan Godziejewski elected 101st president of IRSE, focusing on digital transformation and future leadership
Bogdan Godziejewski has been appointed president of IRSE, aiming to drive digital transformation and support the career development of future railway signalling leaders.
Amtrak to launch Mardi Gras rail service connecting New Orleans and Mobile via coastal Mississippi
New Amtrak Mardi Gras Service begins this summer, offering twice-daily connections and celebrating Gulf Coast culture and communities.
Arriva proposes new direct rail service from Newcastle to Brighton via Gatwick Airport
Arriva has applied to launch a direct Newcastle-Brighton rail service via Gatwick, boosting regional links and utilising spare network capacity from 2026.
Hankyu Railway empower accessible rail travel in Japan with new app
Transreport Japan K.K has launched Passenger Assistance Web, an accessible web-based assistance request application, available at Hankyu Railway Stations across Japan. The new platform allows passengers to arrange, review, and modify assistance requests easily, at any time, via smartphone or desktop.
vli modernises rail network with hybrid satellite and lte communications in partnership with globalsat
VLI Logística teams up with Globalsat and Viasat to enhance railway safety and efficiency through real-time communications.
TransPennine Express boss appointed patron of transport welfare charity
TransPennine Express’s managing director, Chris Jackson, has been appointed a patron of a charity which provides vital support to those working in the public transport industry.
CETEST and ASC Sensors drive innovation in rail testing with advanced accelerometers and gyroscopes
CETEST partners with ASC Sensors to enhance rail testing accuracy, using robust accelerometers and gyroscopes for high-speed, comfort, and safety evaluations.
Loop and RSSB launch dashboard to track social value against Sustainable Rail Blueprint goals
The new dashboard helps rail operators measure and align social impact with RSSB’s Sustainable Rail Blueprint framework.
