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By working on the development of Scotland's first hydrogen train, Arcola Energy and the consortium will support the country's target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2035.
When harsh winter weather threatens major disruption to rail services, infrastructure managers and train operating companies must pull together to keep rail networks moving safely. The authors in this In-Depth Focus share the benefits of robust planning strategies and the importance of being prepared to deal with the challenges that…
In this issue, we feature articles from industry experts on a vast range of topics including: Transforming Australia’s freight network; HS2: Continuing to innovate to drive the workforce skills agenda; Making switch machines intelligent plus our 'On-Board Connectivity' and 'Winter Preparedness' In-Depth Focuses.
During Q1 of 2020-2021, the number of passenger journeys decreased by more than 400 million when compared to the same quarter in 2019-2020.
In the next instalment of our TOCs Management Series, Alex Hynes, Managing Director of Scotland’s Railway, explains the importance of punctuality and reliability, as well as the ways in which the operator has had to adapt during COVID-19.
All train operators in Britain and Network Rail are now signed up to the Sunflower scheme, designed to enable people with non-visible disabilities to discreetly let others know that they might require a little more time, support or assistance when travelling.
ScotRail now provides passengers with real-time data about train type and carriage length, as well as the use of carriages and allocation of trains.
Carriages specifically designed for bikes and large sporting equipment to be introduced to Scotland’s scenic rail route.
ScotRail has launched a new WhatsApp service for customers as part of a £4 million investment plan to improve passenger satisfaction.
Eight communities across Scotland are set to benefit from a share of the Local Rail Development Fund (LRDF) which is thought to be worth £817,000
Hitachi Rail’s fleet of AT200 electric commuter trains for Abellio ScotRail have been equipped with fire protection panels from Promat UK to help deliver a safe and comfortable on-board environment.
ScotRail has teamed up with InterpreterNow to introduce a new British Sign Language (BSL) app to Scotland’s Railway, a first for the UK rail industry.
The wide-scale deployment of new and refurbished-like-new carriages will mean the retirement of some of the oldest trains on the network.
Passengers may soon be able to find out which carriages have available seats, and if the toilets are operational and vacant, before they board the train.
More frequent services, offering more seats, will soon be operating across Scotland as a result of the government-funded rail improvements.
