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ÖBB to modernise Wampersdorf station as part of Pottendorfer line project
ÖBB have announced that alongside double track expansion of the Pottendorfer line, the Wampersdorf train station will also be rebuilt.
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Study suggests ways to make train commuting quicker and safer
Research by Aston University has suggested three ways that commuting can be made quicker and safer for passengers.
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FRA announce new bipartisan programme to transform U.S. passenger rail network
The FRA have established a Corridor Identification and Development programme to direct federal investments into passenger rail services across the nation.
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Muirhead’s state-of-the-art seating calorimeter offers turnkey testing
Khalil Safadi, Laboratory Manager at Muirhead, explains the importance of the company’s new in-house Fire Resistance Lab for the global rail sector.
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Elizabeth line officially receives final approvals from ORR
ORR have officially given London’s Elizabeth line the green light ahead of it’s opening on 24 May 2022.
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HSRG publish new report on how to shift air travellers to rail
HSRG’s report sets out a four-point plan on attracting more passengers to rail from short haul flights in the UK.
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Train stations as destinations: The impact of design on users’ experience
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Train stations are no longer just used as the start and end of a rail journey – they are becoming leisure destinations and profitable hubs for businesses. This virtual panel addressed how train station design is an important element for improving users’ experience.
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Great Northern open sustainable station cycle hub in Bedfordshire
Great Northern have opened a cycle parking hub at Biggleswade station in Bedfordshire to help promote greener travel across the community.
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Chiltern Railways launch new Delay Repay compensation scheme
Chiltern Railways have launched a new compensation scheme on their website which will make it easier for customers to claim refunds on delayed journeys.
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Alstom agree to supply 130 Coradia Stream trains to SFBW in Germany
Alstom have signed a contract valued up to €2.5 billion to supply Coradia Stream trains and provide full-service maintenance for 30 years in Germany.
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Alstom deliver first semi high-speed regional train for Delhi-Meerut RRTS line
The semi high-speed regional train is designed to run at 180kmph and is expected to decrease travel time between Delhi-Meerut by 40 per cent.
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HS1’s digital twin trial gives a glimpse of the future of railway
Richard Thorp, Engineering Director, HS1 Ltd, shares his insight into the benefits of digital twin technology and the forward-looking innovation this digital tool is bringing to the rail system.
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Rail passengers increase for Australasian rail services during Q1 2022
The ARA has found that national passenger numbers have increased by 5.66 million during the first quarter of 2022.
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ORR to ramp up scrutiny of Network Rail’s work
ORR will increase the scrutiny of Network Rail’s work on behalf of passengers and taxpayers, as the UK recovers from financial impact of the pandemic.
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Poll shows 81 per cent of passengers want more rail routes opened to Europe
Polling for HS1 Ltd has found that over 80 per cent of passengers would be more likely to travel to Europe if more routes were available.
