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Designs unveiled for a new innovative train cleaning robot
The National Robotarium has unveiled the design of a new train cleaning robot which can clean the hard-to-reach places on trains such as between and under seats.
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Amtrak celebrates a successful 2021 fiscal year and COVID-19 recovery
Amtrak’s 2021 fiscal year highlights the company’s successful COVID-19 recovery, with ridership and revenue growth, and the introduction of new projects and initiatives for the future.
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Irish Rail to receive new electric and battery-electric rail cars from Alstom
Alstom has signed a 10-year framework agreement with Irish Rail to provide up to 750 new sustainable X’trapolis commuter rail cars for Ireland’s Dublin Area Rapid Transit network.
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VR FleetCare to sign a 20-year maintenance agreement for Allegro trains
VR FleetCare, Russian Railways and Karelian Trains have agreed on a 20-year contract for the maintenance and lifecycle services of high-speed trains operating in Helsinki and St. Petersburg.
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Network Rail releases guide to travelling by train for autistic passengers
A new travel guide has been published by Network Rail so that autistic passengers can feel more confident to travel independently by train.
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Study finds pandemic hindered passengers being notified about track work
Results of a Transport Focus study of two projects between February and June 2021 has found that rail operators found it more difficult to notify passengers of engineering works during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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HS2 Ltd announces winner of major rolling stock contracts
HS2 Ltd has confirmed that the landmark contracts to manufacture Britain’s next fleet generation of high-speed trains has been awarded to the Hitachi/Alstom joint venture.
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Avanti West Coast accredited for its inclusive and accessible website
Avanti West Coast has become the first train operator to have achieved the Shaw Trust Web Accreditation, after its website tested successfully for people with a wide range of disabilities to access.
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Chiltern Railways operating contract extended to 2027
Chiltern Railways will continue operating its existing services for another six years, and will give them opportunity to continue plans for decarbonisation, fleet modernisation and improving customer experience.
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GTR announces first co-operative energy project on UK rail network
Govia Thameslink Railway, operator of Southern, Thameslink, and Great Northern services, has launched a new innovative co-operative energy project with climate action group, Energy Garden.
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Transport for Wales launches new innovative smartphone app
To aid a seamless passenger journey, Transport for Wales has launched a new smartphone app, with enhanced live travel and ticketing features, as well as a bilingual service.
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UAE government announces the launch of new UAE Rail Programme
The UAE government, along with Etihad Rail, has announced the inauguration of the UAE Railways Programme, the largest integrated system for freight and passengers across the country.
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Northern launches priority seating cards for passengers with disabilities
Northern's new priority seating card will make travelling easier for people with visible and non-visible disabilities.
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New survey shows increasing confidence in rail as an innovative industry
A recent survey released by the Railway Industry Association has revealed that rail professionals feel increasingly confident towards how innovative the rail industry is becoming.
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Alstom agrees with Metrolinx to overhaul 94 BiLevel commuter railcars
Alstom and Metrolinx have signed a contract to upgrade and refurbish 94 BiLevel commuter rail cars for the GO Transit fleet in Ontario, Canada.
