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TfW to welcome brand new trains for Wales and borders network
Transport for Wales has welcomed the arrival of brand-new trains that will transform the Wales and borders rail network with greater capacity and improved passenger services.
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ORR’s rail industry finance report shows impact of COVID-19 pandemic
The Office of Rail and Road has published its latest finance report which highlights just how much the rail industry was substantially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 to 2021.
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Regulation establishing Shift2Rail successor enters into force
Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking will be the largest European rail research and innovation programme ever, delivering activities worth €1.2 billion and aiming to provide a faster uptake and deployment of projects and innovations.
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New programme of air quality monitoring introduced for Britain’s railways
The Rail Safety and Standards Board aims to help Britain’s rail industry to maintain a healthier mode of transport through its Stations Air Quality Monitoring Network programme.
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Hitachi to build new express trains for popular tourist destination in Japan
The new fleet of state-of-the-art express trains for Tobu Railway Co. Ltd. will operate from Tokyo to Nikko and Kinugawa.
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CP and KCS merger proposal receives Mexican regulatory approvals
The Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) merger proposal has received the required Mexican regulatory approvals to create the first single-line rail network linking the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
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Network Rail launches traffic management system pilot project with GWR
As a first for the UK rail industry, Network Rail has launched a new innovative pilot project that integrates its traffic management system with Great Western Railway’s crew and stock software.
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‘Smart’ train windows to display up-to-date journey information
With SmartMMI technology, public transport passengers can receive up-to-date information about their journeys – directly on their adjacent train window.
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Global Railway Review Issue 6 2021
Packed full of exclusive content, including: a project update on Brisbane's Cross River Rail; rail freight and the environment; two In-Depth Focuses on Noise & Vibrations and The Future of Train Control; and much more!
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Network Rail installs ‘rock armour’ to protect flood-prone sections of railway
Network Rail has installed 8,000 tonnes of ‘rock armour’ on the Hereford and Abergavenny rail line to protect the future of flood-prone borders’ railway and minimise passenger disruption.
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Railway station lifesaving defibrillators installed across the North West
Network Rail and English train operator Northern, have invested £134,000 into the roll out of lifesaving defibrillators across railway stations in the North West.
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Metro-North installs historic signalling upgrade to the Waterbury Branch
Metro-North Railroad has announced the historic installation and upgrade to the Waterbury Branch’s signalling system including both Positive Train Control and passing sidings.
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ORR requests for further Network Rail action to retain railway performance
As more passengers return to rail, Britain's Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is calling for Network Rail to take action to retain a railway which more reflects the train service performance improvements seen during the pandemic.
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The future of customer experience at Arriva Rail London
'It is imperative we use this moment in time to adapt to our customers’ needs', writes Charlotte Whitfield, Arriva Rail London’s recently appointed Customer Experience Director.
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Online commuter rail schedules to display seat availability for MBTA trains
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and Keolis Commuter Services have announced that online train schedules will now display typical ridership information for all trains.
