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Northern installs 40 new Passenger Assist points
New facilities designed to give disabled customers the confidence to travel by train have been installed at dozens of stations across the North of England.
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North Carolina and Virginia Stations remain in high-demand
Train travel is booming across the U.S., with North Carolina and Virginia seeing some of the highest traffic in the Southeast. In Fiscal Year 2024, the top stations in the region were the Staples Mill Road Station in Richmond, Va., and in Alexandria, Va., Charlotte, N.C., Raleigh, N.C, the Auto Train Station in Lorton, Va., and Norfolk, Va.
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Eurostar responds to recent ORR report
Eurostar has stated that it welcomes this independent study by the Office of Road and Rail. It confirms what Eurostar has said all along...
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Klarna partners with Eurostar to offer flexible payment options for UK and France travellers
Klarna's new partnership with Eurostar allows travellers to split ticket costs into three interest-free payments, enhancing booking flexibility for passengers across the UK and France.
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Northern expands mobility scooter programme to eight more train stations, improving accessibility across the network
Northern’s mobility scooter programme now includes eight more stations, ensuring greater accessibility for passengers with mobility aids across 179 stations in the North.
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Gemini Trains responds to ORR report released today
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) says Eurostar’s London depot would be able if required to accommodate additional trains, following its receipt of an independent report it commissioned to investigate the matter. The report, published today, assessed the capacity at the operator’s Temple Mills International facility.
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Talented students create vibrant posters to celebrate Yorkshire’s railway heritage for Railway 200 event
Students from East Riding College and other Yorkshire colleges have designed striking posters for local stations to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.
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“The Journey to Equality” Behind RIA’s latest report
Editor, Elizabeth Jordan, speaks exclusively to the author of the Railway Industry Association's (RIA) latest report which was released this morning.
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How rail suppliers are improving accessibility across the network
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published a new report showcasing how the supply chain is working to improve accessibility across the rail network.
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New Channel Tunnel challenger announced
A new train operating company, named Gemini, is being established to offer competitive fares and high-quality, frequent train services between the UK and continental Europe. Chaired by industry veteran Lord Tony Berkeley, Gemini services will run initially between London and Paris/Brussels – with further exciting destinations currently being developed.
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Campaign calls for international rail services return to Kent’s Ashford and Ebbsfleet stations
This video introduces the campaign to restore international rail services to Ashford and Ebbsfleet, featuring key political figures and stakeholders.
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Costain appoints Alistair Geddes as rail sector director to drive growth and deliver excellence
Alistair Geddes joins Costain as rail sector director to support growth, leveraging his expertise from Balfour Beatty and major UK infrastructure projects.
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Measure twice cut once: incorporating digital surface modelling for rail projects
Global Railway Review's Editorial Assistant, Gabriel Higgins, interviewed Parsons Head of Innovation EMEA, Petros Zouzoulas, about the story behind their incorporation of digital surface modelling and drones for rail infrastructure projects, and how it can change the industry.
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The Office of Rail and Road authorises new Newsham railway station as part of Northumberland Line project
ORR has authorised Newsham Station, enhancing rail connectivity in Northumberland, with support from Northumberland County Council and Network Rail.
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Big infrastructure investment plans take shape in America
Amtrak and dozens of major industry partners representing construction, manufacturing, rail supply, engineering, and other sectors convened for an industry roundtable to discuss trends and highlight the hundreds of major rebuilding projects that Amtrak and its partners are delivering across America, today and into the future. These partners, who are…
