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Survey shows that smart tickets are enticing Gen Z back to the railway
GTR survey shows that 84 per cent of young people say they would be more likely to travel by train thanks to smart ticket tech.
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Low-cost, Madrid-Valencia Avlo high-speed service to start in February
From 21 February 2022, Spanish train operator, Renfe, is to begin operating low-cost, high-speed Avlo services between Madrid and Valencia.
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TfW to trial more convenient ways to purchase rail tickets
The pilot project will give Transport for Wales (TfW) customers within the South Wales Metro area the opportunity to purchase selected rail tickets for local journeys in a number of convenience stores.
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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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Amtrak to roll out new ticketing kiosks across the United States
Amtrak’s new, state-of-the-art kiosks will provide a consistent and improved experience for customers.
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Thales to deliver AFC gates to Singapore’s MRT lines
Thales has been selected by the Land Transport Authority of Singapore, to provide state-of-the-art Automatic Fare Collection gates on Mass Rapid Transit lines throughout the country.
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Heathrow Express launches new partnership with Google Maps
Heathrow Express has partnered with Google Maps, offering passengers fast access to tickets and information on travel times between central London and Heathrow Airport, using the Google Maps journey planner.
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‘Ticketing Roadmap’ revealed to improve rail passenger travel in Europe
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) has released a ‘Ticketing Roadmap’ which aims to further improve passenger experience when travelling internationally by rail.
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Roundtable: Improving the Passenger Experience
Find out what these industry experts think about topics including: the role of accessibility in delivering an exceptional passenger experience; how digital solutions can support a more seamless journey; the changes passengers can expect following the pandemic; and the importance of making a rail journey more attractive than taking the…
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Brightline announces plans to reopen new and improved services
Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, high-speed rail in America, unveiled its plans to resume service in November 2021, with brand new enhancements and upgrades.
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Episode 5: train station developments
Steve White, Chief Operating Officer at Govia Thameslink Railway, speaks to Global Railway Review’s Junior Editor, Leah Hockley, about the UK's train stations and how they are developing to become safer, more sustainable and more inviting for passengers.
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New national flexible season tickets launched in England
New flexible rail tickets will give commuters more freedom and flexibility, matching modern working habits.
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FirstGroup signs NRCs for South Western Railway and TransPennine Express
FirstGroup has agreed with the Department for Transport two National Rail Contracts for the SWR and TPE train operating companies, with a primary term of two years.
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Campaign for Better Transport launches new campaign to encourage use of UK public transport
The Way Forward campaign is calling on the UK government to encourage the use of public transport in order to ensure a green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UK government establishes new public body to end fragmentation of UK railways
The UK government has announced the formation of a new public body, Great British Railways, which will bring the UK's railways under single, accountable national leadership.
