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New ORR statistics will help the industry focus on boosting punctuality
The UK's ORR has released a new way of measuring punctuality which is hoped will help the industry focus on boosting performance for passengers.
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Greater Anglia to utilise Japanese know-how to improve train punctuality
Toshiba Digital and Consulting Corporation (TDX) and Mitsui, which part-owns Greater Anglia, are providing ‘digital twin’ software to the train operator to plan its rail timetable more efficiently and improve customer convenience.
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RegioJet and WESTbahn to co-operate on Prague-Vienna line
RegioJet and WESTbahn - two leading Central European open-access train operators - have agreed to partner on the operations of RegioJet trains connecting Vienna, Brno and Prague 4 times a day in each direction.
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Scotland’s Railway launches new app for the benefit of deaf passengers
ScotRail has teamed up with InterpreterNow to introduce a new British Sign Language (BSL) app to Scotland’s Railway, a first for the UK rail industry.
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Virgin Trains on track for 50 million passengers ahead of HS2
A new report by Campaign for Better Transport stated the ‘transformative’ investment in the Virgin High Frequency (VHF) timetable has underpinned growth.
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Britain’s railway to use new punctuality measures to help improve performance
From April 2019 and as part of an ongoing plan to improve performance and reduce delays, Britain’s train operators and Network Rail will publish new measures of train punctuality.
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UIC gives third party access to MERITS Integrated Data
As modern rail distribution systems are itinerary-driven, providing data to MERITS will enhance the opportunity to sell tickets.
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BAV issues SBB an operating licence for TWINDEXX double-deck trains
The approval of operation means SBB can move forward with its timetable change; offering more reliable and enjoyable train services.
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Train service punctuality is improving for UK customers in the North
After disappointing timetable problems in May, TPE, Northern and Network Rail have a strong focus on improving the punctuality of their services.
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Virtual ticket agents help Greater Anglia passengers at ticket machines
Rail passengers in East Anglia, if struggling with the machine, can now press a button which will put them through to a real person who can help buy tickets and find the best fares…
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Path Coordination System (PCS): A booking tool for the international railway timetable
The digitalisation of the railway sector is much talked about right now, but RailNetEurope (RNE) – a Vienna-based umbrella organisation for railway infrastructure managers/allocation bodies – has been promoting digital solutions for over a decade. One such example is PCS – RNE’s international Path Coordination System – and in 2016…
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c2c is once again named as the UK’s most punctual operator
According to the latest punctuality figures published by Network Rail, Trenitalia UK-owned train operator c2c has returned to its position as the most punctual operator in Britain.
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Automatic timetable conflict resolution with genetic algorithms
In order to support the timetable planners at Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) in preparation of their daily timetables or construction site timetables, SBB IT has developed a special tool. The tool utilises genetic algorithms – a process borrowed from artificial intelligence – to generate new timetables, all of which are…
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Issue #4 2017 – Digital version
The first ever issue of Global Railway Review features exclusive articles on Digitalisation, Rolling Stock, High-Speed, Timetabling, Signalling & Telecommunications,Infrastructure, Bogies & Wheelsets, and much more…
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The top 13 most delayed train routes in the UK
Take a look at the below infographic from Roulette Online to find out the top 13 most delayed train routes in the UK...
