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HS1 delivers cost savings and performance improvements amidst economic challenges
HS1's annual review highlights significant cost reductions and performance improvements, with average train delays reduced to 11.8 seconds, despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, energy market volatility and high inflation.
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NewsGood News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover GTR’s 'Boys Need Bins' initiative, TPE’s special service for Taylor Swift fans and QTS Group’s achievement of the Social Value Silver Award.
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NewsNew trial shows significant emissions reduction and fuel efficiency gains in railway technology
A trial at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre showcased Advanced Hydrogen Technologies' Engine Carbon Clean and Capture device, significantly cutting emissions and enhancing fuel efficiency in railway locomotives.
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NewsNorthern reminds carers of 25% discount during Carers Week 2024
Northern urges carers to take advantage of a 25% discount on Advance Purchase tickets as part of its support during Carers Week 2024.
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NewsStart-up Steamology secures contract to develop zero-emission steam locomotive
Steamology, a green technology start-up, has partnered with Arup and Eversholt Rail to develop and evaluate green steam technology for zero-emission freight trains.
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NewsDeadline approaching for Future Labs: Train operators seek innovative start-ups
LNER, Northern, Southeastern and TransPennine Express have set 16 June 2024 as the deadline for tech start-ups to apply to their collaborative initiative, Future Labs, aimed at innovating the rail industry.
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NewsSouth Western Railway awaits £50 million plus accessibility funding
South Western Railway anticipates a £50-60 million investment in station accessibility improvements, following a UK government announcement including eight of its stations in the Access for All programme.
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NewsRATP Dev USA announces leadership changes to foster growth
RATP Dev USA announces leadership changes with Cyril Aubin promoted to Business Unit Director overseeing U.S. and UK operations, and Matt Booterbaugh promoted to CEO.
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News‘First-of-its-kind' rail footbridge opens to improve level crossing safety
Opened in the UK, the eye-catching level crossing structure known as a ‘FLOW’ bridge, is equipped with a real-time structural health monitoring system which records how it performs, allowing future improvements to the design and more efficient maintenance.
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NewsNew high-tech trains for Liverpool almost ready for service
It has been announced that the Liverpool City Region’s new fleet of state-of-the-art trains could be in service as soon as Monday 23 January 2023.
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NewsNew Managing Director announced for MTR Elizabeth line
With over 30 years’ experience in the rail industry, Mike Bagshaw has been appointed as MTR Elizabeth line's new Managing Director.
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NewsTurbostar passengers asked for feedback on train interiors
Transport Focus has worked with rolling stock leasing company Porterbrook to understand what passengers think about the interiors of its Turbostar trains.
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NewsNetwork Rail increases Hope Valley Railway Upgrade work
Continued work in January and February will help to remove historic bottlenecks, increase resilience and improve reliability on the rail line between Manchester and Sheffield.