Passenger traffic on the network owned by Russian Railways increased by almost 30% in July 2021
Russia: According to the latest figures, the infrastructure owned by Russian Railways transported almost 96 million passengers in July 2021, 26.8% more than in the same month last year. Suburban passenger numbers increased by 23.1% to 85 million, while long-distance passengers nearly doubled to 11 million. Passenger turnover in July 2021 amounted to 13.4 billion […]
New assisted travel lounge opens at Reading station
Passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility who require assistance can now benefit from a new travel lounge at Reading station, which aims to provide a safe, calm and pleasant space while waiting for their train. United Kingdom: The new lounge opened on Tuesday 29 June and offers passengers reduced mobility seating at higher levels, accessible […]
Network Rail completes £2.8million Manton bridge upgrade
United Kingdom: Network Rail has completed a major project to replace the Manton railway bridge in Rutland, which was over 150 years old. The bridge carries the line between Melton Mowbray and Stamford/Kettering and runs over the busy A6003. Fully replacing it means passenger and freight services can continue running safely and reliably and people […]
China unveils 600 kph maglev train
China on Tuesday unveiled a homegrown magnetic levitation train capable of reaching 600 kph, the fastest train ever built by the country. Chinese high-speed maglev train is being touted as the fastest ground vehicle in the world with a maximum speed of 600 kph or 372 mph. The train uses electro-magnetic force, making it “float” so there is no […]
Lift-off for Barry Station: £3.3m project gets underway to improve passenger accessibility
United Kingdom: Network Rail is upgrading Barry Station with a lift and a brand-new footbridge Passengers will soon benefit from an improved travel experience at Barry Station, with a multi-million-pound investment to upgrade accessibility. For the first time ever, passengers using the bus station will have step-free access across platforms 2 and 3, and more […]
Network Rail boost reliability of vital freight line with essential repairs to Aire Bridge, North Yorkshire
Work begins on a £2.1million project to repair Aire Bridge in North Yorkshire. The upgrade will improve reliability along a vital freight line used by Drax Power Station during nine-day closure in August, with no impact on passenger services. Hirst Road level crossing, between Carlton and Hirst Courtney, will be closed while the bridge is […]
Free and fast WiFi for Liverpool Lime Street passengers
United Kingdom: Passengers at Liverpool Lime Street station can now get free and unlimited WiFi that is fast enough to support video calls and streaming. Network Rail’s upgraded service uses the latest technology so passengers can connect multiple devices without having to create an account to log in. It’s certified as ‘Friendly WiFi’ which means […]
Russian Railways launches accelerator to select innovations in transport and logistics
Russian Railways is launching a corporate acceleration programme in logistics to select and test start-up projects that offer solutions to optimise current processes and create new products for the Russian Railways Holding. The accelerator’s main focus is aimed at reducing the costs associated with transport, service, warehouse and information logistics, introducing advanced digital technologies and […]
IRCTC Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express is set to Resume Service
IRCTC Tejas Express train is all set to begin services four days a week, starting from 7 August 2021. Train number 82501/82502 Lucknow Junction – New Delhi – Lucknow Junction will run on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the train will cover New Delhi, Ghaziabad Junction, Lucknow Junction, Kanpur Central railway stations. Passengers can […]
Hairmyres station on track for relocation and expansion
United Kingdom: Plans to relocate Hairmyres station have moved closer as Scotland’s Railway, South Lanarkshire Council and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) have agreed to fund and develop an expanded transport interchange. Plans to relocate Hairmyres station have moved closer as Scotland’s Railway, South Lanarkshire Council and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) have agreed to […]
