Passenger rail industry news
Latest news from the passenger railway industry, including intercity, regional and commuter transport.
Fix rail replacement provision to limit ‘do not travel’ warnings, urges CMAC
UK: Rail replacement transport specialist CMAC has issued a manifesto to improve the passenger experience when rail disruption occurs. Director Ian Jeffrey tells Rail Business UK how this could keep passengers moving amid the challenges facing both road and rail transport provision.
Electro-diesel train for Zagreb – Split route unveiled
CROATIA: The first of six electro-diesel multiple-units ordered by national passenger operator HŽPP for use on the Zagreb – Split route has been rolled out at Končar KEV’s Jankomir factory.
Estonia to develop unified public transport ticketing data platform
ESTONIA: Travel tech company Turnit is to develop a prototype unified public transport ticketing data platform as part of a project to make sustainable travel options more attractive.
Ticketing: Mobile and contactless payment expand in Mexico City
The launch of mobile and contactless ticketing and the phasing out of paper tickets from the Mexico City metro are the latest developments in an ambitious modernisation and expansion programme, as Michael Dreyer explains.
GO Transit and UP Express operating contract extended
CANADA: Greater Toronto area transport agency Metrolinx has awarded Alstom a five-extension to its operation and maintenance contract covering GO Transit commuter rail and Union Pearson Express airport services.
Ontario buys tracks for Northlander passenger train service
CANADA: Ontario has bought the 205 km Newmarket Subdivision between North Bay and Washago from CN as part of the provincial government’s programme to reintroduce passenger services from Toronto Union to Timmins-Porcupine.
GoVolta launches to make international rail travel ‘affordable, comfortable and accessible to everyone’
AI booking tool shows that travel demand from disabled passengers is higher than thought
East Midlands Railway expands Secret Fare discounts
ScotRail confirms Class 222 leasing deal to enable withdrawal of HSTs
Baltic passenger operators launch joint procurement of Rail Baltica regional trains
Trenitalia secures depot site to house French and cross-Channel Frecciarossa fleets
Transdev wins Montréal commuter rail operating contract
Railcard validation to be trialled
Consolidated Delay Repay service to include third-party rail ticket retailers
SNCF Réseau reaches network access agreement with high speed new entrant
Luxembourg modernises on-train ticket sales
Ticket validators go live at NI Railways stations
SJ awarded Västtågen passenger train operating contract
Sagami Railway unveils sea creature-inspired Series 13000 EMU
Morocco: World Cup deadline brings a clear sight of goal
Polish region orders Stadler trains because residents ‘love rail travel’
ÖBB orders more battery trains to cut diesel consumption
Portuguese train order increased and delivery accelerated