Street theatre to raise vaccine awareness at metro construction sites
INDIA: Delhi Metro Rail Corp has organised street theatre performances at construction sites to raise awareness of the benefits of Covid-19 vaccination.
Industry and unions agree principles for making the rail industry more financially sustainable
UK: The Rail Industry Recovery Group, which was formed to bring together industry and trade union representatives to identify ways to make the industry more financially sustainable in the light of the coronavirus pandemic, has agreed common principles and focus areas for ‘meaningful discussions’ to address the efficiency and cost ...
Welsh rolling stock strategy evolves as three-phase post-pandemic recovery envisaged
UK: TfW Rail has again revised its fleet strategy as it seeks to ensure passenger services can be improved despite the financial constraints caused by Covid-19, Managing Director Jan Chaudhry-van der Velde tells Rail Business UK.
Government plans new rail pass to boost domestic tourism
UK: Plans for a new rail pass designed to help the tourism sector recover following the coronavirus pandemic and encourage sustainable domestic holidays have been announced by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport.
Rail journeys in Great Britain lowest since at least 1872
UK: Rail passenger journeys in Great Britain in 2020-21 were the lowest since records began in 1872, according to the latest statistics from the Office of Rail & Road.
Driverless train study required under latest Transport for London support deal
UK: The Department for Transport has agreed a further funding package for Transport for London, with government conditions including studies for the possible conversion of two Underground lines to driverless operation.
Rail needs to be ‘relevant and wanted’ in an era of changed travel demand
ScotRail tests on-train Covid-19 check-in system
‘Post-Covid’ flexible train interior concepts proposed
Transport for London funding package extended by 10 days
Eurostar to increase services and complete Thalys merger as £250m refinancing agreement secured
Pandemic brings ‘bleak’ first quarter for European railways
Real-time passenger counting using on-train CCTV
Caledonian Sleeper services return to full timetable
Access charge reductions fairer than direct support, says ERFA
Real-time loading information provided as Hull Trains restarts
Manchester tram airflow helps to limit coronavirus risk, study finds
TravelSpace app aims to help get passengers back on the trains
RENFE sees Covid-19 recovery
Italian support packages approved
