Real-time loading information provided as Hull Trains restarts
UK: Hull Trains emerged from its three-month ‘hibernation’ as English coronavirus restrictions were eased on April 12, and has begun publishing real-time information on how busy its services are.
Manchester tram airflow helps to limit coronavirus risk, study finds
UK: The constant circulation of air by the ventilation system on Greater Manchester’s light rail vehicles helps to limit the risk of aerosol transmission of viruses, an independent study has found.
TravelSpace app aims to help get passengers back on the trains
UK: Beta test partners are being sought for live trials of the TravelSpace app, which aims to use up-to-date passenger loading data to help passengers find the least busy trains and assist operators in managing capacity to facilitate social distancing.
RENFE sees Covid-19 recovery
SPAIN: Passenger traffic on the national rail network has recovered to around 50% of pre-pandemic levels, RENFE Present Isaías Táboas has reported, adding that RENFE is anticipating that the figure would reach 70% by the end of 2021.
Italian support packages approved
ITALY: Two packages of Italian government support provided to the rail sector during the coronavirus crisis have been approved by the European Commission under EU state aid rules.
English urban rail services get financial support extension
UK: Further government funding has been agreed to ensure the continued operation of English urban rail services while ridership is severely reduced as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Metra to install enhanced air filters on Chicago commuter fleet
DfT proposes extension of Transport for London support package
Tokyo Metro improves train crowding data
Antiviral surface protection for public transport
Train used as Covid-19 testing centre
ScotRail looks to extended Emergency Measures Agreement
Redundancy-hit Hull Trains to resume operations in April
Grand Central plans restart date and Hull Trains to monitor demand
Swedish ticket offices to close
Union calls for suspension of on-train ticket checks during lockdown
Introduction of Dutch services postponed
High speed line contractor to deploy social distancing helmets
Turning passenger counts into actionable data
Filters deployed and UV on test, but robot struggles to disinfect metro trains
