English light rail networks get final tranche of Covid-19 funding
UK: The government has announced £56m of funding to support the operation of Manchester Metrolink, Tyne & Wear Metro, Sheffield Supertram, Nottingham Express Transit, West Midlands Metro and Blackpool Tramway services from July 20 to April 2022.
Covid Impact Tracker shows continued losses for rail in 2021
EUROPE: The economic situation for EU railways shows very little sign of improvement, according to the Community of European Railway & Infrastructure Companies’ Covid Impact Tracker.
Wi-fi used to estimate station usage
UK: Transport for London is using aggregated and depersonalised data from its wi-fi network to provide real-time information on how busy London Underground stations are at any particular time of the day.
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
Rail journeys in Great Britain lowest since at least 1872
Driverless train study required under latest Transport for London support deal
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
