Category: Industry News

ScotRail records more than seven million journeys in June

ScotRail recorded more than seven million passenger journeys in June as demand for rail travel continues to grow, with customers attending major events and destinations across the country. The train operator recorded 7,069,000 passenger journeys during the four-week period, an increase of 378,000 journeys (6 per cent) compared with the same period last year. The […]

GWR and Network Rail provide travel update for third heatwave of the year

GWR and Network Rail are working together to ensure the vast majority of services operate this week, with temperatures anticipated to be lower than during June’s heatwave. Customers can and should still travel as normal although they are advised to carry water and check their specific journey before travel. Those travelling in the Thames Valley should however […]

GWR and Network Rail provide travel update for third heatwave of the year

GWR and Network Rail are working together to ensure the vast majority of services operate this week, with temperatures anticipated to be lower than during June’s heatwave. Customers can and should still travel as normal although they are advised to carry water and check their specific journey before travel. Those travelling in the Thames Valley should however […]

New pocket Tube map artwork explores London’s maritime history

Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Art on the Underground programme has launched its 42nd pocket Tube map cover, by internationally renowned artist Ellen Gallagher. Fast-Fish and Loose-Fish draws on London’s maritime past and the hidden histories beneath the city, inviting passengers to reflect on how they move through physical and historical space. Gallagher is known for […]

Transport Secretary takes HS2 inspiration from Japan bullet trains

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has set out her ambitions for HS2 to match the success of Japan’s iconic Shinkansen network or ‘bullet trains’, following a visit to Japan where she travelled the high-speed line from Tokyo to Osaka. The trip follows the Government’s announcement earlier this year that HS2 will match the Shinkansen’s top speed […]

Hitachi Rail acquisition expands portfolio of multi-modal transport solutions

Hitachi Rail has successfully completed the acquisition of Clever Devices, a leading US-based provider of Intelligent Transportation Systems for transit agencies around the world. Clever Devices is recognised for its pioneering technology solutions that enhance fleet management, passenger experience and operational efficiency for mass transit agencies. The company has offices across the United States, Europe, […]