UK: start of operations for new East Coast franchise
On 2 March 2015 the official launch of the new rail service between London and Scotland took place. The East […]
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FirstGroup partners with IPL to improve train information
Rail operator FirstGroup has announced a five-year plan to improve its information services to passengers. IPL, which specialises in information […]
UK: First Great Western increases Standard capacity
First Great Western (FGW) has pledged to reduce the number of First Class carriages on all High Speed Trains providing […]
European awards recognise cities for excellence in sustainable mobility
Two prizes for innovation in urban mobility will be awarded on 23 March 2015 in Brussels, Belgium. European Commissioner for […]
Prague to reduce passenger transport tariffs
As of 1 July, annual tariffs for Prague public transport will be reduced. The reduction applies to both Opencard cards […]
Financial close for Sydney light rail project
Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) has achieved financial close on its contract with the ALTRAC consortium for a new […]
UK DfT publishes tenders for Northern and TransPennine franchises
Plans to give rail passengers in the north of England more seats, more services and a brand new fleet of […]
Government cancels Helsinki City Rail Loop
A large majority of the Finnish Goverment on February 24 rejected a major new rail network planned for the capital. […]
Alstom to deliver to Sydney Citadis X05
The ALTRAC consortium, of which Alstom is part, announced that the contract for the new Sydney tramway line awarded by […]