Rail Travel News
Amadeus Rail Forum 2014: Ever closer union?
European railways are often portrayed as a deeply conservative industry, so far unaffected by the disruptive competition and subsequent consolidation seen in the aviation sector. With national providers apparently safe in domestic markets there seems to be little catalyst for change. But with technology developing rapidly and start-ups taking advantage of European Union liberalisation to launch new routes the old model may well be about to break down. Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole reports from the Amadeus Rail Forum 2014.
Train crash near Paris kills six
A rescue operation is under way to search for passengers of a train that crashed at Bretigny-sur-Orge, on Friday, killing at least six people and seriously injuring eight. The train, which had just left Paris, was heading for Limoges when it derailed, crashing into a crowded station platform at rush hour.
Amadeus: European Union legislation to revolutionise rail travel
Imminent European Union legislation could prove to be the catalyst for expediential growth in long-haul rail travel, according to experts at tech giant Amadeus. Research from the organisation suggests the impending fourth package of railway liberalisation, due to be fully implemented by 2018, could prove to be a major milestone for rail travel.
Operating smooth and profitable railways in the Middle East
Rail projects in the Middle East is a serious topic with a number of projects already in the planning and the implementation phases. Safety, security and accuracy of real-time passenger/traveler information is paramount to the success of any transport network. Therefore considering the wider ITS applications from the project inception, it reduces the costs of ITS implementations by more than 50%.
Most comprehensive European rail comparison study published
Britain’s railways are the most improved in Europe, according to the most comprehensive comparison study yet published of the rail networks in all 27 EU countries.
Government announcement on franchising will help to restore rail industry confidence
The Rail Delivery Group, which is the leadership group for Britain’s railway industry, has expressed its support for the Government’s publication of the franchising programme, which has been announced today.
Rail Delivery Group appoint new Director-General
The Rail Delivery Group’s leadership of Britain’s railways has been reinforced by its formalisation as Rail Delivery Group Limited. At its meeting on 18 February the Rail Delivery Group became a company limited by guarantee with its Members and Directors being drawn from the owners of Britain’s passenger Train Operating Companies, Freight Operating Companies and Network Rail.
Indian railway revenue earnings up 26.81 percent during 1st–10th January 2013
The total approximate earnings of Indian Railways on originating basis during the period from 1st to 10th January 2013 were Rs. 3466.70 crore compared to Rs. 2733.76 crore during the same period last year, registering an increase of 26.81 per cent.
Industry’s strategic business plans bring the rail industry together
The Industry Strategic Business Plans (ISBP) published today brings the rail industry together in setting out a vison for the future of Britain’s railways. Under the leadership of the Rail Delivery Group the ISBPs set out how the industry will increase rail’s contribution to Great Britain’s economic, social and environmental welfare.
UK rail passengers face steep hike in prices
Prices for rail travel in the United Kingdom have increased by an average of 3.9 per cent, as passengers begin their first journeys into work of the year. Those buying season tickets will see prices increase by an average of 4.2 per cent following the annual price hike, which was first confirmed in August.
Barclaycard adds train booking tool to travel expense applications
Barclaycard Commercial has launched a web-based rail travel booking tool which allows businesses and their employees to pay for train travel using a single-use virtual card. The new tool – developed in conjunction with MyTrainTicket for Business – consolidates rail spend across the business, giving companies greater visibility and control over their travel expenditure, benefitting from the savings that brings.
Customer service improving at Colchester Rail station
A series of improvements at Colchester North rail station means that passengers are now enjoying better facilities and a more pleasant station environment.