Latest Coronavirus News
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EC Approves Italian Scheme to Compensate Rail Freight Companies Affected by Pandemic
The EC has approved an Italian scheme to compensate rail freight companies for financial damage suffered due to the pandemic.
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UK: Rail Journeys Double Post-Pandemic
More people are returning to rail travel post-pandemic according to the latest figures from the UK’s Office of Rail and Road (ORR).
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Govia Thameslink Railway Awarded National Rail Contract Following ERMA
GTR will continue to operate the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail services, having been awarded a new contract by the DfT.
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Has COVID-19 Accelerated the Transition to Contactless Payments in Public Transportation?
Switchio looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the public transportation sector closer to fully embracing digital ticketing systems…
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ScotRail Services to Go into Public Ownership on 1 April 2022
Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth confirmed in a statement to parliament on 9 February that ScotRail would transfer into public ownership.
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What's So Great about Stratford?
In his January column, Jonn Elledge muses about how former non-entity Stratford (London) became Britain's busiest station in 2020/21.
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Abellio Rail Folds in Germany, Concessions Given to Other Operators
Following ongoing financial problems, NS-subsidiary Abellio will cease operating in Germany, with concessions awarded to other operators.
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ORR Finance Report: Rail Industry Recovering from Pandemic
The ORR has published its Rail Industry Finance report for 2020–21, showing that the sector is recovering from the coronavirus pandemic.
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New COVID-19 Measures Come into Force on Deutsche Bahn Services
Deutsche Bahn is applying new requirements for passengers to carry proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative COVID-19 test.
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Commuters Returning, but London Lags Behind Rest of UK
Commuting into London lags behind rest of the UK says RDG, putting the recovery of London’s shops, theatres, restaurants and bars at risk.
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Light Rail Systems Can Help Urban Areas Recover Post-Pandemic
A new report says that protecting light rail services is key to ensuring towns and cities recover from the impact of Covid-19.
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ORR Statistics Show Rail Passengers Returning
New figures from the Office of Rail and Road show that UK rail travel started to rebound between April and June 2021.
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UK Rail Freight Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels
The amount of freight moved across the Uk's railway has returned to pre-pandemic levels according to new Office of Rail and Road statistics.
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Sticking Plasters Won't Solve Transport for London's Funding Woes
TfL's recent ad campaign to get passengers back using its trains and buses is a symptom of its underlying funding woes, writes Jonn Elledge.
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Bank Holiday Seaside Train Ticket Sales Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels
Data from the UK rail industry shows bank holiday weekend ticket sales to seaside destinations have surpassed pre-pandemic levels.
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Swiss News Broadcaster Accuses SBB Trains of Being 'Covid Catapults'
A Swiss news broadcaster has accused the FV-DOSTO trains operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) of being 'covid catapults'.
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Scottish Government Offers Additional Financial Support to Light Rail Operators
The Scottish government is to provide a further £5.6m emergency funding to Glasgow Subway and Edinburgh Trams in response to the pandemic.
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GTR’s Emergency Recovery Measures Agreement Extended
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has extended GTR’s Emergency Recovery Measures Agreement (ERMA) until 31 March 2022.
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Network Rail Reports Rail Freight Growth in Eastern Region
Network Rail says that more freight is now being transported across one of its busiest business regions than before the pandemic.
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Refinancing Agreement Paves the Way for Eurostar Recovery
Eurostar has reached a refinancing agreement with its shareholders and banks worth £250m (289.9m euros | 353.9m USD).
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UK Rail to Extend Timetables as Travel Restrictions Ease
UK rail companies have added more than 2,500 daily services to their timetables, which come into play today.
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FirstGroup Agrees Termination Fee with DfT for TransPennine Express
FirstGroup, the company that owns the train operating company TransPennine Express, has agreed a termination fee with the DfT.
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US Government Issues $1.69 Billion in COVID-19 Relief Funding to Amtrak
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced 1.69 billion USD in relief funding for Amtrak in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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How Can RTPI Help a Post-Covid Rail Revival?
Analytics such as real-time passenger intelligence (RTPI), can help to keep passengers and staff informed on safety and train arrival times.