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November 1, 2021 | Technology

Vivarail shows off battery train at COP26

British company says the cost of battery trains is almost half that of diesel or hydrogen trains.

October 29, 2021 | Analysis

Lumo hopes fresh approach to customer service will attract new passengers to rail

IRJ joins the open-access operator for the inaugural trip on Britain’s East Coast Main Line and learns about its inventive approach to passenger service.

October 26, 2021 | High-speed

Renfe wants to operate trains to London

Spanish national operator could introduce services on Paris - London Channel Tunnel route.

October 25, 2021 | News

Lumo open-access service launched between London and Edinburgh

Open-access operator targets 13 million passenger journeys in next decade.

October 22, 2021 | Financial

Government support for British operators nears £11bn

Privately-owned operators have received nearly £11bn in support from Britain’s Department for Transport according to the latest figures.

October 18, 2021 | Technology

Batteries could solve ac-dc transfer issue

One of the challenges faced during the major reconstruction of London Euston station as part of the HS2 project is delivering an effective transfer between 25kV ac overhead and 750V dc third rail electrification on the approach to the station. Rasheed Hameed, Rail System Director & Professional Head of E&P at Arcadis, presents several options for the project.

October 14, 2021 | Infrastructure

British electrification rate falling short - RIA

179km of railway was electrified in 2020-21 instead of the 448km needed to meet decarbonisation targets.

October 13, 2021 | High-speed

Eurostar plans further service increase

16 trains per day to operate from London during Christmas timetable.

October 7, 2021 | Financial

British rail ridership up five times year-on-year between April and June

Post-pandemic recovery reaches 41% of 2019/20 Q1 passenger numbers in Britain.

October 4, 2021 | Financial

Eurostar brand to be retained in Thalys merger

Combined operator plans to carry 30 million passengers by end of 2030, says SNCB CEO Ms Sophie Dutordoir.

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