All articles by Varsha Saraogi

1. TfL launches public consultation for Bakerloo line extension

   Transport for London (TfL) has kicked off a public consultation seeking views on the proposed extension of the Bakerloo line,…
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   14 Oct
2. Boris Johnson reveals plans to scrap UK rail franchising model

   Plans to scrap the UK’s existing rail franchise system and replace it with a new model based on performance and…
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   14 Oct
3. Getting on track with safety for railway workers

   On 3 July 2019, rail workers Michael Lewis and Gareth Delbridge were conducting maintenance on tracks near Port Talbot, Wales,…
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   10 Oct
4. Eurostar encourages female students to join rail on Ada Lovelace Day

   Eurostar reaffirmed its commitment to encourage more young female students to get a job in the rail industry at an…
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   9 Oct
5. Mapping geopolitically sensitive railways around the world

   Disorder between India and Pakistan suspends Samjhauta Express India and Pakistan have been at war since their division in 1947….
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   8 Oct
6. Etihad Rail: profiling UAE’s national railway transforming the economy

   The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is not an easy place to navigate. Made up of seven emirates, including Dubai, Abu…
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   3 Oct
7. Copenhagen launches new Cityringen metro line

   Copenhagen’s new 16km Cityringen metro line – the city’s largest infrastructure project in 400 years – opened to the public…
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   1 Oct
8. Q&A: Spacetrain: could a hovertrain revolutionise French railways?

   Spacetrain – launched by Emeuric Gleizes in 2017 – is developing a high-speed shuttle inspired by the Aerotrain, which is…
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   1 Oct
9. GTR and The Prince’s Trust aim to boost diversity in young rail recruits

   Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and UK-based charity The Prince’s Trust marked the fifth anniversary of their Get Into Railways’ training programme…
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   23 Sep
10. Arriva Rail launches deaf awareness training programme for London Overground staff

    Arriva Rail London (ARL) has launched a deaf awareness training tool for London Overground employees to help ease travel for…
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    23 Sep