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Twitter round-up: Mark Smith’s tweet on Covid-19 reviving Europe’s sleeper trains most popular tweet in Q3
Railway Technology lists five of the most popular tweets on railways in Q3 based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform.
Biggest influencers in railways in Q3 2020: The top individuals to follow
GlobalData research has found the biggest influencers in railways based on their performance and engagement online. Using research from GlobalData’s Influencer platform, Railway Technology has named the most influential people…
Rail travel boom is likely post-pandemic
International rail travel offers an alternative to flying and as the second wave of Covid-19 is encroaching, this form of land travel is likely to experience a boom post-pandemic. For…
Progress is made on UK’s flagship HS2 project as economic outlook worsens amid Covid-19
In a major boost to confidence in the construction industry in the UK amid the disruption caused by Covid-19, the government has advanced progress on the flagship High-Speed 2 (HS2)…
HS2 unveils updated designs for Old Oak Common Station
High Speed 2 (HS2) Ltd in the UK has unveiled revised designs for the Old Oak Common station in West London in its Schedule 17 submission. It revealed its plans…
British Steel rescue deal vital for keeping Network Rail on track
Jingye Group, the Chinese steelmaker, has agreed in principle to buy British Steel out of liquidation for £70m. The deal could get through within a few days. Jingye has also…
Mayan train project hits buffers as Mexico rejects 388% travel tax
Mexico's Senate has voted down a colossal tax hike, previously approved by the House of Congress, to fund railway mega-project. The proposal which came to the Senate was to increase…
