British Transport Police puts in the time to prevent crime
Reports from the Welsh Government show that crime on Welsh railways has increased by over...
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China’s underwater train: Pipe dream or reality?
At present China has one of the most expansive high-speed rail networks on earth and...
London’s new tube stations: From Battersea to Nine Elms
Transport for London opened its doors for boarding on the two new tube stations which...
Lumo’s low-cost rail launch meets budget and environmental concerns
Lumo’s launch of low-cost rail services could disrupt current rail and air services between London...
Assisting deaf passengers with train travel: Introducing AI sign language
Train station announcements provide vital information regarding platform changes, delays, and cancellations, which if missed...
Assisting disabled passengers: South Western Rail’s new assistance scheme
Travelling as a disabled passenger can be a stressful, anxiety inducing experience which involves booking railway assistance hours or even days in advance to ensure help will be available on arrival. South Western Rail’s (SWR)...
Debate: Are train guards still necessary?
The question of whether train guards are still needed in the UK led to a four-year battle between workers and rail operators. We explore both sides of the debate: the union members who fought for...
Hyperloop travel will become a future disruptor in tourism
Hyperloop will bring sustainability and faster travel, with potential to disrupt competing industries once operational by 2030.
The railway robots that are keeping passengers safe
Safety concerns created by the ongoing impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic has seen the railway sector being faced with stunted revenues and disrupted services. To encourage passengers back onboard, rail companies have gone to great...
Designing trains for the post pandemic passenger
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way in which rail services operate. Looking forward, the industry will need to adapt again to fulfil the needs of post pandemic passengers.
The Williams-Shapps Plan: looking into the future
The UK railway industry is preparing to undergo changes laid out by of The Williams-Shapps Plan – the UK Government’s plan to transform the railways of Great Britain by implementing long overdue technology upgrades and...
