Network Rail, the UK rail manager, announced the “switch on” of the digital European Train Control System (ETCS), across Great Northern passenger trains, which commenced on the City of London route on 27 November. This introduced the first use of a digital in-cab signalling system across t...
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between New York City and Boston, its mere 1,800 miles of track carrying more passengers than any other railroad in the history of the U.S. rail industry. This illustrated history revisits the days when New England s fortunes were inseparable from the New Haven s when trains like the Me...
The primary focus of this site is the streamlined passenger trains of the Great Northern Railway, with a focus on their premier train, the post-war Empire Builder in the years 1947 to 1970. This site contains details about streamlined passenger car construction and history in general, with deta...
What we're aiming for Over our seven-year franchise, we’re looking to improve every aspect of our customer service experience. We want to: Modernise the railway to make it easier to use Improve the reliability and capacity of our trains ...
learn how this train and the entire Zephyr family ushered in the future of passenger trains during the Great Depression in the Becky Thatcher display car, enjoy a beverage in the tavern lounge and maybe even enjoy a fine meal cooked right onboard in the Huckleberry Finn dining car. This trai...
Gerry McFadden, GTR Director of Engineering said: “They will all be the maximum length for this route. As well as air conditioning, power points, and free Wi-Fi, there are real-time passenger information screens to make travelling with Great Northern a much more comfortable and convenient exp...
group, campaigning or asking for us to give an opinion on policy for instance, we’d suggest you contact our press office or join one of the recognised user groups to channel your interest in the right direction. Check out other ways you can get involved by reading how ourPassenger Panel...
Passenger Assist Can I take my bike on GWR trains? Yes, you can take your bike on the train, and more importantly, you should take your bike on the train! Planning a day out on your bike? Or cycling as part of your commute to work? You’re in luck. Taking bikes on trains in th...
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