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Daily news from Rail Technology Magazine
And here’s today’s news from Rail Technology Magazine in association with TransCity Rail Midlands on Tuesday 13th February, 2024.
The West Midlands Rail Executive has earmarked £1 million to develop proposals for three new railway stations as it looks to significantly improve rail connections in the region.
Castle Bromwich, Coventry East and Tettenhall have been shortlisted after a feasibility study identified them as the areas with the highest potential for benefiting potential passengers and serving the community.
All three station possibilities are currently on existing lines and lack rapid transport options.
Network Rail has announced a £2.7 million investment to upgrade Manchester Oxford Road station, aiming to improve the experience for commuters and visitors traveling through the city centre.
The project, set to begin in March 2024, will involve a redesign of the station's front entrance, installation of new ticket barriers including an accessible option, and relocation of the ticket office window to the front of the building.
The project forms part of a wider £72 million investment from the government on renovating stations across the wider Greater Manchester area
Irish Rail and Austrian communications company, Kontron Transportation have signed a long-term agreement guaranteeing the support of the railway's digital communication system.
The deal will see Kontron maintaining the system across the Irish rail network as well as preparing Irish Rail for its future installation of the Future Railway Mobile Communication Systems which will replace the current system over the coming years.
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