Aberdeen, Scotland, 2013-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK’s leading bus operator, First UK Bus, has appointed Stuart Munro as its Finance Director. Stuart, who will begin his new role from December 2, joins from Tube Lines, a subsidiary of Transport for London, where he was Director of Finance, Commercial and Services. Talking about his appointment Stuart said:… Read the full news article
Aberdeen, Scotland, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — 14 graduates began life in the transport industry last month when they started out on FirstGroup’s UK based Graduate Management Scheme. The graduates, recruited from all over the UK, undertake a comprehensive workplace training programme over two years at various locations across First’s UK operations and within various functions in the… Read the full news article
Aberdeen, Scotland, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup has been shortlisted for the ScotRail franchise competition by the Scottish Government. The Group currently operates the franchise which provides passenger train services throughout Scotland. The new ten year contract, with a potential break point after five years, will be awarded next year and is expected to start in April… Read the full news article
Les voyageurs souhaitent être rapidement informés sur les événements qui peuvent influencer leur voyage. Au moyen de son propre compte Twitter, la SNCB souhaite répondre à cette demande croissante d’informations en temps réel. Dès aujourd’hui, l’équipe Twitter de la SNCB aide les voyageurs chaque jour de la semaine. Belgique, 2013-10-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — La SNCB est active… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2013-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar and world-renowned Chef Patron, Raymond Blanc OBE, are today launching new winter menus for Eurostar’s Business Premier passengers, complete with Europe’s first high-speed Afternoon Tea offering, which will be served between 14.00 and 17.30. Responding to customer feedback which indicated a preference for lighter afternoon meals, Raymond Blanc has worked… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2013-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup enjoyed a successful evening at last week’s (17 Oct) National Transport Awards. The UK’s leading bus and rail operator came out on top as the most recognised private transport operator picking up four awards and two commendations. First Glasgow’s ‘The One’ bus service won the much coveted ‘Excellence in Travel… Read the full news article
Montréal, Quebec, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ — VIA Rail Canada (viarail.ca) announced today that it has signed agreements worth $4.5 million with locally-based Winnipeg companies for the renovation of Winnipeg Union Station as well as for components for its Light, Rapid, Comfortable (LRC) Business Class cars which are used in the Québec City – Windsor corridor. $3.5 million granted… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2013-10-21— /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, working with AMV BBDO and Arena, will launch a new TV advertising campaign from Sunday 20 October, which will showcase the quirky, vibrant and humorous sides of Paris and London and the different experiences travellers can enjoy when they visit these cities. Titled ‘Maybe’, the campaign features two separate adverts, one… Read the full news article
Aberdeen, Scotland, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — First UK Bus, the operator of one in five of Britain’s local bus services, is a key partner in two new areas to receive funding from the Department for Transport. On 10 October the bus minister, Baroness Kramer, revealed the designation of four new Better Bus Areas (BBAs) in Merseyside, York,… Read the full news article
Plans being launched during National Customer Service Week Meet the manager events to be held for passengers Find ‘Supertram man’ competition with prizes to be won Nominations open for passengers to vote for their ‘Customer Service Stars’ Perth, Scotland, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate National Customer Service Week, Stagecoach Supertram is today (Monday 7 October) launching… Read the full news article
LOS ANGELES, California, USA, 2013-10-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In early 2013, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) granted Metrolink $34.66 million in Carl Moyer Program funds to help support the commuter rail agency’s purchase of 17 Tier 4 locomotives. An additional $17 million, essential for the purchase of three additional locomotives, was contingent upon the… Read the full news article
2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — la SNCB a introduit une demande en dommages et intérêts de plus de 27 millions auprès d’un tribunal néerlandais à l’encontre du constructeur de train italien AnsaldoBreda. Le montant doit compenser le préjudice subi en raison de la non-livraison de rames fonctionnelles V250. Il s’agit d’une somme provisionnelle. Le 3 juin 2013,… Read the full news article
2013-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup, the leading transport operator in the UK and North America, today confirmed that it has strengthened its relationship with former Open Champion and Ryder Cup veteran, Paul Lawrie, by sponsoring four of the north east’s most promising young professionals, all of whom have emerged from Paul Lawrie’s Junior Golf Foundation. Aberdeen… Read the full news article
Augmentation de 14% – Ostende est la gare la plus populaire 2013-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — La SNCB a transporté durant les mois de juillet et août plus de 2,5 millions de voyageurs depuis et vers la côte. Ainsi, l’entreprise ferroviaire a fait 14% de plus que l’année dernière. Lors des jours de grosse affluence, comme le… Read the full news article
2013-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking London and mainland Europe, is launching a twelve day express sale from the 5 – 16 September with three exciting offers for autumn and winter getaways: Offers: 150,000 seats available, with return fares from only £59 for standard travel from London, Ashford or Ebbsfleet to Paris,… Read the full news article
2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar is set for another bumper bank holiday this weekend, as over 110,000 people are expected to travel with the high-speed rail operator – a 3% rise in passengers compared with the equivalent 2012 August bank holiday weekend *. Almost 60,000 Brits will take advantage of the long weekend to enjoy a… Read the full news article
Airport would resume free bussing between Millbrae Caltrain, South San Francisco Ferryboat Terminal SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) outlined alternate transportation options for passengers in the event of a possible Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) strike, which could cause service disruptions beginning Monday, August 5, 2013. Other transit & shared rides… Read the full news article
2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar’s popular ski services from St Pancras International and Ashford International to the heart of the French and Swiss Alps will open for sale on Eurostar.com at 6.30am* on 6 August 2013. The Swiss ski train Launched in 2012, Eurostar’s Swiss ski service transports skiers and snowboarders from St Pancras International and Ashford International to… Read the full news article
2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur, Raymond Blanc, hosts a dinner on board The British Pullman, sister train to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, on 16th November 2013. This event launches a series of ‘pop-up’ dinners on board London’s iconic train throughout 2013 and 2014 hosted by some of the UK’s most celebrated chefs. Raymond Blanc’s… Read the full news article
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Train operators are generating more than four times as much money for Government to reinvest in rail services than 15 years earlier. This is a key finding from Growth and Prosperity, a new report published today by the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) and based on data analysed and collated by KPMG…. Read the full news article
Montréal, 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — As of June 15, VIA Rail’s long-haul train the Ocean has been equipped with the same Wi-Fi available to passengers on the Québec City – Windsor corridor. Available across more than 98% of the route between Montréal and Halifax, the new Wi-Fi connection allows passengers to remain virtually linked to work, friends and… Read the full news article
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ceux qui souhaitent assister à la Fête Nationale et aux festivités à Bruxelles pour le couronnement du Prince Philippe pourront utiliser le ‘Billet 21 juillet’ de la SNCB. Pour 8 euros seulement, les navetteurs voyagent avec ce billet vers et de Bruxelles en 2e classe. L’entreprise ferroviaire renforce également la composition de… Read the full news article
2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is renewing its partnership with 22 major museums and galleries across Paris, Brussels, Lille and London to offer Eurostar passengers ‘2 FOR 1’ entry. The programme, formerly known as ‘Eurostar Plus Culture,’ has been running for three years and offers every… Read the full news article
2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dans un premier arrêt, le Tribunal d’Utrecht a statué en faveur de la SNCB. La société de chemin de fer belge va être remboursée des acomptes versés pour les rames V250. Un montant de plus de 37 millions d’euros, couvert par des garanties bancaires va être restitué à la SNCB. Dans un… Read the full news article
Cornwall, 2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting June 25th, VIA Rail will be undertaking work to repair a rail crossing on highway 138 at mileage point 38.68. This is part of a larger maintenance project, which seeks to improve operational and public security. Work will begin the night of June 25th at 9:00 p.m., and will carry… Read the full news article
2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Depuis la disparition de l’offre à haute vitesse du Fyra entre Bruxelles et Amsterdam, la SNCB et la NS travaillent à une augmentation de la fréquence de la liaison directe Bruxelles-La Haye. Pendant les mois d’été, 6 trains (aller et retour) supplémentaires sont mis en place entre Roosendaal et Anvers afin de… Read the full news article
2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup announced today that its annual dinner dance, which was held 21 February, raised more than £4,000 for the ARCHIE Foundation. The event, which attracted more than 200 guests, was the company’s 76th annual dinner dance and was the 42nd to be organised and hosted by First Aberdeen Director, Joe Mackie. Joe… Read the full news article
2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2013, the Eastern & Oriental Express train (E&O) has created a special four-night ‘rail and relaxation’ experience with La Residence Phou Vao hotel in Luang Prabang, discovering the very best of Laos and beguiling South-East Asia. Since its launch in 1993, the E&O has taken travellers… Read the full news article
2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The independent National Passenger Survey results released today (19 June) once again show Virgin Trains outperforming other long-distance franchises, with an overall satisfaction score of 92%. But the figures also reveal how Euston station (managed and owned by Network Rail), in desperate need of an upgrade, is dragging down customer satisfaction. Following… Read the full news article
2013-06-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains has renewed its certification in the Recognised for Excellence (R4E) programme at the highest level of 5 stars, following a bi-annual assessment by the British Quality Foundation (BQF). The company, which originally achieved 5 star status in May 2011, improved its overall score by around 20 per cent, with higher… Read the full news article