Category Archives: Trains

Britain’s local bus services operator First UK Bus is key partner in two new areas to receive funding from the Department for Transport

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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 press release

To celebrate National Customer Service Week Stagecoach Supertram launched month of activities for tram customers across Sheffield, UK

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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 press release

California Governor Brown signed bill crucial to Metrolink’s funding for low-emission Tier 4 locomotives

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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 press release

La SNCB réclame des dommages et intérêts à AnsaldoBreda

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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 press release

UK transport operator FirstGroup to sponsor four of the north east’s most promising young golfers

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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 press release

La SNCB a transporté plus de 2,5 millions de voyageurs en juillet et août 2013

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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 press release

High-speed passenger train Eurostar launched twelve day express sale from the 5 – 16 September, 2013

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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 press release

High-speed rail operator Eurostar expects over 110,000 passengers during the bank holiday this weekend

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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 press release

The San Francisco International Airport to provide alternate transportation options for passengers in the event of a possible Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) strike

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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 press release

Eurostar’s ski services from St Pancras International and Ashford International to the heart of the French and Swiss Alps open for sale

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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 press release

Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc hosts a dinner on board The British Pullman train on 16th November 2013

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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 press release

ATOC report: UK Passenger Growth Helps Drive Big Rise In Money To Reinvest In Rail Services

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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 press release

VIA Rail’s long-haul train the Ocean now equipped with Wi-Fi on board

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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 press release

Couronnement du Prince Philippe: un tarif avantageux et une capacité supplémentaire pour le 21 juillet 2013

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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 press release

Eurostar renewed its partnership with 22 major museums and galleries across Europe

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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 press release

Arrêts du Tribunal d’Utrecht en faveur de la SNCB

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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 press release

VIA Rail announced repair work on highway 138 rail crossing near Cornwall

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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 press release

Des trains supplémentaires entre Roosendaal et Anvers pendant les mois d’été

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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 press release

FirstGroup charity event Dinner Dance raised £4,000 for Archie Foundation

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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 press release

Eastern & Oriental Express train Offers Special Journey To Laos to celebrate its 20th anniversary

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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 press release

The independent National Passenger Survey results reveal Virgin Trains outperforming other long-distance franchises

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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 press release

British Quality Foundation (BQF) renews Virgin Trains 5 star Recognised for Excellence certification

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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 press release

Eurostar and YPTE “Have your say on sustainability” competition Crowned Eight Environmental Champions

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2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eight talented teenagers – Elllie and Lucy Ferguson (12 and 15), Olivia Mustafa (13), Ronan Barton (16), Monica Yianni (14), Oscar Jopp (13), Saba Qureshi (15) and David Laszkiewicz (15) – have been crowned environmental champions, following their success in a national video competition run by Eurostar and the Young People’s Trust… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains to add extra 3,300 seats per day between Scotland and Birmingham

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2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — An overhaul of Virgin Trains’ timetable this December will deliver an extra 3,300 seats per day between Scotland and Birmingham and offer fresh competition to airlines operating on the route. The planned reconfiguration of services will deliver the first direct trains from Scotland to Birmingham Airport in six years. Twenty-four of the… Read the full press release

Metrolink to Offer round trips from Orange County to Union Station Monday and Tuesday

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Metrolink to offer “Rail Series” connection as Angels and Dodgers battle LOS ANGELES, 2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Metrolink will provide special round-trip service between Oceanside and Los Angeles on Monday, May 27 and Tuesday, May 28 as fans travel to Dodger Stadium to watch the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim square… Read the full press release

FirstGroup 76th Annual Dinner Dance Raises £4,000 for Archie Foundation

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2013-05-24 — /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 press release

Eurostar is set for one of its busiest weekends of the year

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2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar is set for one of its busiest weekends of the year as over 120,000 passengers are expected to travel over the bank holiday weekend, 10% more than travelled over the equivalent Diamond Jubilee bank holiday weekend in 2012*. Almost 90,000 Brits will take advantage of the long weekend to enjoy a… Read the full press release

VIA Rail receives “AirRail Concept of the Year” award at the Global AirRail Awards 2013

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Montréal, 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ —  With its strategy of creating partnerships with airlines and other transport providers allowing passengers to plan, book and pay for intermodal trips in a seamless fashion, VIA Rail Canada (viarail.ca) received the “AirRail Concept of the Year” awardat the Global AirRail Awards 2013 ceremony, in Frankfurt on May 16th.  The Global AirRail Awards ceremony is one of the most… Read the full press release

FirstGroup continues support of Monty’s Maggies Appeal by updating First Aberdeen’s double decker bus

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2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup, the UK’s leading bus and rail operator, has continued its support of Monty’s Maggies Appeal by updating the livery on one of First Aberdeen’s double decker buses. In 2012, the Aberdeen based transport operator revealed a Maggies ‘bus wrap’ which completely covers the vehicle (except the windows) and included a 10ft… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains: Book now for Spring Bank Holiday train services

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2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains is asking customers to make sure they have reserved seats for train travel over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend by booking their tickets in advance.  This can be done online by visiting virgintrains.com, calling 08457 977 4222 or calling in at any Virgin Trains’ station where knowledgeable travel consultants will be… Read the full press release