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Bristol Temple Meads named UK’s first Station Innovation Zone

Ryan Daws — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:09:17 +0000

Bristol Temple Meads railway station has been named the UK’s first Station Innovation Zone. Isambard Brunel’s station has been an icon of railway architecture since it was built for the Great Western Railway in 1840. Around 10 million passengers continue to use the station every year, a testament to Brunel’s lasting impact on the city... Read more »

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Network Rail puts its vast web of lifts and escalators online

Ryan Daws — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 15:08:06 +0000

Network Rail is making information about close to 1,500 lifts and 300 escalators available online in real-time. The company, which owns and manages the majority of the UK’s railway network, is hoping the open data will help to improve the experience for passengers. Martin Frobisher, Network Rail’s technical and engineering director, said: “Putting passengers first... Read more »

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