Rail transport
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How AI is used in UK train stations
Under the Radar Image recognition software that can track passenger emotions pits privacy concerns against efficiency and safety improvements
By The Week UK Published
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LA-to-Las Vegas high-speed rail line breaks ground
Speed Read The railway will be ready as soon as 2028
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Best night trains in Europe
The Week Recommends Growing in popularity, sleepers offer the perfect combination of travel and accommodation in one
By Adrienne Wyper, The Week UK Published
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Can HS2 get back on track?
Today's Big Question West Midlands mayor offers business solution to keep northern leg but final decision may rest with Labour
By The Week Staff Published
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HS2: a runaway train
Talking Point PM may cut Manchester to Birmingham line of beleaguered rail project due to spiralling costs
By The Week Staff Published
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Ticket offices: on track for closure?
Talking Point Proposal to shut the vast majority of the 1,000-plus ticket offices across England has prompted uproar
By The Week Staff Published
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Will HS2 be scrapped and what has it cost so far?
In Depth Experts say cutting costs on the controversial high-speed rail project could mean a slower and less regular service linking fewer locations
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Driving home for Christmas: 20m UK car journeys expected this week
Speed Read First Covid-free Christmas in three years plus rail strike means this year’s festive getaway ‘set to be biggest ever’
By The Week Staff Published
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Rail strikes: whose side is the public on?
Talking Point Opinion split over who is to blame for month of train disruptions following failed talks between transport officials and unions
By The Week Staff Published
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New rail strikes could cripple network for a week
Speed Read More walkouts coming as government introduces new bill to ‘keep Britain moving’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Last updated
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Which lines are affected by this week’s rail strikes?
feature Travel chaos ‘far from over’ as thousands of train staff walk out
By Julia O'Driscoll Last updated
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Crossrail: when will the Elizabeth line open and what is the route?
feature The Queen makes a surprise visit to Paddington Station to open new line
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Flexible rail season tickets: ‘many passengers will be disappointed’
Why Everyone’s Talking About Part-time commuters can start using the new flexi tickets from 28 June
By The Week Staff Published
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