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2024 - 5 - 23

All Aboard the Fun and Accessibility with Rupee and Sushi: The New Railway Adventures

battery-powered trains - innovation - LGBT+ support - rail incidents - railway accessibility - train technology - trains - West Midlands Railway

Embark on a journey with Rupee and Sushi in the new choose-your-own railway accessibility book! 🚂📘 #RailwayAdventures #RupeeAndSushi

All aboard the exciting new railway adventures with 'Rupee and Sushi Travel by Train'! This innovative choose-your-own journey book introduces readers to the delightful characters, Rupee and Sushi, as they navigate the world of train travel. Launched during Community Rail Week, this book aims to promote accessibility and inclusivity in railway experiences, making train journeys a fun and engaging experience for all. The creative storytelling and interactive elements in the book promise an immersive and entertaining ride for readers of all ages.

In other exciting news, West Midlands Railway has unveiled a new train named "Hurst Street" ahead of the upcoming Birmingham Pride festival. This gesture symbolizes the railway's support and celebration of diversity and inclusion within the community. 'Hurst Street' reflects the railway's commitment to honouring significant events and embracing the spirit of togetherness.

Did you know that 'Rupee and Sushi Travel by Train' offers unique insights into railway accessibility and encourages readers to explore different paths? The book's interactive format allows readers to choose their own adventures, fostering creativity and engagement. Similarly, the naming of 'Hurst Street' by West Midlands Railway showcases the importance of representation and inclusivity in public spaces, creating a more welcoming environment for all passengers.

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New railway accessibility book introduces Rupee and Sushi to train ... (Transport For Wales News)

'Rupee and Sushi Travel by Train', the choose your own journey railway accessibility book, has been launched during Community Rail Week.

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West Midlands Railway: New train named "Hurst Street" ahead of ... (West Midlands Railway)

Ahead of this weekend's Birmingham Pride festival, West Midlands Railway (WMR) has today named one of its newest trains “Hurst Street” in honour of.

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Man attacked by two teens on board North Ayrshire train (Largs and Millport Weekly News)

The victim was attacked by the teens while on board a train from Glasgow Central to Largs at around 7pm on Saturday, May 18.

Save A Train Continues to Innovate with Rail Enrichment (AccessWire)

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS / ACCESSWIRE / May 23, 2024 / Save A Train, the leader in digital B2B Rail ticketing worldwide and one of the largest global rail ...

CrossCountry takes pride in supporting LGBT+ communities (Global Rail News)

CrossCountry has unveiled two specially-liveried trains which will operate across the country this Pride season, spreading the love through Birmingham and ...

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More train carriages planned for town's harbour arm (Kent Online)

Plans to replace a landmark blue bus which served as a Greek restaurant with train carriages and outdoor seating have been revealed.

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Why did DFMs flock to Fundsmith and ditch Lindsell Train? (FT Adviser)

Back when Asset Allocator was but a twinkle in a publisher's eye, Terry Smith and Nick Train dominated the global equity sector.

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Hunt for teenagers after man attacked on train from Glasgow Central (STV News)

Officers were alerted to the incident that happened on board a train from Glasgow Central to Largs on May 18.

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Incident on Glasgow train after Celtic v Rangers game (Glasgow Times)

A person was viciously attacked on board the service from Glasgow Central to Largs at around 7pm on Saturday, May 18. Both suspects left the train at Kilwinning ...

New train named "Hurst Street" ahead of Birmingham Pride (Free Radio)

West Midlands Railway (WMR) has named it “Hurst Street” in honour of the city's famous Gay Village. The train, which features a rainbow diamond motif and the ...

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Bond manager leaves Baillie Gifford to train as teacher (FT Adviser)

Long-serving Baillie Gifford bond fund manager Torcail Stewart is leaving the company to train to become a teacher.

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Brand new battery technology to be trialled on TransPennine train ... (Manufacturer.com)

This is the first UK trial where a diesel engine is replaced with a battery on an intercity train. The trial is a collaboration between TransPennine Express, ...

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Hitachi Rail and TransPennine Express launch 'UK first' battery train ... (www.businessgreen.com)

First UK trial to replace a diesel engine with a battery on an intercity train is now underway following £15m Hitachi Rail investment.

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Battery train technology developed in North East goes into trials (Business Live)

Hitachi Rail has worked with Turntide Technologies to develop a battery unit that could help decarbonise rail travel.

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UK trials battery-powered train, ditching diesel - Energy Live News (Energy Live News - Energy Made Easy)

The UK's first trial of replacing a diesel engine with a battery on an intercity train has commenced. The initiative is a collaboration between Angel Trains, ...

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TransPennine Express kicks off first intercity battery trial - The ... (The Engineer)

A TransPennine Express 'Nova 1' train has been retrofitted with a battery system predicted to reduce emissions on routes this summer by around 30 per cent.

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I spent £200 on a train ticket to have no seat, no WiFi and no toilet (Metro)

Columnist Jacob Hawley describes a rail journey from hell and says that he's come to expect problems whenever he travels by train.

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Ticket retailer calls for access to all train fares (Railway Gazette International)

UK: A 'Charter for Change' calling for third-party retailers to be given full access to all ticketing products has been launched by Virgin Trains Ticketing.

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First train station by MAD designed to feel like a "museum about time" (Dezeen)

Ma Yansong explains how his studio MAD combined historical and contemporary elements for its first train station in this talk hosted by Dezeen.

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