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Rail Business UKMessaging rethink urged as rail faces slow recovery
UK: Rail industry insiders are urging a rethink of government messaging to avoid using public transport, amid suggestions that a recovery of rail traffic to pre-Covid levels may not be achieved within two years.
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Rail Business UKRestoring pre-Covid service ‘could take two years’ as TOCs face logistical hurdles
UK: Government aspirations for a significant ramping up of passenger services towards pre-coronavirus levels are unlikely to be achieved, with train operating companies warning of staff shortages and a lack of clarity over capacity leading to an increasingly confusing situation.
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In depthComment: Getting back on track
An essential first step will be to overcome the perception that public transport is dangerous, and emphasise that the risks can be managed. As well as putting the appropriate processes in place, it is vital to get the messaging right, and that needs to start now.
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NewsUIC shares ways to restore confidence in rail travel
COVID-19: The International Union of Railways has published a summary of potential steps that could be adopted to increase customer confidence in rail transport following the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsApril 2021 date for InnoTrans announced
INNOTRANS: The rescheduled InnoTrans railway and transport trade fair will now take place from April 27 to 30 2021, organiser Messe Berlin has confirmed.