Bamako: The sign above the station entrance declares that this is the Dakar-Niger Railway: the start of a trek from the arid Sahel to the tropical Atlantic, 1,300 kilometres (800 miles) away. But for those hoping to buy a ticket for a legendary journey, disappointment awaits. Not a single […]
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South African Transport Minister ,Mbalula Fikile has attributed incessant burning of trains in the Cape area as the handiwork of corrupt forces seeking to blackmail rail authority in the country. In a series of tweets after a visit to the site of the arson,the Minister said “some of these acts […]
Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed visuals for a multimodal Ülemiste terminal in Tallinn, Estonia, which will form part of the Rail Baltica high-speed rail network,detailed report by Dezeen.com has disclosed. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects in collaboration with local studio Esplan, the Ülemiste terminal will be the starting point for […]
In a fast-paced world, rail passengers automatically expect internet connectivity when they are mobile. With increased commuting times, travellers are looking to use their time productively when travelling. Chiltern Railways were quick to recognise this as a priority and, as a progressive company priding itself on being an early adopter […]
By Chen Cheng E-tickets are rapidly rolling out. This was originally a convenience measure, but many netizens said that they were inconvenienced by the elderly and groups not familiar with the Internet and mobile phone operations. A surging news reporter survey shows that after the implementation of e-tickets, the related […]