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24th May 2023

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TRANSPORT FOR WALES

AR maps of TfW stations to assist passengers​

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Briteyellow map of Cardiff Central​

Augmented reality maps of six of Transport for Wales’ (TfW) biggest stations have been created to help passengers feel more confident when using the rail network.

It is hoped the AR maps can be used to assist passengers who may be nervous about travelling, such as those visiting a station for the first time or people with mobility issues.

The interactive maps can be used to locate key areas in the stations including customer information screens, lifts, toilets, help points and waiting rooms.

Created by indoor wayfinding company Briteyellow, the first six maps to be created are of Cardiff Central, Cardiff Queen Street, Newport, Chester, Shrewsbury and Pontypridd.

These maps can be viewed here.

Michael Davies, Insights and Innovation Manager at Transport for Wales, said: “These maps will enable customers to plan their journey through the station prior to their visit.

“It’s really a great step towards improving the experience and accessibility needs of our customers, and I’m looking forward to seeing it develop further.

“It’s been fantastic to continue to work with the Briteyellow team, who were part of the first group to take part in the Lab by TFW innovation accelerator programme.”

As part of their submission to the Lab by TfW programme, Briteyellow created a solution to improve communication about station facilities and availability to enable customers to find and interact with staff easily, whilst also helping to reduce stress for passengers and encourage self-service.

The has now been developed into the BriteWay-XR app, which is currently in the process of customer testing.

Since going through the Lab by TfW programme, Briteyellow has gone on to receive funding from Catapult Connected after winning the Department for Transport’s first Accessibility Transport Research and Innovation Grants Programme, receiving up to £120k in funding.

They have also recently been announced as winner of funding through the Design Age Institute - Transport Pathfinder Innovation Programme that looks to re-design the functionality of the app to make it truly inclusive and easy to use.

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Independent report:​

Urgent Safety Advice 02/2023: Overspeeding through Spital Junction

Published: 25 May 2023

RAIB has today issued urgent safety advice addressed to Network Rail and transport undertakings who operate trains on the East Coast Main Line through Peterborough station.

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Increase in match funding for steam locomotive 2874​

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2874 undergoing work​

The 2874 Trust has announced that the match funding for GWR locomotive 2874 has been increased.

The fundraiser aims to pay for investigative work on the locomotive's boiler, ans started with pledges up to £2500, but this has now been increased by £500 to £3000.

This means that for every £1 donated up to a maximum of £3000, the donation will be doubled.

The fundraiser was launched back in May and has this far raised £5455.

The closing date for the fundraiser is 5th June, so there is still time to donate via the 2874 Trust website.
 
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2874 undergoing work​

A 2874 Trust spokesperson said “The fund raiser was launched on May 8th and the total thus far is £5455, with the closing date of 5th June there is plenty of time to not only reach our target but may be exceed it as well.

“Our thanks to everyone who has donated your support is invaluable and will make 2874's return to steam that little bit closer”
 
26th May 2023

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NetworkRail:

Working around the clock to replace the track between Rhoose and Bridgend​

Region & Route: Wales & Western: Wales & Borders

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NR Logo​

Rail passengers have been urged to check before they travel from Saturday 27 May to Sunday 4 June as track maintenance work, which will improve reliability, will take place in Llantwit Major and Boverton.

Network Rail will be working continuously for eight days alongside contractors, Colas Rail, to remove and replace the track and ballast on a vital part of the Vale of Glamorgan line.

The core work will start on Saturday 27 May and will finish at 12:00pm on Sunday 4 June.

Further work is planned during the night when trains aren’t in service until the end of July.

A rail replacement bus service will be replacing trains between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Bridgend from Saturday 27 May until 12:00 pm on Sunday 4 June.

The same service will be in place on Sunday 11 June until 3:05 pm as Network Rail are working overnight on Saturday 10 June.

Passengers will need to check before travelling at https://www.journeycheck.com/tfwrail/

Mark Dix, Project Interface Manager at Network Rail Wales & Borders, said: “This is one of many sites across Wales and Borders that we are working to improve passenger services by replacing old track and replacing with brand new.

“We would like to thank the local community in advance for bearing with us for work and disruption that it might cause.”

Marie Daly, Chief Customer and Culture Officer at TfW, said: “This essential maintenance work will help improve the reliability of our services on this important passenger route to Cardiff Airport.

“While this work is taking place we would encourage all customers to allow extra time for their journeys and to check for the latest up-to-date information on the TfW website or mobile app before travelling.”

Transport for Wales: Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Bridgend route

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26th May 2023

Northern uniforms to be recycled into insulation​

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Shredded Hi-vis clothing at Avena facility​

Northern has announced plans to recycle its staff's old uniforms.

As part of a renewed push for sustainability, the operator will regularly collect uniform items that staff no longer need from depots and train crew centres.

It will then shred the items and use them in one of three ways.
  • Pure fibre structured material will be used to create new clothes.
  • Some will be used in the manufacture of new products, such as insulation, sound boards and partition walls.
  • Any items not suitable for either of these options will be incinerated to create energy as an alternative to landfill.
 
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Northern Hi-vis clothing​

Northern employs nearly seven thousand workers, many of whom wear uniform at work.

As a result, Northern has tens of thousands of uniform and workwear items in use by workers at any one time.

In active and demanding jobs, wear and tear is significant and items need replacing regularly.

Where a uniform item includes the Northern logo, the company has to dispose of it safely, so it does not fall into the hands of people who might use it to impersonate railway workers in order to gain access to railway premises.
 
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Northern Hi-vis clothing at depot​

Mike Roe, safety and environment director at Northern, said, “We already recycle 70% of our waste, but we're on a mission to get that to 74% by 2026.

“Uniforms are something we have in abundance and through natural wear and tear and turnover of staff we regularly have to order-in fresh supplies.

“By ensuring old items are being recycled rather than ending up in general waste we can reduce our environmental impact and support other businesses that are looking to source greener components for their products.”

“At Avena we have implemented lockable units across multiple Northern locations so their staff are able to utilise the secure recycling facilities at the site most convenient to them.

“The old uniforms and workwear will be recycled in the most effective way possible which guarantees full landfill avoidance whilst assisting Northern with their environmental targets.”
 
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