The railway transport cost is one of the key factors that determine how much the railway fares are.The total cost of the journey depends on the speed of the train, how many people are on board, and the number of coaches.As a general rule, it ranges between Rs 1,000 and Rs 2,000 per kilometre.The train…
Australia has more rail fares than any other country in the world.And you won’t find a higher-cost option in the country, which is why many travellers would rather travel on an express train than a private car.But how do you find the cheapest train fares in the most congested city in the continent?We looked at…
On Sunday, a freight train derailed in Sydney, leaving more than 30 people injured, and the NSW Transport Minister, Andrew Constance, said it had been caused by “poor design” and “poor maintenance”.“It was a tragic accident and the people on board are obviously devastated,” Mr Constance said on Sunday.“There are some really difficult questions to…
Transport Canada says it will pay more for passenger trains than ever before after the federal government announced a steep hike in the price of rail travel in 2017.The hike will affect more than 2,000 major rail companies.The ministry said Monday that it expects to spend $10 billion to $13 billion on passenger rail services…
A new online platform has emerged to report scams to authorities and police, offering people a tool to report potential fraudsters to the authorities.The platform, which has been launched by a group of former employees of the Bangladesh Railway Transport (BTR) and its subsidiaries, aims to make the system easier for people to report any…
By Chris KitchingThe rail fares have gone up, and that’s because the government is not spending the money on upgrading rail lines.The railways’ new rail fares are the lowest in a generation.The government has spent £1.5bn on upgrading existing lines, with only £1bn allocated for upgrading new lines.That is the lowest ever for the railways,…
I’ve got a pretty solid set of credentials when it comes to the X1.First, the X2 is one of the best electric vehicles I’ve driven.Second, I’ve never had an issue with my battery.And third, I’m a loyal Tesla fanboy.The X1 was a major change for me, as I’ve always loved the idea of a small,…
The cost of running a railway is a central issue in the railway debate and it is something the Government has been very keen to focus on.A key part of the government’s plan to reduce costs is to cut the price of the rail transport services that run on the network.While it has not yet…
Transport fares in the UK are often cheaper than those in Europe, according to a new study from the University of Leeds.The study by the University’s Centre for Transport Economics and Policy (CTEEP) suggests the average fare for a UK rail journey in 2017 was £10.75.However, the study found that in comparison with other European…
India’s railway transport sector has grown rapidly in recent years, but how much is it paying its employees?A new report by the India Railways says it is paying about $7,000 a month for a train driver in the capital, Delhi.That translates to about $25,000 per month, and is the equivalent of about $30,000 in wages.According…