Hitachi Rail secures £500 million deal for new UK-manufactured trains
Hitachi Rail has secured a £500 million contract to manufacture 14 new five-car trains in County Durham, supporting UK jobs and expanding FirstGroup's open access rail services.
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Hitachi Rail has secured a £500 million contract to manufacture 14 new five-car trains in County Durham, supporting UK jobs and expanding FirstGroup's open access rail services.
Northern has pledged to improve accessibility and passenger assistance reliability, focusing on staff training, technology use and enhanced support for disabled passengers, with progress monitored by the ORR.
TransPennine Express celebrates the holiday season with a festive on-board menu and community-driven decorations at Selby station.
Southeastern and Hitachi Rail have signed a new maintenance contract for the Class 395 "Javelin" trains, aimed at reducing costs, improving availability and continuing a £27 million refurbishment programme.
Amtrak has completed a $4 million renovation of the G.K. Butterfield Station in Wilson, N.C., enhancing accessibility, safety and comfort as part of its nationwide commitment to improving the travel experience.
Network Rail has launched a digital notification system for North West residents to receive personalised, real-time updates about nearby railway works, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.
Madrid Metro’s LARA programme has empowered over 1,700 individuals with intellectual disabilities to travel independently, promoting inclusion through personalised training and accessibility initiatives.
Google Street View has launched inside 18 central London stations, allowing passengers to virtually navigate facilities and plan journeys more confidently, with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity.
Transport for Wales successfully managed one of its busiest Novembers, transporting over 130,000 fans to Cardiff for major sporting events, supported by its £800 million investment in new trains.
Renfe has expanded into the Italian market by acquiring a 33% stake in Longitude Holding, launching regional passenger services in Piedmont from January 2025.
South Western Railway will be the first service to transition to public ownership under new government reforms aimed at improving reliability and passenger focus across the UK rail network.
Young Londoners’ creative posters encouraging priority seat awareness are now displayed across the TfL network, promoting inclusivity and accessibility for all travellers.
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Great British Rail Replacement appoints Shakil Akbar as Rail Replacement Manager North to enhance efficiency and set new industry standards in rail disruption services.
Thessaloniki has launched Greece's first driverless metro, a 9.6km line featuring advanced Hitachi Rail technology, set to cut 56,000 cars from roads daily and reduce CO2 emissions by 77,000 tonnes annually.