All articles by Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) – Page 14
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NewsSouth Western Railway upgrading waiting rooms across its network
Waiting rooms at 10 South Western Railway stations are to be revamped with new and improved features to help customers relax and work while on the network.
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NewsScottish government set to take over Caledonian Sleeper service
It has been announced that Caledonian Sleeper services will be provided by the Scottish Government from 25 June 2023.
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Federal Railroad Administration announces new safety initiative
Federal Railroad Administration's Amit Bose has announced a new safety initiative which focuses on hazardous materials.
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NewsCanadian Government announces projects to reduce the impacts of climate change on rail
The Government of Canada is taking action to increase the resilience of Canada’s rail infrastructure while strengthening its supply chains.
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NewsImages: £1.2 million track upgrade set for Glasgow Central station
The track at Glasgow Central's platform 1 is set to be upgraded as part of a £1.2 million 10-week programme.
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NewsAlstom inaugurates new production site dedicated to railway electrification
Alstom has inaugurated a new plant in Lecco, Italy which will develop and manufacture electrification equipment for both the Italian and foreign markets.
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NewsVideo: Avanti West Coast launches new accessibility communication channel
Avanti West Coast have launched the Travel Companion communication channel which aims to reassure and enable independent travel for disabled customers.
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News€8.6 million contract signed for construction works towards the border of Latvia
LTG Infra have signed a €8.6 million contract with A.C.B. AS for construction works towards the border of Latvia.
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NewsImages: HS2 tunnelling machines pass Amersham
HS2 have confirmed that the two giant tunnelling machines digging under the Chilterns have passed the third of five ventilation and emergency access shafts.
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NewsEU announce €600 million grant for Serbia rail modernisation
The €600 million European Union grant will help to modernise the railways in Serbia and improve Serbia's connectivity with other European rail networks.
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NewsMulti-million-pound Ebbw Vale upgrade continues
Network Rail are continuing the multi-million-pound Ebbw Vale upgrade with platform construction work at both Llanhilleth and Newbridge stations.
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NewsEC approves €1.1 billion German scheme to support operators using electric traction
The European Commission has approved a €1.1 billion German scheme to compensate rail transport operators using electric traction.
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NewsAnalysis finds that rail freight could boost UK economy by £5.2bn annually by 2050
Analysis commissioned by Rail Partners has shown that if rail freight is trebled by 2050 the sector will deliver nearly £5.2bn in economic benefits.
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NewsVideo: Work begins at new Leven station site
As part of the £116 million Scottish Government funded Levenmouth Rail Link project, work has started on the new Leven station.
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NewsInnovative trial at station increases recycling rate for customer waste
Northern’s Bradford station has seen an increase in the amount of waste recycled thanks to an innovative new trial.
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VideoQ&A with Marc Silverwood, Northern: Development of intelligent trains
Marc Silverwood, Digital Trains System Manager at Northern, speaks with Global Railway Review’s Editorial Assistant, Elliot Robinson, about the development of new technology that Northern has been adopting as part of its Intelligent Trains programme.
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NewsGCRE welcome first round of railway construction innovation funding
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence has welcomed the first round of projects set to benefit from railway construction innovation funding.
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NewsImages: Network Rail to upgrade track in 175-year-old Staffordshire tunnel
Network Rail are investing £2 million in a reliability upgrade for track in a 175-year-old Staffordshire tunnel.
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NewsNetwork Rail helps Ukraine rebuild
Network Rail have supplied eight railway bridges and 30 bridge support tower and tunnel repair systems to support rail colleagues in Ukraine.
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NewsUAE launch new national freight network
Etihad Rail and the United Arab Emirates have officially launched the new transnational freight train network.