All articles by Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) – Page 8
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NewsSWR and Network Rail to reopen 143-year-old pier to trains
South Western Railway and Network Rail have confirmed that Ryde Pier will reopen to trains after a large programme of renewal work to give it further life.
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NewsImages: Rail Baltica and TELT conclude knowledge-sharing workshop
Representatives from Rail Baltica and Tunnel Euralpin Lyon Turin have shared insights and discussed the progress of the two European railway mega projects.
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NewsMoU signed between RailNetEurope and Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking
EU-RAIL and RNE signed the MoU to formalise their commitment to foster an integrated, high-capacity European railway network by eliminating barriers to interoperability.
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NewsHS2 launch new construction apprenticeships
HS2 have launched a new apprenticeship programme with construction partner EKFB which is designed to provide applicants with hands-on insight.
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NewsSiemens Mobility extend service contract for rail vehicles in the North of England
As part of the €530 million contract extension, Siemens Mobility will maintain 51-strong Class 185 train fleet for a further eight years, until 2031.
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NewsGTR’s first Class 387/1 completes static testing of digital ETCS in-cab signalling equipment
As part of the East Coast Digital Programme, GTR’s first Class 387/1 Great Northern Electrostar train has completed static testing of new digital ETCS in-cab signalling equipment.
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Amtrak Virginia sets another ridership record in April
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority has announced that ridership on the Amtrak Virginia service saw a 53.2% increase in April 2023 over April 2022.
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NewsNorthern announce new interim Regional Director for the North West
Northern have announced that Craig Harrop will be the new interim Regional Director for Northern in the North West.
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NewsMinnesota transportation bill approves funding for Northern Lights Express
Minnesota has passed a transportation bill that includes nearly $195 million in funding for the Northern Lights Express, a passenger rail line that would connect Minneapolis and Duluth.
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NewsSWR complete major refurbishment on 85-year-old Malden Manor station
South Western Railway have completed a major refurbishment on Malden Manor station ahead of its 85th birthday.
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NewsNew proposals bring East West Rail Oxford-Cambridge rail service one step closer
East West Railway Company has published its East West Rail update which details plans to bring investment to the Oxford and Cambridge region.
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NewsNorthern appoint new Regional Director for Yorkshire, Humberside and East Midlands
Northern have announced that Kerry Peters will succeed Tony Baxter as the Regional Director in Yorkshire, Humberside and the East Midlands.
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NewsOld Northern uniforms to be recycled into insulation
Northern are set to recycle old uniforms no longer needed by staff as part of a new environmental push.
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NewsUNIFE and CER welcome the outcome of Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation negotiations
The outcome of the negotiations on the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation now includes rail under its scope.
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NewsImages: Network Rail to refurbish 130-year-old footbridge
Network Rail have begun work to fully repair and restore a 130-year-old footbridge at Beverley station in Yorkshire.
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NewsSoutheastern to ban e-Scooters
Southeastern are enforcing a ban on e-Scooters from 1 June due to concerns over the fire risk they pose when taken aboard trains.
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NewsTX Logistik order 115 new wagons for intermodal transport
TX Logistik AG has ordered a further 115 double pocket wagons of the T3000 type for intermodal transport.
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NewsWork continues on first section of East Coast Main Line digital signalling
Further engineering work is taking place in late June to prepare what will become the first part of the East Coast Main Line to operate with digital signalling.
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NewsDB use 3D printing to transform train maintenance
Deutsche Bahn have produced 100,000 3D-printed spare parts for train maintenance, allowing them to save time, money and resources.
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NewsNetwork Rail publish £44 billion five-year plan
Network Rail’s five-year plan for the railway in England and Wales sees increased investment in tackling climate change and improving train performances.