All articles by Global Railway Review – Page 27
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NewsLNER, Agility Trains and Hitachi Rail sign pioneering cooperation agreement
The Relationship Charter is a commitment between the three organisations which sets values and behaviours for cooperation over the next three decades.
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NewsDeutsche Bahn orders additional ICE 3neo trains
The order will see Siemens Mobility deliver an additional 17 ICE 3neo trains worth around €600 million to Deutsche Bahn (DB).
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ArticleAccess For All: Interview with Paul Jackson from Hull Trains and Lumo
For Global Railway Review’s ‘Access For All’ interview series, Paul Jackson, Head of Customer and Stakeholder Engagement at open access passenger operators Hull Trains and Lumo details the many facets of work that are steering the goal of truly accessible transport for all.
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NewsTranspennine Route Upgrade launches sustainable development strategy
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) programme’s new sustainability strategy titled ‘Our Guiding Compass’ outlines its commitments to delivering environmental benefits, social value and employment opportunities.
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NewsSoutheastern reaches fleet upgrade milestone
The 56th upgraded Southeastern train has rolled out of the depot, marking the halfway point of the operator's £10 million fleet upgrade project.
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NewsAgreement signed between Spain and Chile rail organisations
The cooperation agreement between Renfe and Chilean State Railways (EFE) will aim to develop railway operation in Chile and the rental and sale of rolling stock.
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NewsContracts awarded to build more high-speed rail lines in Italy
As leader of a consortium, the Webuild Group will build two sections of new high-speed railway along the Salerno-Reggio Calabria axis and between Palermo and Catania.
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ArticleAccess For All: Interview with LTG Link's Linas Baužys
For Global Railway Review’s ‘Access For All’ interview series, Linas Baužys, CEO at LTG Link, explains how the passenger transportation company of the Lithuanian Railways Group strives to deliver improved experiences for all travellers.
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NewsNorthern to run ‘Eurovision express’ despite train strikes
Despite UK train strikes on 12 May 2023, Northern will run an hourly service to help international visitors arriving at Manchester Airport get to the Eurovision event in Liverpool.
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NewsSaudi Arabia high-speed rail design and build contract awarded
A contract worth €1.4 billion has been signed to design and build 57km of a high-speed railway in the NEOM region, along the north Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia.
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NewsUK government to take over operating TransPennine Express
The Department for Transport will appoint its Operator of Last Resort to take over delivery of passenger services on the TPE network from 28 May 2023.
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NewsLNER expands Single Leg Pricing ticket option
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is to introduce simpler and more flexible ticketing options for customers across its network as part of a major step in overhauling outdated ticketing.
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NewsTX Logistik orders 40 Vectron locomotives from Siemens Mobility
The total order volume is around €300 million and the locomotives are planned to haul freight along the Rhine-Alpine Corridor.
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NewsSigrid Nikutta succeeds Clemens Först as Chair of Rail Freight Forward
Dr. Sigrid Nikutta, DB Board Member for Freight Transport and Head of DB Cargo AG, has taken over the Rail Freight Forward baton from Dr. Clemens Först who has been its Chair for five years.
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NewsAmtrak advances plans for new train maintenance facilities
Amtrak’s existing and future fleet, including new Acela, Amtrak Airo and Long Distance trains, will benefit from improved maintenance and repair facilities.
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ArticleAccess For All: Interview with GTR’s Sophie Court
For Global Railway Review’s ‘Access For All’ interview series, Sophie Court, Accessibility Improvement Manager at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), explains how a collaborative and educated approach is breaking down the barriers to travel.
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NewsNew rail cargo connection to Ukraine established
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is, in cooperation with the Ukrainian Railways, connecting Ukraine to its intermodal network with the new connection TransFER Vienna–Kyiv.
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NewsKeolis wins operation and maintenance contract in the Netherlands
Running between Amersfoort and Ede-Wageningen, the 13-year contract will start in December 2023, generating €150 million in revenue over its duration.
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NewsARA welcomes Federal Budget investment in net zero targets and sustainability
ARA's Chief Executive Officer says continued investment in sustainable transport systems is critical to achieving net zero targets and will drive the economy.
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NewsGCRE signs another partnership agreement
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) and Thales GTS have signed a partnership to work together on future rail projects.