News – Page 102
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NewsTfW launch new on-train Wi-Fi portal with real-time information
Transport for Wales have launched an on-train Wi-Fi portal which provides passengers information showing the train’s location, the next stop and the service’s destination.
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NewsGTR sets out apprenticeships target for 2023
Govia Thameslink Railway has announced its 2023 target of supporting 220 new and existing employees into apprenticeship programmes.
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NewsEurasia Rail and the railway sector to meet in Istanbul
Eurasia Rail International Railway, Light Rail Systems, Infrastructure and Logistics Exhibition is preparing to host the leading actors of the world’s railway sector in Istanbul from 21 June to 23 June 2023.
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NewsNorthern appoint new Head of Engineering Transformation Delivery
Northern have appointed John Khatri as new Head of Engineering Transformation Delivery to focus on enhancing working and improvements to facilities.
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NewsORR calls for implementation of automatic passenger information notifications
The Office of Rail and Road has called for all train companies to implement a system which automatically notifies passengers of any travel changes.
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NewsLE TRAIN and Talgo sign agreement to develop a fleet of high-speed trains
LE TRAIN have signed an agreement with Talgo for the development of a new fleet of high-speed trains based on the Talgo Avril train platform.
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NewsKorea National Railway to sponsor UIC High-Speed Rail Congress 2023
Organisers of the UIC High-Speed Rail Congress 2023 have announced that their first platinum sponsor is Korea National Railway (KNR), the state-owned agency responsible for construction and management of national rail infrastructures.
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NewsGTR solar panels generated 236,387kWh of energy in 2022
Govia Thameslink Railway’s network of solar panels across Denmark Hill and Streatham Hill generated 236,387kWh of energy in 2022.
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News‘First-of-its-kind' rail footbridge opens to improve level crossing safety
Opened in the UK, the eye-catching level crossing structure known as a ‘FLOW’ bridge, is equipped with a real-time structural health monitoring system which records how it performs, allowing future improvements to the design and more efficient maintenance.
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NewsERMEWA, INVEHO and IRT Railenium launch innovation project M4.0
ERMEWA SA, INVEHO and IRT Railenium have launched a joint research and innovation Maintenance 4.0 project to advance condition-based and predictive maintenance.
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NewsUK survey finds business travellers want to increase use of lower carbon modes of transport
Research has found that 72% of UK business travellers would like to increase the use of lower carbon modes of transport such as rail in 2023.
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NewsÖBB Rail Cargo Group improves rating in significant environmental ranking
ÖBB RCG has received a B rating from the Carbon Disclosure Project, a significant improvement from its previous rating.
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NewsReliability upgrade set for track between Scarborough and Hull
Network Rail are upgrading three miles of railway tracks between Scarborough and Hull as part of a £3.2m investment to improve reliability.
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NewsVideo: First new Transport for Wales £800m fleet of trains unveiled
New Class 197 trains which will become the backbone of TfW’s services across the length of the Wales and Borders network have been revealed.
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NewsResearch finds better connected public transport can cut car usage
Newly released research investigating attitudes toward public transport has found that three in four people prefer better-connected public transport over driving.
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NewsElron orders 10 additional trains from Škoda Group
Elron have exercised the option for 10 additional electric multiple-units from Škoda Group, bringing the total number of units in the order to 16.
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NewsEurostar Group reveals new brand to reaffirm ambition to double passengers by 2030
Eurostar Group has unveiled new branding which will support them in their ambition to carry 30 million passengers by 2030.
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NewsNetwork Rail begin work on new Cameron Bridge Station
Network Rail has begun work on the new Cameron Bridge station which is being built as part of the £116m Scottish Government Levenmouth Rail Link project.
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NewsA high-speed rail network in the EU is key to future sustainable mobility
A study has revealed that investing in a comprehensive European high-speed rail network will massively reduce the environmental footprint of European passenger transport.
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NewsNetwork Rail in talks to upgrade telecoms infrastructure
Network Rail has begun an exclusive discussion with a private sector consortium to enter a partnership to upgrade its ageing telecoms infrastructure.