News – Page 48
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NewsGood News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Network Rail enhancing safety education ahead of overhead wire electrification, Hull Trains and Northern inspiring future female train drivers and GTR hosting a unique on-board art class.
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NewsAlstom signs €2.8 billion deal with Hamburger Hochbahn for metro trains and signalling
Alstom has signed a €2.8 billion agreement with Hamburger Hochbahn AG to deliver up to 374 new metro trains and equip the U5 line with advanced signalling systems.
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NewsLiebherr Transportation Systems to provide HVAC units for Etihad Rail high-speed trains
Liebherr Transportation Systems will supply and service advanced HVAC units for Etihad Rail's high-speed trains, ensuring passenger comfort in the United Arab Emirates' extreme climate conditions.
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Newsenfinium and Freightliner achieve first rail freight waste delivery at Ferrybridge site
enfinium and Freightliner have achieved a milestone by delivering waste to the Ferrybridge site via rail, reducing emissions and road traffic while expanding the facility's catchment area for unrecyclable waste.
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NewsSydney Metro City project to launch on 4 August 2024
Sydney's new metro line, extending from Chatswood to Sydenham with additional underground stations, will offer fast, reliable and frequent services starting 4 August 2024, pending final approvals.
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NewsScotRail introduces temporary timetable amid ongoing pay dispute
ScotRail has introduced a temporary timetable to improve service reliability amid reduced driver availability and ongoing pay disputes with trade unions.
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NewsRailway upgrades to impact Bakerloo line and London Overground in August 2024
Essential railway upgrades will affect Bakerloo line and London Overground passengers from 3 August to 8 August 2024, with improvements aimed at enhancing reliability and preventing future disruptions.
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NewsArriva Netherlands launches new train service connecting Belgium, Netherlands and Germany
Arriva Netherlands introduces a new international rail service, facilitating seamless travel between Liège, Maastricht and Aachen without requiring passengers to change trains.
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NewsKiwiRail Board Chair David McLean announces retirement
KiwiRail Board Chair David McLean announces his retirement effective July 2024, citing organisational transition and pride in KiwiRail's role in New Zealand's transport and environmental sectors.
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NewsRIA responds to appointment of Lord Hendy as UK Transport Minister
The Railway Industry Association welcomes the appointment of Lord Peter Hendy as Transport Minister, praising his extensive experience and expertise in the transport sector.
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NewsAmtrak's preliminary ridership figures for Borealis trains show promising start
Preliminary figures from the first full month of Borealis train service between St. Paul and Chicago show promising ridership with over 18,500 passengers, averaging 300 per train daily.
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NewsNetwork Rail Consulting appoints Rachel Maguire as new Finance Director
Network Rail Consulting has appointed Rachel Maguire as its new Finance Director, effective as of 1 July 2024, succeeding Andrew Noble, who is retiring at the end of the month.
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NewsÖBB Rail Cargo Group unveils TransFLEX for enhanced rail freight flexibility
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has introduced TransFLEX, a new product offering tailored, flexible rail freight solutions for ad-hoc and multimodal transport needs.
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NewsTrain operators launch ‘Be Kind’ campaign to combat abuse towards rail staff
The 'Be Kind' campaign, initiated by LNER and joined by numerous UK train operators, highlights the harmful impact of abusive messages on rail staff and calls for respect and kindness towards those who assist passengers.
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NewsNorthern introduces affordable fares on Northumberland line ahead of re-opening
Northern will offer affordable fares on the newly re-opened Northumberland Line, ensuring passengers pay no more than £3 for a single journey along the entire route, enhancing connectivity across Southeast Northumberland.
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NewsLiebherr to supply propane-based HVAC systems for Stadler Polska trains
Liebherr-Transportation Systems will provide 80 propane-based HVAC systems to Stadler Polska, marking its first series-produced units using this eco-friendly refrigerant.
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NewsGood News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Aurizon's Community Giving Fund empowering Australian charities, Caledonian Sleeper partnering with City Harvest to fight hunger and food waste and Southern Railway's collaboration with the Aldingbourne Trust to beautify West Sussex stations.
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NewsUK railway industry welcomes new era under Labour government's leadership
The railway industry, led by the Railway Industry Association, is preparing for significant changes under Prime Minister Keir Starmer's newly elected Labour government, with a focus on modernisation, sustainability and economic growth.
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NewsNew train services to connect Manchester, West Midlands and London Euston
London Northwestern Railway has announced plans to extend services between Manchester, the West Midlands and London Euston, enhancing connectivity and capacity with new electric trains starting in 2026.
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Newsc2c revises net zero targets to 2040
Trenitalia c2c has revised its net-zero target from 2050 to 2040, aligning with its parent company's sustainability goals and committing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain.