Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 10-14 October 2022.
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LTG Cargo Polska starts transporting cargo for Cedrob
LTG Cargo Polska has announced the start of rail transportation services for Cedrob, one of Poland’s largest poultry producers.
Metra debuts new SD70MACH locomotive
Metra have unveiled a remanufactured locomotive, named SD70MACH, that promises to increase reliability and decrease emissions.
High-speed ‘Javelin’ trains to get multi-million pound upgrade
The Southeastern 'Javelin' trains will get a full interior refresh, including new carpets and seats, with proposed new seating layouts to assist people with reduced mobility.
LNER highlights carbon emission savings by switching to train travel
LNER is encouraging Britons to ditch their cars for autumn leisure trips, highlighting that 186,200 tCO2e of carbon emissions could be saved if each took just one journey by train rather than car.
Govia Thameslink Railway is first in transport sector to achieve EDI accolade
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has passed the comprehensive National Equality Standard (NES) for its internal diversity and inclusion policies.
Coca-Cola bottler makes distribution switch from road to rail
The distribution move by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners will save a total of almost four million road miles per year and remove a total of 15,000 lorry journeys from some of the UK’s busiest roads.
Businesses across the UK encouraged to become HS2 supplier
HS2 has launched a new supplier guide to help businesses of all sizes across the UK unlock millions of pounds in new contract opportunities with HS2’s construction partners.
Northern celebrate 1st anniversary of Neville Hill TrainCare Centre takeover
Northern became the sole operator of the Neville Hill TrainCare Centre on 17 October 2021 and have since transformed the depot.
Tesmec announce significant growth in domestic and international railway market
Tesmec have announced significant sales orders on the domestic and international railway market of an approximate total of €60 million.
Etihad Rail complete tracklaying work on UAE main line in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah
As part of the last package of Stage Two of the UAE National Rail Network, Etihad Rail have completed tracklaying works on the main line in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.
CHSRA apply for federal funding to advance construction toward Bakersfield
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has applied for new federal funding to expedite important safety improvements along the rail line in the Central Valley.
Trebling rail freight can help support transition to net zero
Rail Partners have set out the need for an ambitious freight growth target to transform the sector over the next three decades.
CargoBeamer begins Rostock-Kaldenkirchen service
CargoBeamer has announced the expansion of its network with the new Rostock-Kaldenkirchen service which operates exclusively in Germany.
First UK Family Lounge to open at Kings Cross Station
LNER are to open a new area at Kings Cross Station which has been designed to give families a dedicated space to wait for trains.
