Siemens Mobility sign contract for 2,000km high-speed rail system in Egypt 30 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Siemens Mobility have signed a contract to provide approximately 2,000 kilometres of modern, safe, and integrated rail system to link 60 cities in Egypt.
Effects of COVID-19 crisis can still be seen in railway activity in Europe 30 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The latest CER Crisis Impact Tracker has shown that, while rail traffic is growing, both passenger and freight volumes and revenue losses are continuing.
ORR stats show rail performance is better than before pandemic 27 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The latest ORR stats show that rail performance worsened in January to March 2022, although it still performed better than it was before the pandemic.
Network Rail staff deliver equipment to Ukrainian Railways 26 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Network Rail staff have come to the aid of rail colleagues in Ukraine by delivering equipment that will help keep Ukrainian railways running.
AI solution developed to improve biodiversity by Britain’s railway tracks 26 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology and Keen AI have been working with Network Rail to develop solutions to remotely monitor biodiversity.
DB Cargo UK launches new safety campaign 26 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) DB Cargo UK have launched a safety campaign that empowers workers to intervene and stop any activity that they feel to be unsafe.
ÖBB celebrate first anniversary of the Nightjet from Vienna and Innsbruck to Amsterdam 25 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) ÖBB are celebrating the first year of the Nightjet from Vienna and Innsbruck to Amsterdam which has saved over 40,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions compared to air travel
STI Castell’s depot safety system delivers impressive results for RATP 25 May 2022 | By ServTrayvou Interlocking STI Castell's sustainable depot safety system for the 3-tracks metro depot outside Paris, has successfully eliminated human error and damages to materials.
CHSRA apply for over $1 billion in federal funds for high-speed rail project 25 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The California High-Speed Rail Authority have submitted two applications for federal funding in a major push for continued federal partnership.
Webuild reach breakthrough on Brenner Base Tunnel 24 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) As work proceeds on the world’s largest tunnel, Webuild have finished 24.1 kilometres of tunnel work under Brenner.
CER remain committed to aid efforts in Ukraine 24 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) CER have continued to work closely with its members to meet transport needs in Ukraine since the outbreak of the war.
Passenger assistance buggies replaced at London Euston 24 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) After 18 years of service, passenger assistance buggies at London Euston station have been replaced by 12 new electric machines.
HS2 expands workforce to reach apprenticeship milestone 24 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) HS2’s workforce has increased by more than 2,000 in the last quarter, with 923 apprentices now benefiting from HS2 career development.
Elizabeth line commences service 24 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The Elizabeth line has started running between Paddington and Abbey Wood, marking the most significant addition to London’s transport network for decades.
Midlands’ newest and longest railway bridge now fully functional 23 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Network Rail have announced the opening of the Midlands’ newest and longest railway bridge after the first freight train passed over the structure.
