Alstom deliver first semi high-speed regional train for Delhi-Meerut RRTS line 9 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The semi high-speed regional train is designed to run at 180kmph and is expected to decrease travel time between Delhi-Meerut by 40 per cent.
Rail passengers increase for Australasian rail services during Q1 2022 9 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The ARA has found that national passenger numbers have increased by 5.66 million during the first quarter of 2022.
HS2 acquires major Manchester station site 9 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) HS2 has purchased Square One on Travis Street from Bruntwood in readiness for the construction of a new high-speed railway station in Manchester.
ORR to ramp up scrutiny of Network Rail’s work 6 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) ORR will increase the scrutiny of Network Rail’s work on behalf of passengers and taxpayers, as the UK recovers from financial impact of the pandemic.
Poll shows 81 per cent of passengers want more rail routes opened to Europe 6 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Polling for HS1 Ltd has found that over 80 per cent of passengers would be more likely to travel to Europe if more routes were available.
ÖBB to modernise three stations in the Mattig Valley 6 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) ÖBB is able to convert the stations in Munderfing, Mattighofen and Mauerkirchen thanks to financial support from the state of Upper Austria.
Siemens Mobility and Deutsche Bahn present new hydrogen train 5 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility have presented the newly developed Mireo Plus H and a newly designed mobile hydrogen storage trailer.
Peter Reidy to return to KiwiRail as CEO 5 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) KiwiRail have announced the return of Peter Reidy to the role of CEO, nearly four years after he left the position to become CEO at Fletcher Construction.
New tool launched to help British rail industry measure social value 4 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The Rail Social Value Tool was co-funded by Network Rail and helps to measures the social value of rail investments and infrastructure projects.
Network Rail cracks down on metal cable thieves in South Yorkshire 4 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Network Rail and the British Transport Police are using new surveillance techniques to stop railway vandals in South Yorkshire.
Elizabeth line confirmed to open on 24 May 2022 4 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Transport for London have confirmed the opening date of the Elizabeth line, pending safety approvals, which will transform travel across the capital.
ARA welcome COVID-19 rail recovery commitment 4 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The ARA have welcomed the Victorian Budget which delivers significant funding to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the rail network.
New signalling system commissioned for Great Northern’s route to London 3 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The new signalling system, which replaces outdated components with digital equipment, will offer Great Northern passengers more reliable journeys to the City of London.
ÖBB RCG transport vehicles from Spain to Austria sustainably for the first time 3 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) ÖBB RCG organised the first test train from Barcelona to St. Valentin/Schwertberg to transport goods from Spain to Austria on rail instead of road.
TransPennine Express invest £100k to boost accessibility in the North 3 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Electronic devices that help visually impaired people navigate stations have been installed thanks to a £100k investment by TransPennine Express.
