ÖBB RCG increase freight transport to Belgium and Scandinavia 20 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) ÖBB Rail Cargo Group will increase freight transport to Belgium and Scandinavia in order to meet the demand for sustainable rail freight.
Life-saving intervention milestone achieved on Britain’s rail network 20 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Vital Human Resources, along with Network Rail, have seen their Suicide Prevention Patrollers complete their 100th life-saving intervention.
NJ TRANSIT awards contracts for two construction projects 19 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The NJ TRANSIT Board have approved two major contracts, advancing projects to restore rail service to Sussex County and create a safe haven for rail cars in severe weather events.
CSX announces approval to acquire Pan Am Railways 19 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) CSX has announced the approval of their planned acquisition of Pan Am Railways, enabling them to extend their reach to a wider customer base.
Metrolink switches to 100 per cent renewable fuel 19 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Metrolink has announced that it has become the first passenger rail agency in the U.S. to completely power all its locomotives with renewable fuel.
Amtrak reveal new look of U.S. national network locomotives 19 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The first Amtrak locomotive that has the new design, which will appear on many Amtrak trains in the future, is travelling from California to Delaware.
Zonegreen complete installation of its Points Converter system for SWR 18 April 2022 | By Zonegreen Zonegreen have completed a fourth installation of its innovative Points Converter system for South Western Railway at the Fratton depot in Portsmouth.
Damaged Cambrian Line finally reopens to passengers 18 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) After flood damage caused by Storm Franklin in February, the Cambrian Line between Shrewsbury and Newtown has finally reopened to passengers.
Zonegreen install sidings protection at Doncaster Carr rail depot 15 April 2022 | By Zonegreen Zonegreen have installed a siding warning system at the Doncaster Carr rail depot which alerts personnel to imminent train movements.
SWR install new Living Wall at Portsmouth Harbour station 15 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) SWR have installed a new living wall at Portsmouth Harbour which is set to reduce air pollution, boost diversity, and reduce stress levels.
RAIB release report into Norfolk level crossing near miss 14 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) After a near collision between a passenger train and two cars at Coltishall Lane user worked level crossing, the RAIB have released several recommendations.
LTG Cargo launch intermodal freight services to terminals in Poland 14 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) LTG Cargo have launched intermodal freight services from Kaunas Intermodal Terminal (KIT) to terminals in Poland.
Great Northern passengers are the most satisfied with train cleanliness 13 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Survey results published by Transport Focus have shown that passengers on Great Northern are the most satisfied in the UK with the cleanliness of their train.
Zonegreen complete first safety installation for rail freight sector 13 April 2022 | By Zonegreen Zonegreen has completed its first installation for the rail freight sector by installing five powered derailers to protect a state-of-the-art rail traverser, which is critical to operations at DIRFT.
Alliance 4F express concern about underinvested French rail freight 13 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) With the worsening energy crisis, Alliance 4F have expressed concern that the French rail freight industry is going to suffer disproportionately when compared to road freight.
