First electrification system for rail freight terminals boost UK net zero plans
A rail freight terminal in Northamptonshire has become the first in the UK to demonstrate an electrification system, boosting plans to reach net zero.
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Rail journeys increased across October and December despite restrictions
Rail journeys increased to 285 million in Britain over October and December 2021, marking the highest number of passenger journeys since January to March 2020.
Gatwick Express will resume non-stop service to support airport recovery
The Gatwick Express will resume a non-stop service from Sunday 3 April; it aims to support the recovery of Gatwick Airport as pandemic restrictions are lifted.
Siemens Mobility to deliver first hydrogen-powered train for Bavaria
The two-car hydrogen-powered trainset will be presented to the public in the spring of 2022, with pilot tests beginning from mid-2023 on Bayerische Regiobahn routes.
Alstom to supply signalling solution for Thessaloniki-Idomeni line in Greece
Alstom have signed a contract to modernise the Thessaloniki-Idomeni line in Greece; the project includes signalling, electrification and track renewal.
Construction on Stage Two of the UAE National Rail Network progressing well
Stage Two of the UAE National Rail Network, developed by Etihad Rail, is progressing well with 70 per cent of the project already completed.
Cambrian Line to reopen with extra £2m announced for future protection
Network Rail will invest an extra £2 million into the railway line when it reopens to further improve its resilience after recent storm damage.
HS2 tunnelling machines complete first stage of digging under Chilterns
Two Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) excavating HS2’s longest tunnels have completed the first stage of their drive up to the first ventilation shaft at Chalfont St Peter.
Thales to implement ERTMS Central Safety System into Dutch rail network
Thales will implement the Central Safety System in order to achieve much safer and more sustainable railway traffic network for the Netherlands.
Canada begin new phase of procurement process for High Frequency Rail
The Government is seeking the advice and views from people in the industry regarding the High Frequency Rail Project, the largest transportation project Canada has seen in decades.
Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking publishes Call for Proposals 2022-1
Projects worth €390 million are expected to be funded under the Europe’s Rail 2022-1 Call for Proposals for Research and Innovation activities.
£84m investment to cut delays of trains in Manchester and North West
The investment will deliver track side upgrades, platform extensions for longer trains and bigger depots across the regions.
Hitachi Rail’s “tri-brid” Blues train debuts in Florence
Hitachi Rail, together with Trenitalia, has debuted the innovative “tri-brid” train which allows for a 50 per cent reduction in fuel consumption and CO2e.
$31.8 million federal grant for Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago rail service
The grant will lead to improvements to double passenger rail service and increase rail freight efficiency along the corridor that connects the Twin Cities, La Crosse, Milwaukee and Chicago.
Laser and drone technology recreate iconic Victorian railway viaduct
Laser and drone technology has been used by Network Rail to plan maintenance that will secure the future of the iconic 19th century structure.
