Amtrak announces Stephen Gardner as its new President and CEO
Amtrak has announced that Stephen Gardner is to replace its current President and CEO, Bill Flynn, when he retires in January 2022.
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Britain’s rail regulator acts to make it easier to claim for train delays
Britain's Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has finalised a Delay Compensation Code of Practice that train companies must comply with by April 2022.
UIC, IRF and OLE collaborate to improve level crossings safety
The International Union of Railways, the International Road Federation, and Operation Lifesaver Estonia, are collaborating to raise awareness of level crossing safety and prevent accidents.
Rail industry welcomes new TEN-T Regulation proposal
The CER, EIM and UNIFE, have all welcomed the European Commission’s proposal for the revision of the trans-European transport network regulation to ensure modal shift to rail can be achieved to reduce transport emissions.
CN invests in technology with Google Cloud collaboration
The Google Cloud partnership is central to CN's strategic plan to reinforce its commitment to digitalising scheduled railroading and building a premier railway of the 21st century.
Designs unveiled for a new innovative train cleaning robot
The National Robotarium has unveiled the design of a new train cleaning robot which can clean the hard-to-reach places on trains such as between and under seats.
Amtrak celebrates a successful 2021 fiscal year and COVID-19 recovery
Amtrak’s 2021 fiscal year highlights the company’s successful COVID-19 recovery, with ridership and revenue growth, and the introduction of new projects and initiatives for the future.
Irish Rail to receive new electric and battery-electric rail cars from Alstom
Alstom has signed a 10-year framework agreement with Irish Rail to provide up to 750 new sustainable X’trapolis commuter rail cars for Ireland’s Dublin Area Rapid Transit network.
VR FleetCare to sign a 20-year maintenance agreement for Allegro trains
VR FleetCare, Russian Railways and Karelian Trains have agreed on a 20-year contract for the maintenance and lifecycle services of high-speed trains operating in Helsinki and St. Petersburg.
Network Rail releases guide to travelling by train for autistic passengers
A new travel guide has been published by Network Rail so that autistic passengers can feel more confident to travel independently by train.
Study finds pandemic hindered passengers being notified about track work
Results of a Transport Focus study of two projects between February and June 2021 has found that rail operators found it more difficult to notify passengers of engineering works during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Great British Railways Transition Team starts plans for rail transformation
The transition team behind creating Great British Railways, the new public body that will run and plan Britain's rail network, has taken its first steps by launching its Whole Industry Strategic Plan for Rail 'Call for Evidence'.
HS2 Ltd announces winner of major rolling stock contracts
HS2 Ltd has confirmed that the landmark contracts to manufacture Britain’s next fleet generation of high-speed trains has been awarded to the Hitachi/Alstom joint venture.
Avanti West Coast accredited for its inclusive and accessible website
Avanti West Coast has become the first train operator to have achieved the Shaw Trust Web Accreditation, after its website tested successfully for people with a wide range of disabilities to access.
Chiltern Railways operating contract extended to 2027
Chiltern Railways will continue operating its existing services for another six years, and will give them opportunity to continue plans for decarbonisation, fleet modernisation and improving customer experience.
