GTR announces first co-operative energy project on UK rail network 7 December 2021 | By Global Railway Review Govia Thameslink Railway, operator of Southern, Thameslink, and Great Northern services, has launched a new innovative co-operative energy project with climate action group, Energy Garden.
Transport for Wales launches new innovative smartphone app 7 December 2021 | By Global Railway Review To aid a seamless passenger journey, Transport for Wales has launched a new smartphone app, with enhanced live travel and ticketing features, as well as a bilingual service.
UAE government announces the launch of new UAE Rail Programme 7 December 2021 | By Global Railway Review The UAE government, along with Etihad Rail, has announced the inauguration of the UAE Railways Programme, the largest integrated system for freight and passengers across the country.
Northern launches priority seating cards for passengers with disabilities 7 December 2021 | By Global Railway Review Northern's new priority seating card will make travelling easier for people with visible and non-visible disabilities.
Alstom makes a move to transfer V300 ZEFIRO activities to Hitachi Rail 6 December 2021 | By Global Railway Review Alstom has agreed to transfer business activities related to Bombardier Transportation’s contribution to the very high-speed train, V300 ZEFIRO, to Hitachi Rail.
HS2 launches its first tunnel boring machine in the Midlands 6 December 2021 | By Global Railway Review The giant 2,000 tonne tunnel boring maching (TBM) will dig a one-mile long tunnel under Long Itchington Wood in Warwickshire.
VR Group’s newest diesel locomotive to be maintained by VR FleetCare 3 December 2021 | By Global Railway Review The Dr19 is a new type of locomotive from the VR Group, manufactured especially for freight traffic, and VR FleetCare will be responsible for its maintenance and repair.
Agreement signed to boost hydrogen tech for rail transport in Hungary 3 December 2021 | By Global Railway Review Alstom and Hungary’s leading oil and gas company have signed an agreement to cooperate in examining the use of hydrogen technology in rail transportation in Hungary.
New survey shows increasing confidence in rail as an innovative industry 2 December 2021 | By Global Railway Review A recent survey released by the Railway Industry Association has revealed that rail professionals feel increasingly confident towards how innovative the rail industry is becoming.
Alstom agrees with Metrolinx to overhaul 94 BiLevel commuter railcars 2 December 2021 | By Global Railway Review Alstom and Metrolinx have signed a contract to upgrade and refurbish 94 BiLevel commuter rail cars for the GO Transit fleet in Ontario, Canada.
TfW to welcome brand new trains for Wales and borders network 2 December 2021 | By Global Railway Review Transport for Wales has welcomed the arrival of brand-new trains that will transform the Wales and borders rail network with greater capacity and improved passenger services.
UIC and European Union Agency for Railways sign coordination framework 2 December 2021 | By Global Railway Review The International Union of Railways and the European Union Agency for Railways have signed a coordination framework to contribute to railway safety, interoperability, and technical harmonisation.
ORR’s rail industry finance report shows impact of COVID-19 pandemic 1 December 2021 | By Global Railway Review The Office of Rail and Road has published its latest finance report which highlights just how much the rail industry was substantially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 to 2021.
Regulation establishing Shift2Rail successor enters into force 30 November 2021 | By Global Railway Review Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking will be the largest European rail research and innovation programme ever, delivering activities worth €1.2 billion and aiming to provide a faster uptake and deployment of projects and innovations.
Alstom and Liebherr to collaborate on hydrogen fuel cell optimisation 30 November 2021 | By Global Railway Review To optimise hydrogen systems in the railway industry, Alstom and Liebherr have signed a collaboration agreement that plans to improve the reliability, durability, power density, and cost of fuel cells.
