Etihad Rail welcome the first of its new state-of-the-art fleet of trains
Etihad Rail’s new fleet consists of modern EMD® SD70 locomotives and multipurpose wagons capable of transporting all sorts of goods via rail.
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Alstom’s six-car C-Series train for METRONET to begin dynamic testing
The first Western Australian made C-series train from Alstom has completed high-voltage static testing and is now scheduled for dynamic testing.
ORR to monitor safety and passenger info throughout strikes
ORR have announced that they will monitor the safety of Britain’s railways and the ways that passengers are kept informed during the forthcoming strikes.
Network Rail complete £1.8m programme to improve Mallaig Line
After starting work in February 2022, Network Rail have now completed a £1.8 million improvement programme on the Mallaig Line.
First fully digitally automated AutoHaul network connects Australian mine to port
Hitachi Rail has connected Rio Tinto’s newest mine in Western Australia to the AutoHaul network, the world’s first fully automated heavy-haul rail system.
Operail report sharp decline in freight volumes
Operail have reported a loss of €1.6 million in the first half of 2022, a consequence of declining freight volumes due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Rail declaration in support of Ukraine’s railways sent to EU leaders
A joint declaration signed by 32 rail companies and organisations, including CER, pledging assistance to Ukraine’s railways has been sent to EU leaders.
Northern employees begin training to spot vulnerable passengers
Northern have started to train their workforce on how to spot vulnerable passengers and how to have the confidence to intervene.
Passenger numbers hitting 92-93 per cent of pre-pandemic levels
Figures published showing that passenger numbers are close to returning to pre-pandemic levels have been welcomed by the RIA.
Alstom is granted approval to use ELS-96-wheel detector system on railway lines in Poland
PKP PLK S.A have authorised the use of Alstom’s ELS-96-wheel detection system on main railway routes in Poland.
Hitachi Rail begin $107m contract to install automation technology for NGR fleet
Hitachi Rail will install ATO combined with ETCS on all of Queensland’s New Generation Rollingstock trains to help them operate with increased safety.
Metrolink put refurbished passenger train cars into service
Metrolink’s freshly refurbished passenger train cars provide new and improved passenger amenities for a more enjoyable and safer experience.
Network Rail launch new taskforce in wake of record-breaking heatwave
Network Rail have launched a new taskforce led by independent experts to offer recommendations on how rail can develop its approach to resilience during hot weather.
After extreme heatwave damages, Network Rail carry out repair work
Network Rail are keeping many services closed as they carry out repair work and safety inspections following the extreme heatwave experienced on Monday and Tuesday.
Network Rail to deploy technology to combat effects of UK heatwave
With an extreme heatwave forecast from 17 July onwards, Network Rail will be using innovative technology to ensure passengers journeys are minimally disrupted.
