Network Rail to support retailers and tenants during COVID-19 pandemic 20 March 2020 | By Global Railway Review In order to help retailers and small business tenants across its network during the COVID-19 crisis, Network Rail has introduced new supportive measures.
ARCO Bogotá Zipa Consortium awarded consultancy contract in Colombia 20 March 2020 | By Global Railway Review The contract will involve consultancy supervision concerning the freight and passenger railway development between Bogotá and Zipaquirá, Colombia.
CER highlights rail industry’s efforts in keeping services running amidst COVID-19 20 March 2020 | By Global Railway Review Despite the impact COVID-19 is having on the European rail sector, CER has highlighted how the industry is doing its upmost to ensure continued operation.
Metrolink receives USDOT funding for safety and operations improvements 19 March 2020 | By Global Railway Review USDOT has awarded Metrolink with $10.7 million in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant Program funding.
CFL cargo Deutschland introduces 100 per cent renewable electricity 19 March 2020 | By Global Railway Review As of 2020, CFL cargo Deutschland GmbH has introduced 100 per cent clean, renewable electricity for use on all of its trains.
Level crossing improvement work begins in Leicestershire, UK 19 March 2020 | By Global Railway Review Network Rail will undertake improvement works at three level crossings in the area to ensure that the crossings remain fit for purpose for years to come.
United Wagon Company receives 200 hopper car order from TOAZ 19 March 2020 | By Global Railway Review The United Wagon Company hopper cars will be used by TOAZ for the transportation of mineral fertilisers, with delivery expected by the end of May 2020.
UIC publishes its 2020-2022 Work Programme, endorsed by its members 18 March 2020 | By Global Railway Review The UIC's 2020 to 2022 Work Programme aims to give a global overview of the key challenges, events and deliverable projects for rail that it will focus on.
EC approves investment package with funds available for rail developments 18 March 2020 | By Global Railway Review Following the approval, multiple transport infrastructure projects will benefit from significant investment, including three rail projects.
Charlene Wallace joins Network Rail’s Network Services Directorate 18 March 2020 | By Global Railway Review Charlene joins Network Rail's Network Services Directorate as its Director for National Passenger and Customer Experience.
First of Greater Anglia’s new electric trains completes test run 17 March 2020 | By Global Railway Review The new trains are designed to provide more seats as well as modern features for a more comfortable journey when they enter service later in 2020.
Transport for Wales fits smart cameras on trains to monitor vegetation risks 17 March 2020 | By Global Railway Review The new video system aims to improve safety and performance by reporting vegetation risks on Welsh railways.
Nokia and SBB complete FRMCS frequency trial to prepare for a digital rail future 17 March 2020 | By Global Railway Review Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and Nokia have completed a proof of concept trial to help define radio frequency for the new Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) standard.
First double-decker KISS train runs in Hungary 17 March 2020 | By Global Railway Review The new 600-seater trains will reduce congestion and delays for the thousands of commuters to Hungary's capital, Budapest.
British Transport Police records 62 per cent surge in mobile device theft on Britain’s railways 17 March 2020 | By Absolute Software According to official figures obtained by Absolute Software, the British Transport Police (BTP) recorded a 62 per cent increase in mobile device theft on Britain’s railways over the last two calendar years.
