Contract signed for the development of new Dresden to Prague route
Deutsche Bahn and Správa železnic are among a range of representatives from Germany and the Czech Republic to sign the Dresden–Prague route agreement.
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UK Government takes over running of Northern franchise
The UK Government has officially taken over the running of services across the Northern network, marking a new start for the future of the franchise.
ERFA membership welcomes Lineas as newest partner
By joining the membership, ERFA believes that Lineas will play a key role in the creation of a liberalised and competitive European rail freight market.
Northern’s Allerton and Manchester train depots receive major overhauls
Following significant investment from Northern, the Allerton and Manchester train depots are now benefiting from increased maintenance capabilities.
PTC implementation updates for Q4 2019 published by FRA
Based on self-reported progress, FRA's Q4 update details that PTC systems are in RSD or operation on 55,601 miles of rail route across the U.S.
Northern England leaders call for vital work to reduce rail congestion
Prior to Northern operating under new ownership, leaders across the North of England are calling for stronger commitments to rail infrastructure developments.
Welsh train stations miss out on UK Government accessibility improvement funding
The Welsh Government is disappointed that three out of seven recommended stations on the Wales & Borders network have missed out on UK Government funding.
Hyper Poland seeks further funding for next generation high-speed rail testing
The Warsaw-based start-up is looking to raise €452,000 to fund continued testing and development, based on magnetic levitation, linear motor and autonomous control systems.
New Heathrow Express fleet is revealed in first images
The specially converted Class 387 trains will replace the current Class 332 fleet to make the 15 minute journey between London Paddington and Heathrow Central.
DB Regio adopts integrated planning and dispatch system across several networks
IVU and DB Regio have successfully introduced digital planning and dispatch in several regions, Regio networks and commuter railway services.
Etihad Rail boosts its fleet size with order for 38 EMD locomotives
The contract with Progress Rail will see Etihad Rail's fleet expand from seven locomotives to 45 for use on the UAE nationwide rail network.
United Wagon Company flat cars for European track gauge pass testing
The Sggrs80 six-axle articulated flat car for transporting heavyweight containers, produced by United Wagon Company (UWC) for Deutsche Bahn, has successfully passed homologation and certification testing in Europe.
Specialist partners sought to deliver Britain’s proposed East West Rail line
The East West Railway Company is seeking specialist partners to help deliver the East West Rail line which is hoped will bring connectivity to communities between Oxford and Cambridge.
Network Rail improves level crossing safety across Derbyshire and Staffordshire
Network Rail – the owner and infrastructure manager of most of the railway network in Great Britain – is upgrading level crossings across Derbyshire and Staffordshire to help reduce delays on the railway.
£20 million funding boost announced for Great Britain station accessibility improvements
Disabled passengers across Great Britain are set to benefit from accessibility improvements at 124 stations thanks to a £20 million government fund announced by the UK's Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps.
