SBB announces modernisation plans for 44 ICN tilting trains
The project will commence from 2021 until 2029 and is the largest vehicle modernisation in the history of long-distance transport at SBB.
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Croatia and Slovenia sign train services agreement within the CONNECT2CE project
Management from HŽPP (Croatia) and SŽPP (Slovenia) have signed an agreement to improve international train services between the two countries.
Siemens images show vision for Goole train manufacturing site
Siemens Mobility Limited have released new images showing their vision for a £200 million state-of-the-art rail manufacturing facility in Goole, UK.
Network Rail tackles plastic pollution at UK’s busiest stations
Following the introduction of free water fountains at UK stations, Network Rail has saved the equivalent of three million plastic bottles from landfill.
Accessibility campaign for public transport launched by UK government
The 'it's everyone's journey' campaign will work to raise awareness for passengers with disabilities and encourage better accessibility on public transport.
Hull Trains becomes only UK TOC to operate an entirely new fleet
Passengers travelling on any of Hull Trains' 92 weekly journeys from Hull to London will now do so on new state-of-the-art Hitachi 802 trains.
European consortium to deliver new Shift2Rail cyber-security programme
The consortium consists of seven European partners who have been selected for the delivery of a new Horizon 2020-funded Shift2Rail programme, 4SECURail.
Transport for the North responds to DfT Integrated Rail Plan update
Following the DfT's update, Transport for the North is calling for an investment plan that delivers the best deal for rail across Northern England.
Funding legislation unveiled for completion of California high-speed rail
The new legislation will provide $32 billion through to 2024 to help support the completion of California’s High-Speed Rail project.
CrossCountry to introduce increased capacity trains across the Midlands
The new, longer trains will see the addition of 20,000 seats available for passengers travelling on the CrossCountry network.
VR begins negotiations for purchase of passenger rail services
VR and the Finnish Ministry of Transport are to begin new negotiations prior to the current contract ending in December 2020.
Grand Central invests £21 million in trains to serve its new North West route
Five trains and 24 coaches have been leased to Grand Central for operation on its new route between Blackpool North and London Euston.
Keolis earns APTA Gold Sustainability Award for MBTA Commuter Rail
Keolis is the first private commuter rail operator in the United States to earn the APTA Gold Sustainability Award.
HS2 Old Oak Common station construction plans submitted
The new HS2 station plans have been submitted as part of the Schedule 17 submission, and moves the beginning of construction a step closer to being underway.
EU rail CEOs and EC Vice-President outline future plans for green mobility
In response to the European Commission's EU Green Deal, European rail CEOs recently met in Brussels to discuss the new approach to sustainable mobility.
