Amtrak Police and Operation Lifesaver launch national rail safety initiative
Amtrak Police and Operation Lifesaver are partnering with law enforcement nationwide for Operation Clear Track, a campaign to raise awareness and enforce rail safety.
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Southeastern welcomes final two Class 707 City Beam trains
Southeastern has welcomed the final two Class 707 City Beam trains into service, completing the transfer of a total of 30 units from South Western Railway.
Plasser & Theurer and Deutsche Bahn celebrate 65 years of partnership
Plasser & Theurer marks 65 years of collaboration with Deutsche Bahn, delivering over 740 machines and advancing sustainable railway technologies.
RATP Dev launches new tram lines in Casablanca to enhance urban mobility
RATP Dev has successfully inaugurated tram lines T3 and T4 in Casablanca, expanding the city's public transport network and aiming to significantly improve urban mobility for its residents and visitors.
EMR to provide free Wi-Fi at 97 stations across the East Midlands
East Midlands Railway is rolling out free Wi-Fi at 97 stations across the region, enhancing connectivity for passengers on its Intercity, Regional and Connect services.
TfL’s new ticket hall at Paddington Tube station opens with enhanced accessibility
The new ticket hall at Paddington Tube station offers direct, step-free access to the Bakerloo line for the first time, significantly improving accessibility and user experience at one of London’s busiest transport hubs.
New technology to reduce railway particulate pollution unveiled at InnoTrans 2024
A new technology to reduce respirable particulate matter on railway construction sites, developed by HYPERION in collaboration with Plasser & Theurer, will be unveiled at InnoTrans 2024.
Škoda Group and Hyundai Rotem sign strategic MOU for future collaboration
Škoda Group and Hyundai Rotem have signed an MOU to collaborate on innovative railway solutions, focusing on technology transfer, production localisation and global infrastructure projects.
South Western Railway launches campaign to boost female train drivers
South Western Railway is aiming to increase the number of women train drivers with a new recruitment campaign, offering training and flexible career opportunities.
Rhaetian Railway’s timetable changes in December 2024 to enhance efficiency and punctuality
Starting on 15 December 2024, the Rhaetian Railway will implement timetable changes on the Albula line to enhance efficiency and punctuality, reducing travel times and optimising service operations.
Local leaders approve £96 million funding for new Liverpool Baltic Station
Local leaders have approved a £96 million funding package for the construction of the Liverpool Baltic station, part of Mayor Steve Rotheram's initiative to enhance rail access and promote sustainable transport in the city region.
Alstom announces €63 million investment to boost Italy’s rail infrastructure and sustainability
Alstom's €63 million investment plan for 2024-2026 aims to enhance Italy's rail infrastructure through sustainable innovations like hydrogen trains and expanded production capacities across multiple sites.
EU transport leaders advocate for ambitious high-speed rail master plan
Dr. Alberto Mazzola called for a European high-speed rail master plan by 2050 to connect capitals and major cities, benefiting over 60% of EU citizens and generating €750 billion in societal value.
Deutsche Bahn launches turnaround programme to improve operations and profitability by 2027
Deutsche Bahn has unveiled a comprehensive turnaround programme aimed at enhancing infrastructure, rail operations and profitability by 2027, with specific targets to reduce delays and improve punctuality.
Good News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Union Pacific's community grants supporting local initiatives, Great Northern's biodiversity efforts and GTR's award-winning solar energy project.
