Avanti West Coast train services officially launched in the UK 9 December 2019 | By Global Railway Review The new West Coast Partnership between FirstGroup and Trenitalia will bring a package of improvements for passengers, including new and refurbished trains, better stations and simplified fares.
Heathrow Express appoints two new commercial team members 6 December 2019 | By Global Railway Review Heathrow Express, the dedicated airport rail service, has announced two new appointments in their commercial team with Mark Eastwood becoming Business Development Manager and Nicolette Miller appointed as Partnership Marketing Manager.
More than 50 new trains to soon carry passengers across the Northern network 6 December 2019 | By Global Railway Review UK train operating company, Northern, has announced the introduction of brand-new trains from Sunday 15 December 2019 to serve Lincoln and East Midlands.
VIA Rail Canada reports Q3 ridership and passenger revenue increases 5 December 2019 | By Global Railway Review VIA Rail Canada has reported an increase in ridership and in passenger revenues for the third quarter of 2019, compared to the same period in 2018.
Grupo Mexico Transportes chooses Wi-Tronix® for fuel savings, productivity and safety enhancements 5 December 2019 | By Global Railway Review Wi-Tronix®, LLC and Grupo Mexico Transportes (GMXT) are continuing to build a long-term partnership focused on leveraging Wi-Tronix technologies to save fuel, improve productivity and enhance safety as part of Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR).
Major railway stations in Britain trial initiative to help passengers with hidden disabilities 4 December 2019 | By Global Railway Review Four of Britain’s biggest railway stations will now offer passengers with hidden disabilities a discreet way to ask for extra help while making their journeys.
RZD International to help build rail line to one of the world’s largest coal deposits 4 December 2019 | By Global Railway Review In the presence of the Russian Prime Minister, Dmitry Medvedev and the Prime Minister of Mongolia, Ukhnagiyn Hurelsukha, an agreement between RZD International LLC and JSC Ulaanbaatar Railway (JSC UBTZ) was signed.
Northern removes first three outdated Pacers from network 4 December 2019 | By Global Railway Review Three Pacers have been removed and returned to owning company Angel Trains, with many more to follow in the coming weeks.
Nomad Digital launches private Trackside Radio technology 3 December 2019 | By Nomad Digital The Trackside Radio Networks solution provides passengers with a seamless, high speed Wi-Fi connection throughout their journey, including when travelling through tunnels or under bridges.
Ferrovienord order 31 regional trains from Alstom for Lombardy Region 3 December 2019 | By Global Railway Review The ordered train is part of Alstom's Coradia Stream family, and the first delivery to the region is expected to be sometime in 2022.
Fifth rail freight service launched by iPort Rail to accommodate demand 2 December 2019 | By Global Railway Review It is the fifth service launched within a 13-month period, and will be operated by GB Railfreight from iPort Doncaster to Felixstowe.
First Rail appoints Managing Director for Non-Franchised Businesses 2 December 2019 | By Global Railway Review Andy Mellors will leave his current position at South Western Railway in order to undertake the new role at First Rail from 6 January 2020.
Zonegreen celebrates second Australian install 30 November 2019 | By Zonegreen The reputation of rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, is on the up down under, after its technology was chosen to protect workers at a second high-tech train maintenance facility.
CP to establish Montreal multi-commodity terminal 29 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review The new Canadian Pacific terminal will be utilised for transportation and distribution, with TYT Group responsible for operation.
EU member states to vote on passenger rights and obligations text 29 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review The new regulation will strengthen the rights of passengers in the face of delays and cancellations, and will limit the financial impact on rail operators.
