Rovana Plumb nominated as EU Commissioner for Transport
Plumb's goal over the next five years is to ensure that the transport industry is ‘sustainable, safe, affordable and accessible.’
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Defibrillators have been rolled out to more stations across Wales
More than £21,000 has been invested in life-saving defibrillators which can now be found at 21 stations across the Wales and Borders route.
Lineas plans to double its freight capacity to help reduce road traffic
Rail freight operator, Lineas, is doubling its freight capacity from 2,600 to 5,300 containers a week, in a bid to remove traffic from the road and keep the rail freight industry moving.
New rail link moves step closer after achieving government support
Communities between Oxford and Cambridge in Britain are on track to be linked by rail before the end of the next decade, creating opportunities for employment and business growth across the region.
German operating company leases additional DMUs from Alpha Trains
Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB) has leased four DMUs from Alpha Trains for four years which will provide greater capacities for its commuters, tourists and their bicycles.
Global Centre for Rail Excellence gets backing from key political figures
Five significant politicians from across Wales have joined with the rail industry by supporting a new Global Centre for Rail Excellence - a new rail testing facility proposed by the Welsh Government in South Wales.
Deutsche Bahn continues to invest in offshore renewable power
Deutsche Bahn has announced a new five-year contract which will ensure it receives green electricity from Nordsee Ost wind farm.
Technical Director celebrates 20 years at Zonegreen
Sheffield-based Zonegreen is celebrating the achievements of its technical director, who has been driving up safety standards within the rail industry for the last two decades
Greater Anglia to utilise Japanese know-how to improve train punctuality
Toshiba Digital and Consulting Corporation (TDX) and Mitsui, which part-owns Greater Anglia, are providing ‘digital twin’ software to the train operator to plan its rail timetable more efficiently and improve customer convenience.
Rail Baltica carries out site investigations for line expansion
As part of the development of the Rail Baltica line through Lithuania, more than 15 sites are being investigated daily for the suitability of each location.
PhosAgro and United Wagon Company (UWC) sign new supply contract
The contracts will see an additional 56 molten sulphur tank cars added to the United Wagon Company (UWC) fleet, complete with thermal insulation and heating system facilities.
New Zealand Government announces $94 million investment in rail
In a bid to increase the amount of freight that is transported by train in New Zealand, new investment will ensure trains are faster, more reliable and less susceptible to delays.
HS2 to serve Nottingham and Leicester city centres under new plans
There is a strong case for high-speed trains to directly connect the city centres of Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester and Leeds via the East Midlands Hub station at Toton, more than halving journey times and boosting the economy by at least £1.4 billion.
Britain trials solar-powered rail line in effort to develop a greener network
In August 2019, social enterprise Riding Sunbeams switched on the first ever solar panels to directly supply a railway line in Britain with electricity, paving the way for the world’s first solar-powered trains.
Scotland plans to decarbonise its railways by 2035
The First Minister of Scotland has set out plans to reduce Scotland's contribution to climate change through initiatives such as introducing hydrogen-powered trains.
