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.
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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.
Revamp of sea wall to protect vital rail artery is set to resume
In a bid to protect a vital rail link serving the south western corridor of England from rising sea levels, Network Rail is increasing the size of the sea wall by 2.5 metres.
SBB’s CEO, Andreas Meyer, will stand down in 2020
The CEO of Swiss Federal Railways is set to leave the national railway company in 2020, and his replacement is expected to appoint a new management team.
RIA asks UK Government to ‘Show Us the Rail Enhancements’
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has launched a new campaign which asks the UK Government to be transparent in the amount of funding available to the rail industry over the coming years.
South Western Railway now accepts PayPal payments
South Western Railway (SWR) has announced a new ticketing and payments offering with the addition of PayPal services which is hoped will improve passenger satisfaction.
