Kansas City Southern revises measures of operational performance
The revised service metrics aim to provide a more complete view of customer service and operational performance delivered by Kansas City Southern.
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The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group opens up connection to Scandinavian region
The new connection strengthens rail logistics service for all industrial goods with efficient and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions for whole Scandinavia.
The London Assembly responds to NAO report on Crossrail
The London Assembly has responded to findings that a fixation on December 2018 for completion and a mismanagement of the Crossrail project are what has lead to delay after delay in the launch of HS2.
Central Railroad line in Uruguay receives funding from IDB Invest
The Central Railroad line in Uruguay has received $500 million for the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of the line between Montevideo and Paso de Los Toros.
Greater Anglia suspends seat reservations as new trains enter service
The suspension of seat reservations on trains is to limit confusion between the new and old trains while the 169 new trains are introduced.
Operail to shift focus into locomotive construction industry
Operail approves proposal for restructuring of their Tapa depot, which will see the company direct more resources towards locomotive construction.
Goole rail manufacturing facility plans submitted by Siemens Mobility
The proposed £200 million development at Goole 36 reaches major milestone as the first phase of manufacturing facilities are expected to open in 2023.
Suppliers central to delivering rail network of future according to Review
According to the Williams Rail Review, suppliers need greater visibility of upcoming work, understand how the private sector can get more involved in financing rail improvements, and consistency in workloads to provide rail of the future.
HS1 Ltd proposes link between London and Bordeaux
Passengers will be able to travel from London to Bordeaux in less than five hours, using the new proposed high-speed line.
MBTA overhauls 27 additional commuter rail locomotives
An overhaul of the F40s by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will improve service reliability and extend locomotive service life for 20 years.
Hupac, will automate its route planning via Nexiot’s digital solutions
Nexiot’s digitisation solution is providing Hupac transparency in their supply chain processes and will be used to further automate planning processes
ARA sets out Rail Priorities for 2019 Federal Election
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has released its priorities policy development paper ahead of the 2019 federal election.
Norwegian State Railways rebrands as Vy
As the liberalisation of the rail market in Norway continues, the Norwegian State Railways (NSB) has now rebranded as ‘Vy’.
RDG proposes ‘generational step-change’ to Britain’s franchise system
Following months of consultation with passengers, businesses and communities, Britain’s Rail Delivery Group (the RDG) has submitted proposals to the Williams Review that would create a generational step-change in accountability and customer focus.
The potential of 3D printing for the rail industry to be on display at Railtex
At Railtex 2019, Stratasys will demonstrate the power of 3D printing with its EN45545-2 certified materials for the transport industry.
