Brightline to rename itself as Virgin Trains USA due to strategic partnership
A strategic partnership sees Brightline, the express intercity passenger rail system, collaborate with Virgin to establish a new rail brand.
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Heathrow Express celebrates 20 years of sustainable service
To mark its 20th anniversary of sustainable service, Heathrow Express has launched a poster campaign created using some of the tonnes of rubbish left on its trains every year.
£2 billion plan to provide a better railway in Wales and Borders confirmed
Network Rail in Wales and Borders is set to benefit from a record £2 billion, to provide a safer and more reliable railway for passengers and freight customers.
For the first time, high-speed rail arrives in Africa
Morocco’s main economic regions will be connected with quicker journey times and improved passenger comfort thanks to the new high-speed rail line.
EU rules should help railways put passengers first
Regulations from the EU, that the railways then implement, need to be passenger-centric at all times to ensure rail is an attractive mode of transport.
Site of Longannet power station in Fife is chosen by Talgo for new factory location
More than 1,000 jobs are to be created at a new train manufacturing plant in Scotland by a Spanish company bidding to win HS2 rolling stock contracts.
BAV issues SBB an operating licence for TWINDEXX double-deck trains
The approval of operation means SBB can move forward with its timetable change; offering more reliable and enjoyable train services.
First refurbished long distance train for SWR enters passenger service
Passenger experience on South Western Railway will be greatly improved as a result of the £50 million Desiro interior upgrade programme.
Wide-ranging proposals published to make the railway more accessible for all
The wide-ranging reforms to the Disabled People’s Protection Policy (DPPP) are designed to bring greater quality, consistency and reliability to assisted travel for disabled passengers.
CP consortium submits bid for high-speed rail project in Thailand
Linked with the Eastern Economic Corridor initiative, the project will reduce journey time between Bangkok and the corridor to nearly an hour.
Southeastern launches new initiatives to recruit more female train drivers
Across the entire rail industry, just 16 per cent of employees are female, but Southeastern has many new schemes to improve this statistic.
Andrew Jones is confirmed to be the new UK Rail Minister
Andrew chaired the Northern Electrification Taskforce, providing the Secretary of State for Transport with advice on the electrification of railways.
Ukraine Railways to acquire up to 6,500 new gondola-type railcars
Upgrading and modernising Ukraine’s freight railway fleet is a major contributor to strengthening the country’s regional and international integration.
CEN, CENELEC and UIC sign Cooperation Agreement
The main objective of the agreement is to maximise the use of available resources and avoid duplication of work; improving the cost effectiveness and competitiveness of rail.
UK Transport Minister quits over Brexit
Jo Johnson, UK Transport Minister, has quit his position over Brexit and calls for a new vote.
