Rail Cargo Group consolidates intermodal freight network in Europe 8 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review New non-stop TransFER connections have strengthened the intermodal rail logistics offering, with shorter transit times making rail logistics more attractive.
Supersonic trains to be developed by Geely Holding and CASIC 8 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review The agreement will enable the two companies to together develop supersonic trains using Maglev technology and next-generation mobility technologies.
Hannover’s regional rail network to be operated by Transdev 8 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review The public transport operator strengthens its position in Germany by receiving the largest regional rail contract in the history of Transdev Germany.
Rail sector associations support the Graz Declaration’s ‘Green Deal’ 7 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review Rail has a central role to play in providing climate-friendly transport and helping Europe meet its sustainability challenges, and remains the best solution for promoting safe, clean and green mobility.
Q3 2018 highlights record sales revenues for Eurostar 7 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review Eurostar has witnessed a strong growth in passenger numbers, record sales revenues, increased business travel and higher U.S. passenger volumes in Q3 .
Rail motorway between Calais and Orbassano is officially open 7 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review The service could save approximately 1.2 tonnes of CO2 per trailer per trip; a total saving of 37,200 tonnes of CO2 each year.
Design procurement for Rail Baltica main line through Riga enters second stage 6 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review The entire line is divided into 11 sections which will be contracted separately for the provision of detailed technical design.
Railway between London Paddington and the west to be improved with new funding 6 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review Reducing the likelihood of infrastructure failing should increase the reliability of the service, and improve safety on the network.
Over $1.3 million granted to improve Kentucky’s multimodal freight transportation 6 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review The funding will improve public safety and support movement of freight within 21 projects; affecting 17 crossings and four signals.
Škoda Transportation to replace old high-speed trains in Germany 5 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review The new units are equipped with a pressure-tight cabin that allows the passing of other trains in tunnels at high speeds, contributing to comfortable and undisturbed travel.
Operation of ICE 4 equipped with ETCS is approved in Germany 5 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review Deutsche Bahn has ordered a total of 137 ICE 4 trains, all equipped with ETCS, which will operate not only in Germany but across national borders.
Network Rail secures record £2 billion to better Surrey’s railway 5 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review The money will be spent between 2019-2024 across the route and represents more than a 20 per cent increase on the existing five-year budget.
New UK project seeks partners with solutions that will improve passenger journeys 2 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review Following recent market research, Network Rail and Transport Systems Catapult work together to source innovation solutions that could benefit the UK rail network.
London Underground’s Mark Wild to be new Crossrail Chief Executive 2 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review Transport for London (TfL) and Crossrail Ltd have announced that Mark Wild will join Crossrail Ltd as Chief Executive from Monday 19 November 2018, taking over from Simon Wright.
New Zealand Government invests in electric locomotives for KiwiRail 2 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review In 2016, KiwiRail decided to retire the entire fleet of electric locomotives due to lack of funding, however, the latest investment will help the company to continue operating the trains.