Rail freight upgrade to boost UK businesses and local economy
A project is underway to upgrade the rail route between Doncaster and Immingham which looks to keep traffic off the roads.
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Texas Central names Renfe as a high-speed train operating partner
The Texas train will be based on the latest generation of Central Japan Railway’s Tokaido Shinkansen train system, the world’s safest mass transportation system.
Chris Grayling, Secretary of State for Transport, speaks to Global Railway Review
“The lesson I have drawn from my time as Secretary of State is this is an industry that’s got to be much smarter at communicating with passengers,” says Chris to Global Railway Review.
New Chair of US High Speed Rail Association’s Advisory Board is announced
Rod Diridon Sr. is stepping down after serving as Chair of the Advisory Board during the past decade, but will remain as Chairman Emeritus of the Advisory Board.
New consortium will develop composite technology for rail sleepers
USQ, Austrak and Laing O’Rourke have partnered to develop new, innovative technology for the rail sector in a $10 million project.
Caltrain’s Business Plan suggests ridership demand will increase by nearly 300 per cent
The Business Plan’s strategy will define the long-term vision for the fast-growing commuter rail system that connects San Francisco and Silicon Valley.
HS2 reveals the design for new stations in Birmingham and Solihull
These stations will be catalysts for regeneration, creating jobs and opportunities for local people and economic benefits for Birmingham and the Midlands.
The first new trains in £500 million northern investment are unveiled
Northern rail passengers to benefit from state-of-the-art trains with new on-board features, more seats and quicker travel times.
One in seven drivers dice with death at level crossings every day, research says
To help increase awareness of the dangers at level crossings, Network Rail is partnering with British Transport Police on a national safety campaign targeted at drivers.
Passenger assistance to be transformed across Britain’s rail network
A new smartphone app, currently being trialled by four train companies, will make it easier to book assistance at stations and receive a more consistent, reliable service.
To combat leaves on the line, specially designed trains will travel 120,000 miles
Network Rail’s fleet will cover a distance of more than four times around the earth to ensure the UK rail network remains safe during autumn.
Merseyrail’s new trains will feature free internet access – even in tunnels
The new technology will mean high-quality train CCTV is linked directly to the control centre, with wireless connectivity across the Merseyrail network.
Bombardier receives order as Siemens’ partner and supplier
In the expansion of Deutsche Bahn's ICE 4 fleet, Bombardier’s scope represents approximately one third of the project as a whole.
GE Transportation announces new locomotive order with Iowa Interstate Railroad
The new locomotives will be produced in early 2020 and used to transport grains, ethanol and metals across Iowa Interstate’s network between Chicago and Omaha.
Chicago rail will benefit from infrastructure grants of over $130 million
The C.R.E.A.T.E project will generate significant benefits for the movement of goods and people whilst improving safety for the local communities.
