ScotRail introduces temporary timetable amid ongoing pay dispute
ScotRail has introduced a temporary timetable to improve service reliability amid reduced driver availability and ongoing pay disputes with trade unions.
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Railway upgrades to impact Bakerloo line and London Overground in August 2024
Essential railway upgrades will affect Bakerloo line and London Overground passengers from 3 August to 8 August 2024, with improvements aimed at enhancing reliability and preventing future disruptions.
Arriva Netherlands launches new train service connecting Belgium, Netherlands and Germany
Arriva Netherlands introduces a new international rail service, facilitating seamless travel between Liège, Maastricht and Aachen without requiring passengers to change trains.
KiwiRail Board Chair David McLean announces retirement
KiwiRail Board Chair David McLean announces his retirement effective July 2024, citing organisational transition and pride in KiwiRail's role in New Zealand's transport and environmental sectors.
RIA responds to appointment of Lord Hendy as UK Transport Minister
The Railway Industry Association welcomes the appointment of Lord Peter Hendy as Transport Minister, praising his extensive experience and expertise in the transport sector.
Amtrak’s preliminary ridership figures for Borealis trains show promising start
Preliminary figures from the first full month of Borealis train service between St. Paul and Chicago show promising ridership with over 18,500 passengers, averaging 300 per train daily.
Network Rail Consulting appoints Rachel Maguire as new Finance Director
Network Rail Consulting has appointed Rachel Maguire as its new Finance Director, effective as of 1 July 2024, succeeding Andrew Noble, who is retiring at the end of the month.
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group unveils TransFLEX for enhanced rail freight flexibility
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has introduced TransFLEX, a new product offering tailored, flexible rail freight solutions for ad-hoc and multimodal transport needs.
Train operators launch ‘Be Kind’ campaign to combat abuse towards rail staff
The 'Be Kind' campaign, initiated by LNER and joined by numerous UK train operators, highlights the harmful impact of abusive messages on rail staff and calls for respect and kindness towards those who assist passengers.
Northern introduces affordable fares on Northumberland line ahead of re-opening
Northern will offer affordable fares on the newly re-opened Northumberland Line, ensuring passengers pay no more than £3 for a single journey along the entire route, enhancing connectivity across Southeast Northumberland.
Liebherr to supply propane-based HVAC systems for Stadler Polska trains
Liebherr-Transportation Systems will provide 80 propane-based HVAC systems to Stadler Polska, marking its first series-produced units using this eco-friendly refrigerant.
Good News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Aurizon's Community Giving Fund empowering Australian charities, Caledonian Sleeper partnering with City Harvest to fight hunger and food waste and Southern Railway's collaboration with the Aldingbourne Trust to beautify West Sussex stations.
UK railway industry welcomes new era under Labour government’s leadership
The railway industry, led by the Railway Industry Association, is preparing for significant changes under Prime Minister Keir Starmer's newly elected Labour government, with a focus on modernisation, sustainability and economic growth.
New train services to connect Manchester, West Midlands and London Euston
London Northwestern Railway has announced plans to extend services between Manchester, the West Midlands and London Euston, enhancing connectivity and capacity with new electric trains starting in 2026.
c2c revises net zero targets to 2040
Trenitalia c2c has revised its net-zero target from 2050 to 2040, aligning with its parent company's sustainability goals and committing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain.
