HS2 announces Phase One Engineering Delivery Partner
21 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
HS2 Ltd. has appointed a group consisting of H2M, Atkins and SENER as its Phase One Engineering Delivery Partner.
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Liverpool City Region passengers to benefit from £340m of rail improvements
21 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Rail passengers travelling in and around the Liverpool City Region (LCR) will soon benefit from £340m of rail improvements over the next three years.
London Overground concession awarded to Arriva
18 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Transport for London (TfL) has revealed it intends to award the new £1.5 billion London Overground concession to Arriva Rail London Limited.
Industry gives reaction to publication of Shaw Report
17 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
On 16 March 2016, the Department for Transport published the final Shaw Report giving recommendations for the future shape and financing of Network Rail.
Budget 2016: Chancellor commits to Crossrail 2 and HS3
16 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
In his Budget 2016, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has confirmed an investment of £300m for transport projects including a commitment to Crossrail 2 and High Speed 3.
Alstom to supply of 28 Coradia Lint regional trains to Transdev
16 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Operator Transdev GmbH (TD) has awarded a €115 million contract to Alstom for the supply of 28 Coradia Lint regional trains for Augsburg.
‘Rail revolution’ Transport Minister outlines ScotRail improvement programme
15 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Derek Mackay, Minister for Transport and Islands, has announced plans for a ‘revolution in rail’ in Scotland, providing more than 200 new ScotRail services and a range of benefits for rail passengers.
Eurostar passenger numbers remain constant with introduction of e320 trains
15 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Eurostar has revealed passenger numbers remained stable for the high-speed UK to mainland Europe rail service during 2015, coinciding with the introduction of the new e320 trains.
MTR Corporation records strong global growth during 2015
14 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Rail operator MTR Corporation has announced full-year results for 2015, revealing strong results globally with growth prevalent the UK and Europe.
First new Gatwick Express Class 387/2 EMU enters service
11 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The first new Gatwick Express Class 387/2 ELECTROSTAR train has entered passenger service following a ceremony attended by the UK Rail Minister.
Belfast Transport Hub regeneration project gets underway
10 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Belfast Transport Hub Regeneration Project has entered an important phase of work with demolition beginning on the main construction site area situated along Grosvenor Road in the City Centre.
£13.5 billion to run GB railways – ORR publishes rail industry financial data
9 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published its 'GB rail industry financial information 2014-15’ report, detailing the latest rail industry financial data from train operators, Network Rail and governments.
The 4th FIVE – Fires in Vehicles conference that will take place October 5 – 6, 2016 in Baltimore, USA
9 March 2016 | By SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden
FIVE will bring together scientists, regulators, test engineers, industry, suppliers, insurance companies and other organizations from the diverse field of transportation to discuss important fire issues....
CMA report calls for greater competition between rail operators
8 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a report outlining how greater completion between rail operators could benefit passengers on intercity routes.
Northern Transport Strategy Report plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail and Smart North
7 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Transport for the North (TfN) and the Department for Transport have today launched the Northern Transport Strategy Spring 2016 report, highlighting improvements already made and set out plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail and Smart North projects.