Nexus appoints new Transport Strategy Director 9 August 2017 | By Global Railway Review Nexus, the public transport body for Tyne and Wear, has appointed Philip Meikle as Transport Strategy Director.
New images show the progress made to the Elizabeth line above ground 9 August 2017 | By Global Railway Review New images released by Crossrail highlight the construction progress that has been made above ground for the Elizabeth line.
DB Regio orders further multiple-unit regional trains 8 August 2017 | By Global Railway Review DB Regio AG has ordered 57 three-car Mireo trainsets from Siemens.
Midlands Connect predicts economic growth due to more trains and better HS2 connections 8 August 2017 | By Global Railway Review Midlands Connect has predicted that the development of a new Midlands Rail Hub would result in a £2 billion economic surge over the next 10 to 30 years.
RATP Group appoints new President and Chief Executive 8 August 2017 | By Global Railway Review The President of the French Republic has appointed Ms Catherine Guillouard as President and Chief Executive of RATP Group.
London Midland introduces bylaws to tackle anti-social behaviour 7 August 2017 | By Global Railway Review London Midland is taking steps to reduce anti-social behaviour on its trains by enforcing railway bylaws.
New Cambridge North station opened 7 August 2017 | By Global Railway Review Cambridge’s newest rail station is already helping to speed up journeys for commuters into and out of the city less than two months after opening.
Engineering works start for Waterloo’s largest upgrade 7 August 2017 | By Global Railway Review One of the most significant and complex engineering projects at Waterloo Station in the last century has begun, as ten of the station’s platforms will be shut for three-and-a-half weeks to make room for the work. See a timelapse video below of the work beginning…
Indian Railways’ freshly-painted locomotive revealed 4 August 2017 | By Global Railway Review GE Transportation has revealed Indian Railways’ first Evolution Series locomotive’s new paint scheme.
Deutsche Bahn signs framework for 100 locomotives 4 August 2017 | By Global Railway Review Siemens and DB Cargo AG have signed a framework agreement for the delivery of 100 locomotives for the Rhine-Alpine-Corridor.
Hyperloop One goes further and faster in its second phase of testing 3 August 2017 | By Global Railway Review As the only company to have built an operational Hyperloop system, Hyperloop One continues to make history with the successful completion of its second phase of testing.
Second stage of the $144 million Murray Basin Project in Victoria is underway 3 August 2017 | By Global Railway Review Works are underway on the second stage of the $440 million Murray Basin Rail Project, continuing the upgrade and the conversion of over 1,000 kilometres of track to standard gauge - providing better rail freight services and improved freight access to major ports.
Edinburgh to London in under 8 minutes 2 August 2017 | By Global Railway Review To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Virgin Trains has released a speeded-up footage video showing the sights of a train journey from Edinburgh to London.
Amtrak and Lyft announce ridershare partnership 2 August 2017 | By Global Railway Review Amtrak, the US’s intercity rail service provider, and Lyft, the ridershare company, have announced they have partnered to help passengers get to where they’re going in a safe, comfortable and convenient way.
NEWAG signs contract for modernising locomotives for PKP LHS 1 August 2017 | By Global Railway Review A contract has been signed between PKP LHS and NEWAG S.A, for modernising 10 ST44 diesel locomotives.
