Stadler Rail acquires Vossloh Rail Vehicles
4 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Vossloh AG has signed a €48 million agreement for the sale of is Vossloh Rail Vehicles business to Stadler Rail AG.
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Railway maintenance transformed by smartphone technology
4 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Railway maintenance is being revolutionised by smartphone technology according to Network Rail who supplied 25,000 iOS devices to its workforce.
Transport Secretary views progress on Crossrail construction
4 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLoughlin, has visited southeast London to view progress made on the construction of Crossrail at three stations.
Hitachi acquires Ansaldo businesses from Finmeccanica
3 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Hitachi has announced the acquisition of AnsaldoBreda S.p.A from Finmeccanica and its 40 percent share in Ansaldo STS S.p.A.
Alstom commits to rail following sale of energy business
2 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Alstom has reaffirmed its commitment to rail transport following the sale of its energy businesses to General Electric (GE) for approximately €12.4 billion.
Construction begins on Class 707 Desiro City fleet for South West Trains
29 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Siemens has begun construction on a £210 million fleet of Class 707 Desiro City electric multiple-units (EMUs) for South West Trains.
Italian operator NTV orders 8 Pendolino high-speed trains
29 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Alstom and Italian operator NTV have signed a contract for the purchase of 8 Pendolino high-speed trains and a 20 year maintenance agreement.
Russian Railways subsidiary signs contract to develop rail in Serbia
28 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Russian Railways subsidiary RZD International LLC, has signed a memorandum of strategic partnership with JSC Infrastructure Railways of Serbia on continuing to develop the country’s rail industry.
Mechan takes place in flagship Thameslink depot
Equipment produced by Sheffield-based Mechan is helping Siemens Rail Systems UK bring to life its vision for the future of train maintenance.
Eurostar passenger numbers continue to grow over summer months
28 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Eurostar has reported a 2 percent year-on-year increase in passenger numbers in Q3 2015 with a record 1 million passengers carried during July 2015.
Public consultation for the new Crossrail 2 is launched
28 October 2015 | By Kate Douetil
A public consultation has been launched as the next step forward in the development of the new Crossrail 2, which could bring huge economic benefits across the UK. To help relieve the increasing pressure on London’s transport network, Crossrail 2 would serve central London through an underground tunnelled section, between…
Port of Calais Modalohr rail terminal inaugurated
27 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A new Modalohr rail terminal for the direct transfer of lorry freight semi-trailers has been established at the Port of Calais linking the region to Le Boulou on the Franco-Spanish border.
New Oxford to London rail link opens
26 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A new Oxford to London rail link has opened thanks to a £320 million investment by franchise operator Chiltern Railways and Network Rail.
EIB grants Renfe €600m loan for rolling stock and station modernisation
23 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Renfe Operadora has accepted a €600 million European Investment Bank (EIB) loan to finance the modernisation of train stations and procurement of rolling stock.
Rail passengers to benefit from train punctuality app
22 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
UK rail industry leaders have unveiled a train punctuality app designed to allow passengers to track train promptness and reliability.