Ramboll appoints a new Market Director of Transport Interchanges
23 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Engineering consultancy, Ramboll, has announced the appointment of Vinny Patel as Market Director of Transport Interchanges.
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Shortlist announced for the new West Coast Partnership and the South Eastern rail franchises
23 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The government has announced the shortlist for the new West Coast Partnership (WCP) rail franchise and the next South Eastern franchises.
New Intercity Express Trains visit Cornwall for the first time
22 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Great Western Railway’s first Intercity Express Train has completed its test journey from London Paddington to Penzance.
First Elizabeth line trains welcomed into passenger service in east London and Essex
22 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Customers have been given their first chance to travel on the state-of-the-art trains that will serve the Elizabeth line when the new rail tunnels open through central London in December next year.
Nomad’s partnership with Network Rail extended
21 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Nomad Digital has extended its partnership with Network Rail (NR) to enable the provision of rail infrastructure maintenance data.
$575 million contract signed to help transform Egypt’s rail infrastructure
20 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
A contract has been signed between GE Transportation, the Ministry of Transportation (MoT) and the Egyptian National Railways (ENR).
FirstGroup and MTR order new trains for South Western rail franchise
20 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The new South Western franchise operators FirstGroup and MTR have signed an £895 million order for 90 new trains.
Trafikverket hires new Regional Director of the north
19 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Trafikverket has hired Helena Eriksson as the new Director of Transport Administration of the northern region.
New Intercity Express Train arrives in the UK from Japan
19 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The first new Hitachi Intercity Express Train bound for GWR’s Devon and Cornwall route has now arrived in the UK from Japan.
Major step towards the electrification of the GO rail service in Ontario announced
16 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca announces commencement the GO Rail Network Electrification Transit Project Assessment Process.
Foundation stone laid for new final assembly hall in Germany
16 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Bombardier laid the foundation stone for a new final assembly hall in Germany that will set standards for Industry 4.0 production.
TfN Chief Executive steps down to join Arriva
15 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Current Chief Executive of TfN David Brown will be leaving the organisation in September to take up a new post at Arriva Rail North Ltd.
RZD passengers can now pay for tickets with Apple Pay
15 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The Russian Railways' official app, RZD Passengers for iOS, has now added the option to pay for tickets using Apple Pay technology.
Swedish-Spanish consortium awarded contract to expand the Southern Main Line
14 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The contract to construct four tracks between Flackarp and Arlöv has been awarded to JV NCC Sweden AB-Obrascón Huarte Lain, SA (OHL).
Celebrating the 175th anniversary of the first rail journey made by a monarch
14 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
HM The Queen marked the anniversary of the first rail journey made by a monarch, naming a new Intercity Express Train Queen Elizabeth II.
