New time lapse video of Doncaster train depot being built
See the time lapse video, produced by Volker, of the new train depot in Doncaster being built.
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UK government to invest £16 million for five new stations in England and Wales
The Department for Transport has given the green light for five new train stations to be built in England and Wales.
The Governor of Connecticut selects joint venture as service provider for the Hartford line
Governor Dannel P. Malloy has announced that a joint venture of TransitAmerica Services and Alternate Concepts has been selected as the service provider to operate and manage service on the CTrail Hartford Line.
Ticketing improvement plans to reduce fare evasion in Massachusetts
Keolis Commuter Services (KCS) and the Massachusetts Bay Transport Authority (MBTA) have announced plans to improve the commuter rail’s ticket-checking system and reduce fare evasion.
Alstom inaugurates first locomotive repairing centre in Kazakhstan
Alstom has inaugurated its first repairing centre in Astana, Kazakhstan. The corrective and overhaul preventive works, including spare parts and repairing of traction and brake systems, for the Prima T8 (KZ8A[1]) and Prima M4 (KZ4AT[2]) locomotives will be performed there for a period of 25 years.
Latest passenger survey reveals favourable results for Stagecoach rail franchises
Customers at Stagecoach Group’s three rail franchises, East Midlands Trains, South West Trains and Virgin Trains East Coast continue to rate its services very highly, according to the latest National Rail Passenger Survey.
Transport Secretary and the Mayor of London discuss Crossrail 2
The Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, and Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has had a productive meeting to discuss the way forward for Crossrail 2.
Department for Transport passes digital technology on new Hitachi trains
Hitachi’s new intercity trains, due to enter passenger service this autumn, have passed tests to run their digital technology required by the Department for Transport.
Electrification of Gospel Oak to Barking line set to be complete for new double-length trains
Network Rail has set out the plan for delivering the remaining electrification of the Gospel Oak to Barking line ahead of the introduction of brand-new double-length trains from 2018.
New Elizabeth line images released as project moves closer to completion
New images released by Crossrail highlight the progress being made with the architectural fit out of the Elizabeth line stations in central London.
Saft wins order to supply batteries for 93 of MTR Hong Kong’s new metro trains
In a five-year multi-million-euro contract, Saft is supplying its specialised SRM nickel-technology batteries for 93 eight-car MTR metro trains currently under construction by CRRC Sifang Co. Ltd…
Rail passenger satisfaction reaches joint record levels
Train passenger satisfaction rose to joint record levels in the spring this year, according to a recent independent survey.
Customer satisfaction continues to improve at Northern
Overall journey satisfaction amongst Northern’s customers has risen to 83%, according to figures released as part of the Transport Focus National Rail Passenger Survey.
Top customer satisfaction marks for Heathrow Express
Heathrow Express is the UK’s joint top performer in the latest National Rail Passenger Survey, achieving its best ever ‘overall satisfaction’ score of 97%.
Grand Central named Britain’s best value train company for 5th year in a row
Grand Central Railway has been revealed as Britain’s best value long-distance train operator for the fifth year in a row by the National Rail Passenger Survey.
