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Transport Secretary opens Thameslink Three Bridges depot

15 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin officially opened the Thameslink Three Bridges depot on the 15 October, paving the way for Thameslink Programme completion in 2018.

Centralised control centre: South Africa’s answer to rail traffic management

14 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

A state-of-the-art control centre has opened in the South African province of Gauteng integrating rail traffic management from 35 existing control rooms. The advanced rail traffic management control centre, known as the Gauteng Nerve Centre (GNC), accommodates 35 control rooms in a single location. The GNC constantly monitors each and…

Dutch operator equips railway staff with body cameras

13 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

In a trial lasting 6 months, Dutch operator NS will equip railway staff with CCTV body cameras in a measure against aggressive behaviour.

Croatian Railways takes delivery of 10 EMUs for Zagreb

13 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

A fleet 10 regional EMUs for Zagreb have been delivered by KONČAR completing the first phase of an order placed by Croatian Railways (HŽ).

Kaye appointed Network Rail Strategy Director

8 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Jo Kaye takes up the role of Network Rail Strategy Director and becomes a member of the authority’s executive committee.

Eurobahn awarded Hellweg contract for a further twelve years

7 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Keolis subsidiary Eurobahn will continue to operate the Hellweg network following a decision by German transport authorities to award the contract for a further twelve years.

Alstom finalises acquisition of Motala Train

2 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Alstom has become sole owner of Motala Train AB, a Swedish company specialised in refurbishment, heavy maintenance and repair of passenger trains.