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Rail industry contributes £10 billion to British economy

22 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

According to research carried out by Oxera on behalf of the Rail Delivery Group, Britain’s rail industry contributes up to £10.1 billion in added value to the economy.

£750m Birmingham New Street opens to public

21 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

After five years and at a cost of £750 million, Birmingham New Street station opened its doors to the public on Sunday 20 September 2015.

First project on Network Rail Panel Framework complete

17 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The first rail systems enhancement project, part of the Network Rail Panel Framework, has been completed increasing line capacity between Manchester and Blackburn.

CER and UIC publish booklet on rail transport and environment

16 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) and the International Union of Railways (UIC) have jointly published a booklet containing facts and figures on rail transport and environment.

Government confirms East Midlands Trains franchise

16 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

UK Rail Minister Claire Perry announces the continuation of the East Midlands Trains rail franchise which will include an improvement package to benefit passengers.

Rail to play key role in strategy for tackling climate change

16 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Rail will play a decisive role in the strategy for tackling climate change, according to UNIFE and Transdev Group ahead of the United Nations COP21 climate change conference.

New USB charging device trialled on-board Hull Trains

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

Hull Trains, operated by First, is trialling an industry-first on board USB charger for mobile devices without the need for customers to carry bulky three-pin plugs.