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SNCF-DB rail alliance continues with new ICE 3

24 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The cross-border SNCF-DB rail alliance between France and Germany has been extended for 5 years following a new fleet of class 407 ICE 3 entering service between Frankfurt and Paris Gare de l’Est.

£22 million transformation of Newcastle Station continues

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

Rail Minister Claire Perry MP visited Newcastle Central Station on 22 July 2015 to view progress made on the Department for Transport multi-million pound funded improvement scheme.

Eurostar reveals record-breaking passenger numbers in Q2

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

Eurostar has revealed 2.8 million customers travelled on services between the UK and the continent in Q2 2015, the highest number recorded in one quarter.

Hungarian MÁV-START signs contract for 21 FLIRT EMUs

20 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

MÁV-START Zrt, the passenger operation unit of Hungarian State Railways, has signed a contract with Stadler for the delivery of 21 suburban FLIRT EMUs.

Titagarh Wagons acquires Firema Trasporti

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

Indian manufacturer Titagarh Wagons Limited has announced the acquisition of Italy-based rolling stock manufacturer Firema Trasporti.

Network Rail Consulting joins US high-speed rail project

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

California High-Speed Rail Authority has selected Network Rail Consulting, as part of a consultant team led by Parsons Brinckerhoff, to provide integration, program delivery and management for the first US high-speed rail network.

Member states approve €13.1 billion EU transport investment plan

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

The 28 member states that make up the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) coordination committee, have endorsed a €13.1 billion EU transport investment plan put forward by the European Commission in June 2015.