CER appoints Crister Fritzson as Acting Chairman
8 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) have announced the appointment of Crister Fritzson as its Acting Chairman.
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Coradia Liner trains enter service on Paris-Troyes-Belfort Intercity line
8 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
The first Alstom Coradia Liner V160 train has entered commercial service on the Paris-Troyes-Belfort Intercity line in France.
Bluetooth and biometric ticketing: industry sets out blueprint for Britain’s railway
7 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
The rail industry has gathered today to set out a blueprint on how technology can address challenges facing Britain’s railway.
CAF to supply maintenance locomotives for RATP operated regional railway
6 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Rolling stock manufacturer CAF has won a contract to supply maintenance locomotives to RATP for service on its regional railway network in the Paris metropolitan area.
Rail franchising model ‘no longer fit for purpose’ says Transport Committee
6 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
A new report published by the Transport Committee suggests there are serious shortcomings in the Department for Transport's capability and capacity to manage rail franchising in the UK.
ScotRail carries out overnight tests on new Class 385 fleet
3 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
ScotRail has begun overnight tests on its new Hitachi-built Class 385 fleet known as T2.
Rail infrastructure strategy report sets out vision to support Scotland’s economy
2 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
A new rail infrastructure strategy report published by the Rail Delivery Group gives advice on how the railway can help grow Scotland’s economy and support its communities.
Baltic States sign agreement for implementation of Rail Baltica project
1 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
The Prime Ministers of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia have signed an intergovernmental agreement on the implementation of the Rail Baltica project.
UK rail companies to trial major rail fare changes for clearer ticket choices
1 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
An overhaul of rail fares is to be trailed by UK rail companies to provide passengers with clearer, simpler ticket choices.
Rail industry promises to improve toilet accessibility for disabled passengers
1 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
The UK rail industry has committed to improving accessibility of toilets on trains and at stations for disabled passengers following talks with Rail Minister Paul Maynard.
Rüdiger Grube steps down as CEO of Deutsche Bahn
31 January 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Dr. Rüdiger Grube has stepped down from his role as CEO following approval from the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn AG.
East Coast Main Line in Bedfordshire to receive £3.6m investment
31 January 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Network Rail will be carrying out £3.6m upgrade work on the East Coast Main Line in Bedfordshire in order to improve reliability of the line.
ÖBB signs framework agreement for 200 Vectron locomotives
30 January 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Siemens has confirmed it has signed a framework contract with Austrian Railways (ÖBB) to supply up to 200 Vectron locomotives.
Nexus announces £35m Tyne and Wear Metro investment
30 January 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Nexus has announced a £35 million modernisation programme for the Tyne and Wear Metro to be carried out in 2017
Overall satisfaction levels fall in National Rail Passenger Survey
27 January 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Results of the UK’s National Rail Passenger Survey carried out by Transport Focus reveals an overall fall in rail passenger satisfaction in the autumn 2016 survey.
