The East Midlands rail franchise competition has a new entrant on the shortlist
1 March 2017 | By Rachael Harper
The Department of Transport has shortlisted First Trenitalia East Midlands Rail Limited in the East Midlands rail franchise competition.
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New video shows passengers the progress of London Bridge station
28 February 2017 | By Rachael Harper
Passengers can now have a glimpse of the engineering work being undertaken at London Bridge in a new video from Network Rail, ahead of major works throughout 2017.
Innovations at RailTech Europe 2017 will shape the railways of tomorrow
27 February 2017 | By RailTech Europe
Showcasing the cutting-edge innovations that will shape the railways of tomorrow will be the focus of the forthcoming RailTech Europe 2017 event.
SNCF incorporates Internet of Things platform to improve customer experience, operations & safety
24 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
French Railways operator SNCF has confirmed it will be using an Internet of Things platform to enhance customer experiences, rail safety and heighten operational efficiency.
New Western Route Supervisory Board will deliver a better railway
24 February 2017 | By Rachael Harper
Network Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Heathrow Express have joined forces to create the Western Route Supervisory Board which aims to improve passenger experience.
HS2 gains Royal Assent
23 February 2017 | By Rachael Harper
The HS2 Bill gained Royal Assent today after three years of Parliamentary scrutiny, paving the way for the new rail line that will increase capacity on Britain's railways while also connecting the biggest cities and generating jobs and economic growth.
Network Rail continues to create close ties with operating companies to improve customer experience
23 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Network Rail is continuing to develop close ties with train and freight operators with the mission to improve the customer experience.
Shaping the longer-term evolution of ERTMS
23 February 2017 | By CER
On 14 February 2017, the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) released its 2015-2016 Annual Report which provides an overview of the association’s main focus during the last 18 months – one particular focus is ERTMS.
Rail passengers are safer than ever
23 February 2017 | By Rachael Harper
Detailed investigation undertaken by rail industry body, RSSB, has shown that rail passengers are genuinely safer, with train fatality accidents falling 87% since 2000 as both accidents and their causes are at an all-time low.
Czech Railways announce tender for 10 multiple units
22 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Czech Railways (ČD) has confirmed it will launch a tender for the acquisition of 10 multiple units for regional transportation in Prague and Central Bohemia.
The Ordsall Chord centrepiece takes its place
21 February 2017 | By Rachael Harper
The Ordsall Chord – a 300-metre length of track that will link all three of Manchester’s main stations – moved a step closer towards completion today as two 600-tonne arches were dramatically craned into place, creating a new bridge for the railway line.
The 27th International Exhibition for Track Technology (iaf) from 30th May to 1st June 2017
21 February 2017 | By VDEI-Service GmbH
In just three months the 27th iaf in the German city of Münster will open its doors.
PTV orders 9 additional X’Trapolis trainsets for Melbourne suburban rail network
21 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Public Transport Victoria (PTV) has signed a contract with Alstom for the supply of nine additional X’Trapolis trainsets for the Melbourne suburban rail network.
Joanna Whittington is the new CEO of the Office of Rail and Road
20 February 2017 | By Rachael Harper
The new Chief Executive Officer at the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has been confirmed as Joanna Whittington following an open public competition.
University of Leeds appoints new Chair in High Speed Rail Engineering
20 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
The University of Leeds has announced the appointment of Professor Peter Woodward as a new Chair in High Speed Rail Engineering.
