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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
21 February 2017 | By VDEI-Service GmbH
In just three months the 27th iaf in the German city of Münster will open its doors.
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.
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.
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.
20 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Network Rail and South West Trains give commuters the opportunity to view a re-developed International Terminal at Waterloo station using virtual reality headsets.
17 February 2017 | By Rachael Harper
Merseytravel is to completely transform its fleet network for the Liverpool City Region in a deal signed with Stadler worth £700 million.
Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, will receive a new Metro now that Saft has won a major contract from Alstom…
17 February 2017 | By Rachael Harper
Mark Thurston has been announced as the new Chief Executive of High Speed 2 (HS2).
17 February 2017 | By Rachael Harper
The mass transit arm of Deutsche Bahn has ordered 39 trainsets specifically for use on its Rhine Valley rail service.
