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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.

Automated Border Control now at St Pancras

16 February 2017 | By Rachael Harper

State-of-the-art Automated Border Control (ABC) equipment has now been deployed at St Pancras International Station. This will not only make the immigration procedure smoother and quicker for passengers, but it will also increase security at the border.