Cornwall to receive level crossing upgrade to improve safety
23 January 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Level crossing safety is set to improve in Cornwall thanks to upgrade work as part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan.
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Alex Hynes named new managing director of ScotRail Alliance
23 January 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Alex Hynes, current managing director of Arriva Rail North, will become managing director of the ScotRail Alliance, confirms Network Rail.
Phil Verster steps down as managing director of ScotRail Alliance
20 January 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Network Rail has confirmed Phil Verster has stepped down as managing director of ScotRail Alliance to become managing director of the East West rail project.
Search for supplier to build HS2 trains in £2.75bn contract launched
20 January 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
The search for a supplier to design, build and maintain a fleet of HS2 trains was launched on the 20 January by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling.
Chiltern Railways announces ticket free travel pilot
19 January 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Chiltern Railways has announced it is partnering with SilverRail Technologies in the development and pilot for ticket free travel.
First direct China-UK freight train arrives in London
18 January 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
The first direct freight train travelling between China and the UK has arrived at DB Cargo’s UK Eurohub terminal in east London, travelling 12,000 kilometres (over 7,400 miles) over the course of 18 days.
Nomad Digital appoints Felsberger to build strategic focus in DACH region
18 January 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Nomad Digital has announced the appointment of Jochen Felsberger as its new Regional Sales Manager (Germany), for the DACH region.
Ilford station to receive major overhaul as part of Crossrail programme
18 January 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Ilford station will undergo a major overhaul as part of the Crossrail programme following the station design go-ahead by Redbridge Council.
Prime Minister supports campaign to deliver £1bn rail improvements across North Wales & Cheshire
17 January 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has backed the Growth Track 360 campaign to secure £1 billion of rail improvements for North Wales and Cheshire.
North Yorkshire’s East Coast Main Line to receive £6 million upgrade
16 January 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Network Rail has announced that it will be carrying out vital improvement works on the East Coast Main Line in North Yorkshire.
Trainline appoints Mark Brooker as new Chief Operating Officer
16 January 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Mark Brooker has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Trainline with responsibility for Marketing, Product and Trainline International.
Network Rail awards Scotland’s Shotts Line electrification contract
13 January 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Network Rail has awarded an electrification contract for the Shotts Line in Scotland to Carillion Powerlines Ltd.
Law firm Stephenson Harwood advises Trenitalia on c2c acquisition
13 January 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP provided advise to Italian rail operator Trenitalia on the £70 million acquisition of the c2c UK passenger franchise.
ScotRail annual performance figures continue to improve
12 January 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
ScotRail punctuality performance rose to 90 percent over the past 12 months, the third increase in a row.
SNCF selects consortium to supply 255 trains for Île-de-France network
11 January 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
French National Railways (SNCF) has selected an Alstom-Bombardier consortium to replace trains on lines D and E of the Île-de-France network.
