Green light given for new Merseyrail trains by 2020
19 December 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Liverpool City Region has approved a £460m project which will deliver new trains for the Merseyrail network by the end of 2020.
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EIB supports modernisation of Rail Baltica in Poland
19 December 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is to extend a loan agreement with Polish railway company PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A. for the modernisation of line within the Rail Baltica project.
European Parliament approves Market Pillar of the Fourth Railway Package
15 December 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
The European Parliament has adopted the Market Pillar of the Fourth Railway Package following a plenary session on 14 December 2016.
SNCF launch high-speed WiFi on Paris-Lyon TGV line
15 December 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
As of 15 December 2016, free high-speed WiFi will become available on the Paris-Lyon TGV line as part of a wider project to equip the entire TGV fleet with connectivity by the end of 2017.
Action plan developed to improve rail fares & ticketing information for passengers
13 December 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
The Department for Transport (DfT) together with Which?, the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) and Transport Focus develop an action plan for information on rail fares and ticketing.
MTR begins operating Stockholm Pendeltåg commuter rail service
13 December 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
On 11th December 2016, MTR began operating the Stockholm Pendeltåg as part of a ten-year agreement.
£41 million Edinburgh Gateway station opens
12 December 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
On 09 December 2016, Scottish Transport Minister Humza Yousaf officially opened the £41m Edinburgh Gateway providing a new train-tram interchange.
Passenger services begin running through Gotthard Base Tunnel
12 December 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Regular passenger services have begun operating through the Gotthard Base Tunnel – the world’s longest tunnel – in Switzerland.
Newly-designed TGV Océane train enters service between Paris & South West France
12 December 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
SNCF has introduced the newly-designed Océane trains on the route between Paris-Montparnasse station and Bordeaux and Toulouse in South West France.
Better travel information needed for rail passengers in London and south east says watchdog
9 December 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Results of a survey conducted by independent watchdog Transport Focus found rail passengers in London and the south east require better information before starting their journey.
First UK built Intercity Express Train unveiled at Hitachi facility in County Durham
9 December 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Hitachi Rail Europe unveils the first Intercity Express train to be built in the UK at its manufacturing facility in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.
Professor Peter Hansford to chair competition and contestability review
8 December 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Professor Peter Hansford is to chair an independent review into all barriers that prevent alternative project delivery models.
Alstom begins delivery of 30 Coradia regional trains to Skånetrafiken
7 December 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Alstom has begun delivering 30 additional Coradia Electric Multiple Units to Swedish regional public transportation authority and operator Skånetrafiken.
Renato Mazzoncini succeeds Oleg Belozerov as UIC Chairman
7 December 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Renato Mazzoncini, CEO of Italian Railways Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS), has been elected UIC Chairman at the 89th General Assembly of UIC held in Saint Petersburg.
Southeastern launch The Key smart ticketing initiative
7 December 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Operator Southeastern has launched its smart ticketing initiative. The Key has been rolled-out as part of the government’s plans for smart card ticketing.
