The longest floor system ever made
23 May 2016 | By SMTC
SMTC continue their international growth and recently delivered the first train set of Crossrail floor system to Bombardier Transportation in Derby, UK...
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TransPennine Express announces £230m fleet investment
23 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Intercity rail operator TransPennine Express has announced a £230 million investment for a new fleet of CAF Electric Multiple Units (EMU) and loco-hauled coaches for delivery in 2018-19.
Video: The 8 year construction of Schuman intermodal hub
23 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
This video displays the eight year construction of Brussels' new Schuman intermodal hub which now connects trains, subways, buses, bicycles and taxis.
Challenging Q1 for Eurostar as travellers remain cautious following terrorist attacks
20 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Eurostar has experienced a challenging first quarter of 2016 following the recent terrorist attacks in Brussels.
Go-Ahead Deutschland orders 45 FLIRT3 multiple units
19 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Go-Ahead Deutschland has ordered 45 FLIRT3 electric multiple-unit trains from Stadler Pankow GmbH for operation on Stuttgart Network 1...
ORR launches first consultation on the 2018 periodic review
18 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The ORR has launched its first major consultation on the 2018 periodic review in order to deliver a safer, more efficient and better performing railway.
Russia and Iran cooperate on rail infrastructure development in Caspian Sea region
18 May 2016 | By
JSC Russian Railways and the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways have met to discuss future cooperation on rail infrastructure development in the Caspian Sea region.
Christian Kern steps down as CER Chairman to become Austrian Chancellor
17 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Christian Kern, current Chairman of the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) and CEO of OeBB (Österreichische Bundesbahnen) is to become Austria’s new Chancellor.
Bolton Interchange receives new high-tech roof
17 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A lightweight state-of-the-art roof has been fitted to the bus station concourse at Bolton Interchange helping to lower project costs.
KfW IPEX-Bank to finance Saxony-Anhalt diesel multiple units
16 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
KfW IPEX-Bank has announced the financing of new diesel multiple units (DMUs) for the regional public transport network in Saxony-Anhalt.
Leasing company Railpool orders five additional Vectron locomotives
13 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
German full-service locomotive leasing company, Railpool, has ordered five additional Siemens Vectron type AC locomotives for delivery by the end of this year.
Virgin Trains and FirstGroup to compete on East Coast Main Line
12 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The ORR has approved Virgin Trains East Coast and FirstGroup application for new services travelling on the East Coast Main Line (ECML).
Passengers benefit from real time information at stations across Greater Manchester
11 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Passengers can now benefit from up-to-date journey information facilities providing real time information at stations across Greater Manchester.
Construction begins on National College for High Speed Rail
11 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
In joint ceremonies marking the occasion, construction work has begun on the National College for High Speed Rail in Birmingham and Doncaster.
Passengers to have their say on next InterCity West Coast franchise
10 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The UK government has launched a public consultation inviting passengers to have their say on the next InterCity West Coast franchise.
