Bombardier wins contract to provide locomotives for Israel Railways
21 October 2015 | By Kate Douetil
Rail technology leader, Bombardier Transportation, has signed a contract to provide 62 TRAXX AC locomotives for Israel Railways...
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National Training Academy for Rail opens
20 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The £7 million National Training Academy for Rail (NTAR) has opened its doors delivering a cutting-edge facility for students to develop the skills necessary for a career in the rail industry.
Rhine-Ruhr Express operating contract announced
20 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Local authorities of North Rhine Westphalia have signed two contracts with National Express and Abellio for the operation of Rhine-Ruhr Express services until 2030.
National College for High Speed Rail begins next development step
20 October 2015 | By Kate Douetil
The National College for High Speed Rail in Doncaster hopes to begin the next development step, after Doncaster Council received the planning application for consideration.
Extended East Midlands Trains franchise marks start of £13m investment
19 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
East Midlands Trains has marked the start of an extended franchise to operate rail services between London, the East Midlands and northern England alongside a £13 million investment of improvements.
Over half of London rail passengers in favour of devolution to TfL
16 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The London Assembly Transport Committee has announced findings of its report on devolution of rail services.
Transport Secretary opens Thameslink Three Bridges depot
15 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin officially opened the Thameslink Three Bridges depot on the 15 October, paving the way for Thameslink Programme completion in 2018.
European rail industry discuss future leadership of global supply market
15 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
European rail industry leaders have met with stakeholders and EU decision makers to discuss maintaining Europe’s leadership of the global rail supply market.
Allerton Depot opens following £23m upgrade to maintain electric trains
14 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Allerton Depot has been transformed thanks to a £23 million upgrade to service Northern Rail’s new fleet of electric trains.
Centralised control centre: South Africa’s answer to rail traffic management
14 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A state-of-the-art control centre has opened in the South African province of Gauteng integrating rail traffic management from 35 existing control rooms. The advanced rail traffic management control centre, known as the Gauteng Nerve Centre (GNC), accommodates 35 control rooms in a single location. The GNC constantly monitors each and…
Dutch operator equips railway staff with body cameras
13 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
In a trial lasting 6 months, Dutch operator NS will equip railway staff with CCTV body cameras in a measure against aggressive behaviour.
Alstom’s Pendolino sets new standard for railway travel in Poland
13 October 2015 | By Kate Douetil
Alstom’s high speed Pendolino trains have set a new standard for railway travel in Poland by reaching 5 million kilometres in revenue service.
Croatian Railways takes delivery of 10 EMUs for Zagreb
13 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A fleet 10 regional EMUs for Zagreb have been delivered by KONČAR completing the first phase of an order placed by Croatian Railways (HŽ).
Borders Railway records 125,000 journeys in first month of operation
9 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Borders Railway has made an exceptional start since its official opening with over 125,000 journeys made in its first month of operation.
General approach adopted on Market Pillar of the Fourth Railway Package
8 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Transport Ministers of the European Transport Council have adopted a general approach on the Market Pillar of the Fourth Railway Package.
