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3 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
London Midland will continue to operate services between London, the West Midlands and the North of England until October 2017 and invest £13 million worth of improvements.
1 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Indian Railways has signed two rail contracts with Alstom worth €3.7bn and a second agreement with GE to supply 1,000 diesel locomotives.
30 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
HS2 rail link connecting Birmingham to Crewe will open 6 years ahead of schedule in 2027, confirmed Chancellor George Osborne on 30 November 2015.
30 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Northern Rail’s newly developed Harrogate Station has introduced an interactive Smart Wall designed to allow customers to purchase tickets and view rail and local area information.
30 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Work to construct a new section of railway carrying the UK’s first tram-trains has been given approval by the Department for Transport.
27 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Rail freight in Great Britain has fallen during Q2 2015 continuing the disappointing theme witnessed throughout the year.
25 November 2015 | By Kate Douetil
Network Rail is to spend £14.7m on the refurbishment of Carlisle station.
24 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The National Audit Office has published a report welcoming the reformed management of the rail franchising programme by the Department for Transport but highlights the emerging risk of achieving value for money.
24 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A £21 million fleet refurbishment programme has been announced by Virgin Trains East Coast as part of a £140 million investment package over eight years.
23 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) has announced the appointment of Esther McVey as its new Chair for a four year term.
23 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The UK’s first Tram Train has begun is journey from Vossloh’s Valencia plant in Spain to South Yorkshire for service on Sheffield’s Supertram network.
20 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The association of European Rail Infrastructure Managers has announced Antti Vehvilaïnen as its new President and Lena Erixon as Vice-President.
20 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Last weekend’s TGV derailment on the LGV Est line near Strasbourg was caused by excessive speed and late breaking finds initial investigation carried out by French operator SNCF.
20 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
London’s Mayor and Transport for London (TfL) have revealed designs for the new Bombardier Aventra Crossrail trains due to enter service in May 2017. Mayor of London, Boris Johnson MP and TfL have unveiled designs for the new fully accessible Crossrail trains which are expected to 200 million customers a year.…
19 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A newly completed futuristic Arnhem Central Station has opened its doors following a 20-year redevelopment project at a cost of €37.5 million.
