Marketforce’s inaugural rail event goes full speed ahead
24 September 2015 | By Marketforce
Over 150 senior figures attended Marketforce's newest rail event in the heart of central London last week...
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Chancellor announces start of £11.8bn HS2 bidding process
24 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The UK government’s High Speed Two (HS2) rail project reached a significant milestone in its development with Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announcing the bidding process for the first phase of work.
PKP Cargo to purchase 15 Siemens Vectron multi-system locomotives
24 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Poland based PKP Cargo have placed and order for 15 Vectron multi-system locomotives from Siemens for €75 million.
British and Chinese universities sign research agreement on joint high-speed rail lab
23 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A research cooperation agreement has been signed between the University of Birmingham and Beijing Jiaotong University on plans to establish a joint international high-speed rail research laboratory.
Consortium wins Spanish high-speed rail signalling and maintenance contract
22 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Spain’s Administrator of Railway Infrastructure (ADIF) awards Spanish high-speed rail signalling systems and maintenance services contract to a Bombardier, Alstom and Indra consortium...
Rail industry contributes £10 billion to British economy
22 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
According to research carried out by Oxera on behalf of the Rail Delivery Group, Britain’s rail industry contributes up to £10.1 billion in added value to the economy.
Planned London Bridge station public space and entrance revealed
22 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail has released images displaying a new public space and entrance planned for Tooley Street at London Bridge station.
£750m Birmingham New Street opens to public
21 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
After five years and at a cost of £750 million, Birmingham New Street station opened its doors to the public on Sunday 20 September 2015.
First project on Network Rail Panel Framework complete
17 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The first rail systems enhancement project, part of the Network Rail Panel Framework, has been completed increasing line capacity between Manchester and Blackburn.
CER and UIC publish booklet on rail transport and environment
16 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) and the International Union of Railways (UIC) have jointly published a booklet containing facts and figures on rail transport and environment.
Government confirms East Midlands Trains franchise
16 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
UK Rail Minister Claire Perry announces the continuation of the East Midlands Trains rail franchise which will include an improvement package to benefit passengers.
Rail to play key role in strategy for tackling climate change
16 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Rail will play a decisive role in the strategy for tackling climate change, according to UNIFE and Transdev Group ahead of the United Nations COP21 climate change conference.
Icomera’s vision of The Connected Journey
15 September 2015 | By Icomera
Icomera is one of Sweden’s fastest growing technology companies...
Birmingham New Street retail space doubles as completion nears
15 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail confirms a further 18 retailers ahead of Birmingham New Street station’s grand opening on Sunday 20 September 2015.
New USB charging device trialled on-board Hull Trains
15 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Hull Trains, operated by First, is trialling an industry-first on board USB charger for mobile devices without the need for customers to carry bulky three-pin plugs.
