Brenner Base Tunnel makes construction headway
7 April 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Work has begun on the Brenner Base Tunnel part of the 64-km long rail line between Munich and Verona.
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SNCB Logistics acquired by Argos Soditic
2 April 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Argos Soditic, an independent European Private Equity firm, has acquired a 66.6% stake in Belgian rail freight operator, SNCB Logistics.
Trenitalia orders a further 70 AnsaldoBreda Vivalto train cars
2 April 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Trenitalia has placed an order for an additional 70 AnsaldoBreda Vivalto train cars at a cost of 98 million euros.
Abellio launches new ScotRail franchise
1 April 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Abellio has today marked the launch of the new ScotRail franchise at Stirling Station.
Vectron locomotive authorised in Czech Republic and Turkey
31 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Implementation of the multi-system version of the Siemens Vectron locomotive has been granted by Czech and Turkish rail authorities.
EU TEN-T Programme provides funding for Vienna rail network
31 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The European Union’s TEN-T Programme has provided 1 million Euros of funding for a study preparing the construction of a new rail link between Münchendorf and Wampersdorf (via Ebreichsdorf) in Austria.
Scottish railway network receives financial backing
31 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Scottish railway network has received financial backing via a syndicate for new electric multiple units to run between Glasgow and Edinburgh.
BLS Cargo orders Siemens multisystem locomotives for cross-border services
30 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Siemens are to provide Swiss rail cargo specialist BLS Cargo with 15 Vectron MS multisystem locomotives.
Bombardier and National Express sign maintenance contract for Essex Thameside franchise
30 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A ten-year contract between Bombardier and National Express has been signed to provide maintenance for the new Essex Thameside franchise...
Siemens awarded €1.7 billion order to build Rhine-Ruhr Express
27 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Siemens has been commissioned to build the new Rhine-Ruhr Express (RRX) rail transport concept at a total order volume of more than €1.7 billion.
Smart ticketing introduced on Abellio Greater Anglia services
26 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Department of Transport (DfT) has announced the introduction of smart ticketing on Abellio Greater Anglia services.
Economic Affairs Select Committee report unconvinced by HS2 case
25 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
In a report published today, The Economic Affairs Select Committee concluded the Government has currently not made a convincing case for HS2 and must do so before Parliament passes the Bill.
Custom House Crossrail station complete
25 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The structure of the new Custom House Crossrail station comprising of 825 station components has been completed in a year and a day.
Euston Station beverage units open in May 2015
24 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Euston, London’s fourth busiest railway station, will open various beverage units from May 2015 offering more choice for passengers and the local community.
West Yorkshire stations to gain new Customer Information Screens
24 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Northern Rail will integrate new Customer Information Screens (CIS) across West Yorkshire thanks to a £360k investment programme.
