MRCE order 14 Vectron locomotives from Siemens Mobility
MRCE now have 147 Vectron locomotives in their fleet due to an additional order of 14 Vectron MS multisystem locomotives from Siemens Mobility.
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Alstom and DB Cargo sign a maintenance contract
Alstom have signed a contract with DB Cargo Belgium and DB Cargo Netherlands to provide full-service maintenance for a fleet of 60 locomotives.
Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 15-19 August 2022.
SNCF order 15 more Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains from Alstom
Alstom have received an additional order from SNCF for 15 new-generation Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains, worth almost €590 million.
Electrification project continues with new bridge installation
A new bridge installed near Deighton railway station, which makes it possible for electric trains to run through the area, is part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
ORR to monitor safety and passenger info throughout strikes
ORR have announced that they will monitor the safety of Britain’s railways and the ways that passengers are kept informed during the forthcoming strikes.
Track upgrade announced for the Heart of Wessex Line between Yeovil Pen Mill and Weymouth
Network Rail have announced that the track between Maiden Newton and Chetnole will be replaced in order to provide passengers with smoother journeys.
TfW begin work on new Butetown railway station
TfW have begun preparation work ahead of the construction of a new Butetown railway station and the redevelopment of Cardiff Bay station.
Deadline extended for Rail Baltica high-speed railway electrification procurement
RB Rail AS announced an extension for the procurement of the Rail Baltica energy subsystem design and construction for the entire Rail Baltica line.
ÖBB achieves impressive ESG sustainability ratings
Five ÖBB sub-companies all scored "very good" in their ratings and have showed improvements in all areas compared to the previous year.
Network Rail signs solar power agreement for a greener railway
Network Rail have signed a solar power contract which will cover around 15 per cent of Network Rail’s annual consumption of non-traction energy.
South Western Railway upgrades wayfinding signage at three flagship stations
SWR have completed a signage upgrade at three Wimbledon, Richmond, and Woking stations, enabling customers to navigate their way more easily.
Network Rail complete £1.8m programme to improve Mallaig Line
After starting work in February 2022, Network Rail have now completed a £1.8 million improvement programme on the Mallaig Line.
First request-stop kiosk on the Far North Line to go on trial
The request-stop kiosk on the Far North Line will be the first of eight to be rolled out across the Highland route and will allow passengers to access the next planned service electronically.
Transport for Wales publish annual report for 2021/22
Transport for Wales have published its annual report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2022 amid a period of strong investment.
