HS2 construction on track for 2017
17 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
High Speed 2 (HS2) has moved a step closer as Parliament announces debate on updated plans for construction.
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Arriva to introduce smartphone based rail Ticket Issuing System
17 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The UK rail industry will witness the first smartphone based Ticket Issuing System on Arriva services by March 2016.
Rhine-Ruhr Express contracts awarded to Abellio and National Express
17 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Rhine-Ruhr Transport Authority (VRR) has awarded three contracts for the operation of Rhine-Ruhr Express (RRX) to Abellio and National Express.
SBB presents new double-deck Twindexx Express
15 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
In a ceremony held on the 8th June, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) unveiled the new double-deck long-distance Bombardier Twindexx Express ahead of service in 2017...
South West Trains and Network Rail alliance reshape
12 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail has announced changes to its alliance with South West Trains focusing on areas that deliver most for passengers.
ScotRail Borders Railway project launches driver and conductor training
12 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The ScotRail Borders Railway project has reached a significant landmark with driver and conductor training commencing on the 49km stretch between Tweedbank and Newcraighall.
FirstGroup reveal plans for a new London-Edinburgh rail service
12 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Transport operator FrstGroup has unveiled plans for a new rail service between London, North East England and Edinburgh reducing the current average fare by half.
ORR reports on Network Rail performance review
12 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Office for Road and Rail (ORR) has published Network Rail performance review data and analysis for 2014-15.
Limburg awards Arriva £1.4 billion rail and bus contract
11 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Dutch province of Limburg has awarded Arriva Netherlands a 15-year rail and bus contract worth £1.4 billion.
Automatic train operation to be installed on Line A of Paris RER
10 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
An automatic train operation system will be developed and installed on Line A of the Paris RER network by Alstom Transport.
Progress made on EC Fourth Railway Package
10 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The EU Transport Council will meet on the 11 June to discuss progress made on the European Commission’s Fourth Railway Package.
Newag delivers IMPULS EMUs for Polish regional railway
10 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Polish regional railway operator Koleje Mazowieckie has taken delivery of twelve IMPULS 45WE EMUs from train manufacturer Newag.
ORR reports record high UK rail passenger journeys in 2014/15
8 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has revealed a 4.2 percent increase in UK rail passenger journeys in 2014/15 compared to the previous year.
Consortium appointed technical consultants for Swedish high-speed rail project
5 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Swedish Transport Agency, Trafikverket, has appointed the COWI and SYSTRA Consortium as technical consultants for the high-speed Ostlänken or Eastern Link project.
Bespoke CIS display support for St Pancras
4 June 2015 | By Infotec
The need to replace an LED CIS display at St Pancras International to provide additional information to passengers required Infotec to align its design with the exacting heritage requirements of the world famous station...
