Siemens starts production of regional train sets in Russia
25 May 2013 | By Siemens
Today saw the ceremonial production startup of the Russian Desiro RUS type regional train sets at the Yekaterinburg works...
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Vossloh Cogifer SA to equip extension of France’s Brittany-Loire Valley high-speed line
20 May 2013 | By MEPAX
Vossloh Cogifer SA and Eiffage Rail Express have signed a contract...
HS2 moves a step closer
16 May 2013 | By Department for Transport (DfT)
HS2 moves a step closer with publication of draft 'Environmental statement' and design refinements consultations...
Interfleet appointed as Notified Body for Hitachi Rail Europe’s fleet of Super Express trains for the IEP
16 May 2013 | By GBCS PR Ltd
Interfleet Certification has been appointed as the NoBo and DeBo...
Poland: EIB increases support for high-speed trains
16 May 2013 | By European Investment Bank (EIB)
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is increasing its loan for PKP Intercity’s Pendolino trains from EUR 224m to EUR 342m...
One search made every two seconds using rail app
15 May 2013 | By National Rail Enquiries
At least one train journey is now being searched every two seconds using the official National Rail Enquiries (NRE) app...
URS secures £3.5m Borders Railway contract
15 May 2013 | By URS
URS to deliver civil engineering design for Britain’s longest new domestic railway in 100 years...
Consultation opens on proposed routes for Crossrail 2
14 May 2013 | By Network Rail
With London’s population set to boom, plans are underway for a vital new rail line, Crossrail 2...
Rail Minister visits construction site of new Wakefield Westgate station
14 May 2013 | By Network Rail
Minister lays bricks for £8.8 million project to construct the first new-build station on the East Coast Main Line in decades...
Longer HS2 tunnel could help developer create over 7,000 jobs in East Midlands
13 May 2013 | By Department for Transport (DfT)
Government has now developed a revised option involving extending a proposed tunnel under the East Midlands Airport...
EBRD funds first western investment in Belarus rolling stock manufacturing sector
10 May 2013 | By European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
10-year loan for joint venture...
Bombardier wins new order from Transport for London
7 May 2013 | By Bombardier
Contract signed to provide 57 additional BOMBARDIER ELECTROSTAR rail cars for the London Overground network...
Vectron receives homologation for Sweden
7 May 2013 | By Siemens
Vectron has now received its unlimited homologation for Sweden...
100+ events to raise awareness of level crossings dangers
7 May 2013 | By Network Rail
Rail safety teams across the country are hosting more than 100 awareness events at level crossings across Britain...
Alstom to provide 14 regional trains to AKN
6 May 2013 | By Alstom
Alstom is awarded a contract worth around 60 million euros by AKN Eisenbahn AG for the supply of 14 Coradia Lint regional trains...