Avanti West Coast becomes first train operator to join UKRRIN
Avanti West Coast has become a member of UK Rail Research Innovation Network which brings together world-leading experts and facilities across the industry.
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The Great British Railways Transition Team launch call for evidence to increase rail freight
GBRTT launched a call for evidence to get views from businesses on increasing rail freight to help meet ambitious net zero targets.
Official shortlist and vote announced to choose home of Great British Railways
Birmingham, Crewe, Derby, Doncaster, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and York will compete in a public vote to be the home of GBR.
DB becomes intermodal partner of the Star Alliance
DB and Star Alliance will be making a significant contribution to reducing CO2 emissions through this intermodal partnership.
SüdLeasing order 20 Vectron locomotives with XLoad from Siemens Mobility
SBB Cargo, in cooperation with SüdLeasing, have ordered 20 Vectron multisystem locomotives equipped with the XLoad package from Siemens Mobility.
Ambitious billion-pound rail upgrade in West Yorkshire given green light
Network Rail have been given the go-ahead for a rail upgrade in West Yorkshire which will bring a faster, greener, and better-connected railway for passengers in the North.
Network Rail invest over £120m to boost Scotland’s Railway electrification
Network Rail will invest more than £120 million of Scottish Government funding in the next three years to boost Scotland’s Railway electrification.
Go-Ahead announces revised rail contract in Norway
The Go-Ahead Group have announced that, following months of discussions, a new agreement has been reached regarding its rail contract in Norway
Over €350 million awarded to Rail Baltica in first call of new financial period
Rail Baltica have been awarded €350 million by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency in the first call of the new financial period 2021-2027.
MoU on Affordable High-Speed Services in the European Union signed
A Memorandum of Understanding on ‘Smart and Affordable High-Speed Services in the European Union’ has been signed by CER, ALLRAIL, UNIFE and EU-RAIL.
UK government make £1 billion digital signalling investment
The new investment in the East Coast Main Line will result in a more reliable and sustainable rail network.
ORR launch consultation on proposals for the Rail Ombudsman
The Office of Rail and Road will take over responsibility from the Rail Delivery Group for sponsoring the Rail Ombudsman
Northern’s Class 333 trains the latest to undergo digital upgrades
Northern’s programme of digital upgrades has continued with its Class 333 trains becoming the latest to offer an improved experience to customers.
Siemens Mobility to deliver hydrogen train fleet to Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region
Siemens Mobility have been commissioned by Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn to deliver seven, two-car Mireo Plus H trains for the Heidekrautbahn network.
DB and German Federal government announce new high-performance network
Deutsche Bahn and the Federal government will work together to develop a high-performance network that increases the reliability and growth of rail.
