Revamped Tipton station to reopen for rail users
26 March 2010 | By Centro
Rail passengers in Tipton will be able to catch their train from the town’s newly refurbished rail station from Sunday 28 March, a month ahead of schedule.
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SNCF orders a further 49 Régio2N trains from Bombardier
24 March 2010 | By Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier receives an order for 49 additional regional double-deck trains, as part of the “Régio2N” contract with SNCF.
92% of UK trains arrive on time
23 March 2010 | By Network Rail
Network Rail say that punctuality improved by almost 6% in February compared to 2009 with 92% of trains arriving on time.
Alcatel-Lucent to deploy high-speed communications network in Norway
23 March 2010 | By Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent has been selected by Jernbaneverket to deploy a high-speed network based on IP/MPLS technology to handle all business communications.
Skanska to construct World Trade Center project
19 March 2010 | By Skanska USA
Skanska has been awarded a $542m contract to construct the new PATH station at the site of the World Trade Center in New York City.
£30m investment for Manchester’s Victoria station
19 March 2010 | By Network Rail
Network Rail has announced a £30m package of work to make Manchester’s Victoria station fit for the 21st century.
European Parliament says rail has a key role in tackling climate change
17 March 2010 | By The Association of European Rail Infrastructure Managers (EIM)
The European Parliament’s Environment Committee has emphasised the importance of more environmentally‐friendly transport.
PLP wins second Crossrail project
17 March 2010 | By PLP Architecture
PLP Architecture has scooped its second Crossrail commission to design the over station development above the eastern ticket hall at Farringdon.
Crossrail announces second batch of enabling work awards
16 March 2010 | By Crossrail
Crossrail has announced the intention to award the 4 new contracts contracts under the enabling works framework.
First glimpse of new Bedford station
16 March 2010 | By Network Rail
Network Rail has unveiled images showing its plans for a new, environmentally-friendly station for Bedford.
£2.4m station improvements unveiled at Ashford International
15 March 2010 | By Southeastern
Ashford International has been unveiled by Damian Green MP following a six month refurbishment project to create a better station environment for passengers.
c2c sets new rail industry punctuality record of 96.6%
15 March 2010 | By c2c
National Express train operator c2c has set a new punctuality record for Britain’s franchised railways of 96.6%.
Stadler select Nomad for NSB’s new “FLIRT” trains
12 March 2010 | By Nomad Digital
NOMAD Digital has signed a £1.5m contract with STADLER to equip 50 new FLIRT trains with its high speed broadband communications system.
UNIFE and UIC publish first TecRec
12 March 2010 | By UNIFE
UIC and UNIFE publish the first Technical Recommendation (TecRec) on the measurement and calculation of energy consumption in railway vehicles.
FTA issues note of caution on HS2
12 March 2010 | By Freight Transport Association (FTA)
Leading trade body the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has asked that the needs of freight are not forgotten in the buzz surrounding High Speed Rail 2 (HS2).