Investing to build Britain’s economy
9 September 2010 | By Network Rail
Maximising economic growth and getting more ‘bang for our buck’ has to be the priority in future investment decisions, a Network Rail study shows...
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VolkerRail Win Peterborough and North Staffordshire Signalling Renewal Contracts
9 September 2010 | By VolkerRail Group
VolkerRail has been awarded two contracts with a total value exceeding £2m by Network Rail to undertake signalling renewals within the London North Eastern (LNE) region.
Latest timekeeping figures show Virgin Trains as most improved operator
7 September 2010 | By Virgin Trains
Punctuality of Virgin Trains services is the most improved across the rail industry according to latest figures...
Bombardier awarded first ERTMS contract in Africa
7 September 2010 | By Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier, in consortium with Site S.p.A., has won a second major order, to deliver the BOMBARDIER* INTERFLO* 250 ERTMS Level 1 solution...
More train services than ever run on time in August
7 September 2010 | By Network Rail
Britain's railway saw record punctuality in August 2010 with 94.2% of trains running on time, with c2c setting a new record...
East Midlands Trains launch Passenger WiFi
6 September 2010 | By Nomad Digital
Nomad Digital is delighted to announce that East Midlands Trains today launched their new on board Passenger WiFi service...
SELEX Communications awarded GSM-R contract worth Euro 45 million
3 September 2010 | By SELEX Communications
A consortium including SELEX Communications has been awarded a contract for Libya's Sirth-Benghazi railway line.
Next Station 2011, the 3rd international conference on railway stations to be held on 17 and 18 March 2011 in Brussels
3 September 2010 | By International Union of Railways (UIC)
This event will be hosted by SNCB Holding in close collaboration with the UIC...
DB Schenker Rail to invest approx. EUR 410 million in new rolling stock
3 September 2010 | By DB Schenker
DB Schenker Rail, the Deutsche Bahn freight operator, will invest approx. EUR 410 million primarily in new freight cars and locomotives throughout Europe.
Crossrail announces latest tunnel contract shortlist
2 September 2010 | By Crossrail
Crossrail today announced the shortlist for the refurbishment of the Connaught Tunnel and the Pudding Mill Lane Tunnel Portal.
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $3.6 Million for Michigan High-Speed Rail
2 September 2010 | By U.S. Department of Transportation
Ray LaHood announced $3.6 million for Michigan to begin work on the Battle Creek railroad station...
Driver marks Virgin Train’s £2 million investment at Polmadie
2 September 2010 | By Virgin Trains
Passengers will benefit from improvements on the West Coast Main Line thanks to investment of more than £2 million by Virgin Trains in Glasgow.
EIM has a new President and Executive Director
2 September 2010 | By European Rail Infrastructure Managers (EIM)
Hubert du Mesnil, President of Réseau Ferré de France, takes over as President, and Hendrik Abma takes over as the new Executive Director.
Bombardier and Virgin brand Super Voyager train
2 September 2010 | By Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier and Virgin Trains have revealed a Super Voyager train jointly branded and with the theme “more trains, fewer cars, greener planet”.
UIC publishes two new EIRENE Interim Specifications
2 September 2010 | By International Union of Railways (UIC)
The International Union of Railways (UIC) has produced two new Interim GSM-R Specifications to improve the use of GSM-R.