Update on Crossrail rolling stock and depot procurement
30 August 2011 | By Crossrail
Outlines efforts to realise tens of millions in savings by introducing rolling stock to the rail network over a shorter period...
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Brunswick Rail acquires Proftrans
30 August 2011 | By Brunswick Rail
Brunswick Rail, Russia’s leading railcar operating lessor, has announced the purchase of the rail operator Proftrans...
New on-train CCTV for South West Trains
26 August 2011 | By Rail & Road Protec GmbH
South West Trains has awarded a major contract to “R2P” Rail & Road Protec GmbH to provide the saloon and forward facing CCTV for their class 158 and 159 fleets...
Railway power cameras to reduce delays and costs
25 August 2011 | By Network Rail
Spotting a defect on an overhead rail wire upto 25ft above your head can be tricky...
New Eurostar App turns your phone into a ticket to Europe
23 August 2011 | By Eurostar
Eurostar, launched a free mobile app allowing passengers to book journeys on-the-go & receive tickets direct to their phones...
Brunswick Rail raises a further $120 million from EBRD and IFC
23 August 2011 | By M: Communications
Brunswick Rail, has raised an additional USD 120 million via an increase of originally USD 300 mln EBRD and IFC loan facilities...
Green light for rail station wind turbine
19 August 2011 | By Transport for Greater Manchester
Planning permission has been granted for an innovative new scheme at Horwich Parkway railway station...
University sensor research aims to make rail travel more reliable
17 August 2011 | By City University London
The costly disruption to rail travel caused by the breakdown of overhead power lines could become a thing of the past...
A-level students sought for Apprenticeships with DB Schenker Rail
17 August 2011 | By DB Schenker Rail
A-level students from across England & Wales, could see themselves on the route to a successful career in rail freight...
Booming passenger numbers drive record revenues at Virgin Trains
17 August 2011 | By Virgin Trains
Virgin Trains announced record sales of £753 million for the year to March 2011...
Watchdog warns of up to 13% fare rises in 2012
16 August 2011 | By Passenger Focus
Rail passengers will face the first of three years of inflation-busting fare rises in January 2012...
Gatwick Express introduces e-ticket and m-ticket options online
16 August 2011 | By Communication Matters
Gatwick Express has introduced e-ticket and m-ticket options online at www.gatwickexpress.com...
Train companies respond to July inflation rate and fare rises
16 August 2011 | By Association of Train Operating Companies
"The Government has decided that many fares need to rise above inflation for the next three years to help pay for more trains..."...
Green light for Altrincham Interchange refurbishment
15 August 2011 | By Transport for Greater Manchester
A major redevelopment of Altrincham Interchange has been approved by Trafford Council...
Greater Manchester commuters to benefit from more train carriages
12 August 2011 | By Transport for Greater Manchester
Northern Rail will receive a further 22 extra train carriages this December...
