RIA welcome Transport Bill announcement
While the RIA has welcomed railway improvement plans announced in the Queen’s Speech, they have questioned the omission of Great British Railways.
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TX Logistik completes test run of 838-metre train in Sweden
TK Logistik believe the expansion will improve transport capacities and make rail freight even more efficient for shippers.
Alstom agree to supply 130 Coradia Stream trains to SFBW in Germany
Alstom have signed a contract valued up to €2.5 billion to supply Coradia Stream trains and provide full-service maintenance for 30 years in Germany.
Network Rail join industry partners to tackle UK rail freight delays and safety risks
Network Rail will join freight operators and the RSSB to tackle delays and safety risks in a boost for the UK’s rail freight sector.
HS2 acquires major Manchester station site
HS2 has purchased Square One on Travis Street from Bruntwood in readiness for the construction of a new high-speed railway station in Manchester.
ORR to ramp up scrutiny of Network Rail’s work
ORR will increase the scrutiny of Network Rail’s work on behalf of passengers and taxpayers, as the UK recovers from financial impact of the pandemic.
Poll shows 81 per cent of passengers want more rail routes opened to Europe
Polling for HS1 Ltd has found that over 80 per cent of passengers would be more likely to travel to Europe if more routes were available.
ÖBB to modernise three stations in the Mattig Valley
ÖBB is able to convert the stations in Munderfing, Mattighofen and Mauerkirchen thanks to financial support from the state of Upper Austria.
Siemens Mobility and Deutsche Bahn present new hydrogen train
Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility have presented the newly developed Mireo Plus H and a newly designed mobile hydrogen storage trailer.
New tool launched to help British rail industry measure social value
The Rail Social Value Tool was co-funded by Network Rail and helps to measures the social value of rail investments and infrastructure projects.
Network Rail cracks down on metal cable thieves in South Yorkshire
Network Rail and the British Transport Police are using new surveillance techniques to stop railway vandals in South Yorkshire.
Elizabeth line confirmed to open on 24 May 2022
Transport for London have confirmed the opening date of the Elizabeth line, pending safety approvals, which will transform travel across the capital.
New signalling system commissioned for Great Northern’s route to London
The new signalling system, which replaces outdated components with digital equipment, will offer Great Northern passengers more reliable journeys to the City of London.
ÖBB RCG transport vehicles from Spain to Austria sustainably for the first time
ÖBB RCG organised the first test train from Barcelona to St. Valentin/Schwertberg to transport goods from Spain to Austria on rail instead of road.
TransPennine Express invest £100k to boost accessibility in the North
Electronic devices that help visually impaired people navigate stations have been installed thanks to a £100k investment by TransPennine Express.
