Network Rail announces alliance partners for Southern Integrated Delivery portfolio 2024-2034
Network Rail have announced the four alliance partners who will form the Southern Integrated Delivery 2024-2034.
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Siemens Mobility awarded service contract for Metrolinx
Siemens Mobility have been chosen by Metrolinx, Ontario’s local public operator, to provide maintenance services for the agency’s railway infrastructure system.
Midlands Rail Hub would cut 29.3m miles travelled by car per year
New research has shown that a rail enhancement project in Britain, the Midlands Rail Hub, would lead to 30 million more miles being travelled by passengers on the region’s trains each year.
First Flirt-type electric trains equipped with Alstom ETCS enter service in Hungary
Alstom’s project to equip 59 Flirt-type MÁV-START electric trains with ETCS Level 2 is expected to be complete in September 2023.
Fast-charging battery trial to resume after GWR agrees to purchase Vivarail assets
Great Western Railway has completed the purchase of a number of assets from Vivarail relating to the development of high-performance battery and FastCharge technology.
Images: Another step forward for East Coast Digital Programme
Network Rail have released new images showing crucial work on the billion-pound East Coast Digital Programme.
Stadler will produce and deliver Norway’s new long-distance trains
Stadler have been awarded a contract to produce and deliver 17 new long-distance trains for Norske tog AS in 2024.
Project launched to develop battery-powered passenger train for U.S.
Stadler, Utah State University and the ASPIRE Engineering Research Center are developing and testing a battery-powered passenger train for North America.
PKP Energetyka launch 360 PV facilities at its substations
PKP Energetyka’s network of extensive photovoltaic facilities has increased from 15 to 360 in just over 18 months.
SWR to trial QR code technology to enhance passenger experience
Passengers who scan the QR codes onboard South Western Railway trains will quickly and conveniently be able to access real-time journey information.
Metra Board approve new strategic plan
The Metra Board of Directors have approved a new 2023-2027 strategic plan which focuses on addressing the challenges of a post-COVID world.
Caltrans, CDFW and Brightline enter agreement to build wildlife overcrossings
Caltrans, Brightline West and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, have agreed to design and construct dedicated overcrossings to provide a sustainable and safe path for wildlife.
Amtrak recognised for workplace excellence
As Amtrak continue to expand their workforce in 2023, they have been recognised by Forbes for workplace excellence.
Scotland’s Railway invests in ambitious biodiversity enhancement project
Scotland's Railway are investing £329k in an ambitious biodiversity enhancement pilot scheme to compensate for lost biodiversity.
CHSRA celebrates creating over 10,000 construction jobs
The California High-Speed Rail Authority have officially created more than 10,000 construction jobs since the start of high-speed rail construction.