COMMENT: London TravelWatch Chief Exec Michael Roberts 15 February 2024 | By Emily Budgen London TravelWatch Chief Executive Michael Roberts has issued a comment on the naming of the London Overground services by TfL.
Seven new activities added to the 2024 Big Rail Diversity Challenge 15 February 2024 | By Emily Budgen Women in Rail's flagship event, The Big Rail Diversity Challenge (BRDC), has widened with seven new challenges.
Andrew Brady announced as External Relations Vice President by Union Pacific 14 February 2024 | By Emily Budgen Union Pacific have announced Andrew Brady as their Vice President of External Relations, following Printz Bolin's retirement.
Siemens’ flexible leasing model for regional trains 14 February 2024 | By Emily Budgen Siemens have recently introduced a new leasing scheme for their regional trains, allowing customers to have a battery or electric fleet.
“We’re NOT playing cupid” – Northern’s new Duo tickets 14 February 2024 | By Emily Budgen On Valentine's Day, Northern's Mark Powles has assured customers that the new duo ticketing system does not rely on romance.
High Speed Rail Group appoints ex-HS1 Chief as Chair 14 February 2024 | By Emily Budgen The former Chief of HS1 Ltd, Dyan Perry (nee Crowther), has been appointed Chair of the High Speed Rail Group (HSRG).
Norfolk Southern completes $1 billion infrastructure improvements in 2023 13 February 2024 | By Emily Budgen Norfolk Southern have completed infrastructure works and developments worth $1 billion, over the course of 2023.
Hull Trains launches independent Arup report into its regional benefits 13 February 2024 | By Emily Budgen A recent report has found that the work by Hull Trains has had a positive economic impact on the regional community.
Alstom signs €150 million contract for 16 electric locomotives in Romania 12 February 2024 | By Emily Budgen Alstom have secured a major contract worth €150 million for a rollingstock order. They will provide 16 electric locomotives to the ARF.
80% of new Piccadilly line trains will be assembled in Yorkshire, Siemens Mobility confirms 12 February 2024 | By Emily Budgen Siemens Mobility has confirmed that the new trains for Transport for London (TFL)'s Piccadilly Line will mostly be made in the UK.
Office of Transport Safety Investigations: Qube freight train 12 February 2024 | By Emily Budgen The Australian Office of Transport Safety Investigations (OTSI) have discontinued their investigation of a Qube freight train derailment.
COMMENT: RIA’s Darren Caplan reacts to PAC’s report on HS2 11 February 2024 | By Emily Budgen Chief Executive of the Railway Industry Association (RIA), Darren Caplan has issued a statement reacting to PAC's report on HS2
Ford & Stanley announces two-year Gemini Rail partnership 11 February 2024 | By Emily Budgen Talent services and recruitment specialist Ford & Stanley have announced a two-year partnership with Gemini Rail.
COMMENT: Virgin Trains Ticketing’s Mark Plowright PAYG reaction 10 February 2024 | By Emily Budgen Mark Plowright from Virgin Trains Ticketing has issued his reaction to the PAYG trials which have now been introduced by Huw Merriman.
MEDLOG commences operation of iPort Rail 10 February 2024 | By Emily Budgen MEDLOG have started their operation of iPort Rail at the multimodal freight terminal in Doncaster, running services across the UK.
