Alstom to deliver 20 Coradia Stream inter-regional trains in Romania
Alstom and the ARF have signed a contract for the delivery of 20 trains and associated maintenance services for 15 years valued at €270 million.
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Govia Thameslink Railway awarded National Rail Contract
Govia Thameslink Railway have been awarded a National Rail Contract to continue operating the UK’s largest rail network; the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail services.
Metro Trains Melbourne switches to energy-efficient train lighting
Metro is switching to more sustainable, energy-efficient LEDs on its X’Trapolis and Siemens Nexas fleets.
LTG Cargo commence intermodal freight transportation in Germany
LTG Cargo have launched intermodal freight transportation to Duisburg to further pursue its diversification goals.
HS2 reveal design for noise-cancelling north portal of the Chiltern Tunnel
HS2 have revealed designs for the north portal, which cuts noise from trains entering and exiting the Chiltern Tunnel at speeds of up to 320km/h.
Avanti West Coast introduces ‘Seat Picker’ function on app
The ‘Seat Picker’ feature gives Avanti West Coast app users the ability to select their ideal seat for their journey and view how busy trains are when booking journeys.
DB Cargo UK trials the use of ‘combi-consists’
DB Cargo is trialling the use of ‘combi-consists’, hoping to increase capacity, improve customer service and improve efficiency.
Towns and cities bid to become new home for Great British Railways
Towns and cities across the country have shown overwhelming interest in becoming the new home for Great British Railways.
European railways remain committed to relief efforts supporting Ukrainians
With the humanitarian crisis worsening, CER is continuing to work closely with its members to ensure the flow of refugees towards safe havens and help with the supply of aid.
TfW to offer free rail travel for Ukrainian refugees
Running for six months, the free rail travel scheme will help refugees while they are settling in Wales.
RIA welcome announcement of £1.7 billion UK-Turkey rail deal
The deal for the construction of a 503km high-speed electric railway in Turkey has been welcomed by RIA, who supported the deal by working with ERG International UK.
First electrification system for rail freight terminals boost UK net zero plans
A rail freight terminal in Northamptonshire has become the first in the UK to demonstrate an electrification system, boosting plans to reach net zero.
Rail journeys increased across October and December despite restrictions
Rail journeys increased to 285 million in Britain over October and December 2021, marking the highest number of passenger journeys since January to March 2020.
Gatwick Express will resume non-stop service to support airport recovery
The Gatwick Express will resume a non-stop service from Sunday 3 April; it aims to support the recovery of Gatwick Airport as pandemic restrictions are lifted.
Siemens Mobility to deliver first hydrogen-powered train for Bavaria
The two-car hydrogen-powered trainset will be presented to the public in the spring of 2022, with pilot tests beginning from mid-2023 on Bayerische Regiobahn routes.
