Local businesses urged to have their say on Midlands Rail Hub
Midlands Connect are urging local businesses to complete a short survey to support the future strategy along the Midlands Rail Hub route.
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Metra release 2023 construction programme
Metra have revealed a comprehensive list of construction projects in 2023 which will ensure that passengers can enjoy safe and reliable services.
Funding programme opens to improve rail freight in Massachusetts
MassDOT has opened a new round of funding to seek applications from rail freight supported businesses for projects to expand or improve rail freight.
FRA launches new rail safety programme
FRA are using funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to launch a new programme which will advance efforts to improve the safety, performance and sustainability of rail.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City enters steelmaking coal supply chain agreement
The agreement reflects both CPKC and Teck's commitments to work together to reduce emissions and enhance supply chain reliability to supply the resources required for a low carbon future.
Images: Network Rail finish reliability upgrade on Norfolk and Suffolk rail lines
A package of works to keep trains running and improve level crossings on Norfolk and Suffolk local rail lines has been completed by Network Rail.
Great Northern introduces more mobile assistance teams
Two new mobile assistance teams have started work in a trial to further support disabled passengers at six small stations in Hertfordshire and north London.
Transport for Wales sign client agreement with GCRE
Transport for Wales have signed a heads of terms agreement to become a major commercial client of the Global Centre of Rail Excellence.
International rail ticketing platform launches in the UK
Set to rival other rail ticketing platforms, Rail Online has now launched in the UK offering fairer fares to British rail passengers.
Digital freight train equipped with DAC completes test run
The aim of the test train's journey was to check the functionality of Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) in different situations and conditions and to identify possible weak points to improve on.
Northern’s £250k Accessibility Innovation Fund green lights six projects
Six projects designed to improve passenger accessibility have been given approval due to Northern’s £250,000 Accessibility Innovation Fund.
Faster trains approved for Amtrak’s Chicago-St. Louis route
Amtrak and the Illinois Department of Transportation have issued a safety warning after receiving approval for maximum train speeds up to 110mph for most of the Chicago-St. Louis corridor.
Final design of Mireo Plus trains revealed by Siemens Mobility and Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn
The Mireo Plus H and Plus B trainsets will operate with hydrogen or battery hybrid drives, marking a new era for rail networks in Berlin and Brandenburg.
Alpha Trains leases three Stadler EURO6000 electric locomotives to Low Cost Rail
The EURO6000 electric locomotives will enable Low Cost Rail to operate longer and heavier trains thanks to their high power traction.
Škoda Group to modernise six coaches for ÖBB Nightjet fleet
ÖBB have awarded a contract to Škoda Group for the modernisation of six couchette coaches for the Nightjet fleet.