CER welcomes implementation of new Rail Passenger Rights Regulation
The implementation of the new Rail Passenger Rights Regulation (EU) 2021/782 will offer a higher level of customer protection while ensuring the operation of rail services.
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Webuild consortium win €1.32 billion contract in Sicily
Webuild and its consortium partner will build 30 kilometres of high-capacity railway between Palermo and Catania in Sicily as part of a €1.32-billion contract.
Amtrak applies for federal grants to improve long distance network
Amtrak has applied for approximately $716 million in FRA funding for proposals that would upgrade existing routes and add new services.
Salford Central station reopens after platform accessibility upgrades
After a five-month multi-million pound investment, Salford Central station has now reopened to provide better accessibility for passengers.
FRA announce Railroad Crossing Elimination funding for 63 Projects
FRA have awarded more than $570 million in funding to 63 projects in 32 states as part of the Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Programme.
Northern roll-out transformative maintenance operations system
Northern are rolling out a game-changing operations management maintenance system that can tell the engineering team everything they need to know about their fleet of 345 trains.
Network Rail to complete essential upgrade works in the Severn Tunnel
Network Rail are to renew the tracks in the Severn Tunnel over a ten-day period to ensure more reliable journeys for passengers.
SWR and Network Rail to reopen 143-year-old pier to trains
South Western Railway and Network Rail have confirmed that Ryde Pier will reopen to trains after a large programme of renewal work to give it further life.
Images: Rail Baltica and TELT conclude knowledge-sharing workshop
Representatives from Rail Baltica and Tunnel Euralpin Lyon Turin have shared insights and discussed the progress of the two European railway mega projects.
MoU signed between RailNetEurope and Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking
EU-RAIL and RNE signed the MoU to formalise their commitment to foster an integrated, high-capacity European railway network by eliminating barriers to interoperability.
HS2 launch new construction apprenticeships
HS2 have launched a new apprenticeship programme with construction partner EKFB which is designed to provide applicants with hands-on insight.
Siemens Mobility extend service contract for rail vehicles in the North of England
As part of the €530 million contract extension, Siemens Mobility will maintain 51-strong Class 185 train fleet for a further eight years, until 2031.
GTR’s first Class 387/1 completes static testing of digital ETCS in-cab signalling equipment
As part of the East Coast Digital Programme, GTR’s first Class 387/1 Great Northern Electrostar train has completed static testing of new digital ETCS in-cab signalling equipment.
Tesmec Rail and Škoda Group sign collaboration agreement for green solutions
Tesmec Rail have signed a collaboration agreement with Škoda Group for electrically powered traction solutions.
Amtrak Virginia sets another ridership record in April
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority has announced that ridership on the Amtrak Virginia service saw a 53.2% increase in April 2023 over April 2022.