Greenlight for Dumfries Station’s Accessibility Project
29 September 2023 | By
Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Planning Applications Committee has approved Listed Building Consent for access improvements to Dumfries station.
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RIA on HS2: We need more rail capacity, not less.
Responding to reports that the second phase of the HS2 scheme between Birmingham and Manchester may be abandoned, reviews by the Railway Industry Association (RIA) on the Department for Transport (DfT) data demonstrates that passenger numbers today are higher than in 2012, when HS2 was first approved. Numbers are returning…
Network Rail begins £2.5m improvements to the Finnieston Tunnel
28 September 2023 | By
Network Rail will shortly start two weekends of around-the-clock working as part of a £2.5m investment to renew parts of the Finnieston tunnel in Glasgow.
Icomera Unveils the X7 Mobile Connectivity & Applications Router
28 September 2023 | By
Icomera’s new X7 router is a gateway to a powerful centralised connectivity platform, supporting multiple, resource-intensive applications including Passenger Wi-Fi, Onboard Infotainment, and Digital Video Surveillance & Analytics.
How to Prepare for Decarbonization by Electrifying Rail
28 September 2023 | By
Using clean electricity rather than fossil-fuel-based electricity to power buildings, electric vehicles and facility fleets can significantly reduce a rail facility’s carbon footprint. But it’s not as easy as flipping a switch, says HDR's Will Kirby.
£5.75m GB Railfreight Maintenance Hub opens in Peterborough
27 September 2023 | By
GB Railfreight has opened its state-of-the-art Maintenance Hub. Located alongside the East Coast Mainline, the £5.75m facility, represents one of the most substantial investments in the rail freight sector this year.
Unicard deploys contactless rail travel with Transport for Wales
27 September 2023 | By
The Unicard Ticketing Hub platform has enabled TfW to become the first UK train operator outside of London to deploy contactless EMV services. The contactless EMV rollout will begin with a pilot scheme running between Newport, Cardiff and Pontyclun. There are plans for a phased expansion of the service to…
How the UAE National Rail Network aims to protect biodiversity
26 September 2023 | By
Rail is considered to be one of the world’s most ubiquitous forms of transportation, due its high levels of reliability and efficiency. With touchpoints across virtually every industry, rail transports goods – both consumer and industrial – between regions and across borders, and many will use a train for transportation…
Northern set to trial British Sign Language announcements on trains
Northern will trial British Sign Language announcements on trains between Manchester Victoria and Leeds.
Icomera launch the new A2
Icomera are launching the A2, the world’s first Wi-Fi 7 access point purpose-built for public transportation.
Amtrak Police Department and Operation Lifesaver, Inc. join for Operation Clear Track
During rail safety week, Amtrak Police Department and Operation Lifesaver, Inc. are using Operation Clear Track to reduce deaths and injuries near railroad tracks and crossings.
Images: Major milestone reached in improving accessibility at Plumstead station
Network Rail has installed the two lift shafts which will be used to provide step-free access at Plumstead station in south east London.
Alstom integrates its operations in Poland to form ALSTOM Polska S.A.
Alstom has merged all the entities operating in Poland into one company, ALSTOM Polska S.A., to strengthen its position as a leading manufacturer and exporter in the Polish rail industry.
ARA welcome commitment to key rail projects in NSW Budget
The Australasian Railway Association has welcomed the NSW Government’s investment in several significant rail projects as part of its $72.3 billion transport infrastructure commitment.
Avanti West Coast awarded long-term contract after improvements for passengers
Avanti West Coast has been awarded a long-term contract by DfT following significant improvements across reliability, punctuality and customer satisfaction.
