Video: HS2 complete western portal of the Copthall Green Tunnel 15 June 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) HS2 have celebrated the completion of the western portal of the Copthall Green Tunnel, one of five green tunnels on the HS2 route.
ORR publish assessment of Network Rail’s plans over the next five years 15 June 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) ORR’s assessment of Network Rail’s plans focusses on the need for better train performances and prioritising spend on core assets.
Robel signs transport system deal with ARTC 15 June 2023 | By Robel Bahnbaumaschinen GmbH The Australian Rail Track Corporation has ordered two ROREXS rail exchange systems from Robel Bahnbaumaschinen.
HS2 launch rail systems innovation competition 14 June 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) HS2 have launched a new innovation competition to increase ideas around the automation of key railway infrastructure installation.
RAILwAI signs contract with Catalonia General Railroads 14 June 2023 | By RAILwAI RAILwAI have signed a contract with Catalan General Railways, marking the start of RAILwAI's international expansion.
ORR welcomes progress by rail industry in training staff to support disabled passengers 13 June 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The Office of Rail and Road has praised train operators for the progress they have made in training staff to support disabled passengers.
Railtex 2023 brought the rail industry together in Birmingham to showcase railway technology potential 13 June 2023 | By Railtex Railtex 2023, held in Birmngham on 9-11 May, brought over 2,600 trade visitors to discover the latest innovations, products and services from all areas of railway technology.
Unique data capture to help Northern deliver a more sustainable and reliable railway 13 June 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) As part of Northern’s Intelligent Trains programme, Northern is looking to equip as many as 40 of its trains with a data capture kit to transform the way the rail network is maintained.
Images: Network Rail replace 146-year-old footbridge at Strathbungo in Glasgow 12 June 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) A new footbridge has been installed at Strathbungo in Glasgow’s southside as part of the Glasgow to Barrhead electrification project.
FCH2Rail hydrogen train begins testing in Spain 12 June 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The FCH2Rail project has received authorisation to begin testing its bi-mode demonstrator train with hydrogen fuel cells on the Spanish national railway network.
New report reveals UK Government falling behind on rail decarbonisation targets 9 June 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) RIA analysis has revealed that the UK Government is making insufficient progress on its key rail decarbonisation commitments.
Hitachi Rail sign €77 million framework agreement with SNCF 9 June 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Hitachi Rail will provide bi-standard ERTMS/TVM for the TGV fleet operated by SNCF as part of the framework agreement.
Video: Electric trains run on Caltrain corridor for the first time 9 June 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Caltrain have reached an electrification milestone as electric trains operated under power from the overhead contact system (OCS) for the first time.
Arriva submits application for first cross-border Open Access rail services 8 June 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Arriva Netherlands have applied for its first cross-border Open Access rail service which would connect Groningen with Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Brussels and Paris.
CER welcomes implementation of new Rail Passenger Rights Regulation 8 June 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) 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.
