CER welcome new Greening Freight Transport despite reservations
CER have welcomed the opportunities the Greening Freight Transport Package offers for rail, while also warning of the risk to modal shift.
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ORR tells rail industry to improve reliability of passenger assistance
Following the release of new research, ORR has said that the rail industry needs to provide more reliability passenger assistance.
Alpha Trains and Siemens Mobility sign service contract for Vectron locomotives
Alpha Trains have awarded Siemens Mobility a maintenance and service contract for Vectron locomotives that covers a period of 15 years.
Stadler to supply trains for regional transport around Mount Vesuvius
Stadler and EAV have signed a framework agreement to supply electric multiple units for regional transport on the Vesuvian railway lines.
Merseyrail announce new Managing Director
Merseyrail have announced that Neil Grabhma will succeed Andy Heath and Jane English as Managing Director.
Alpha Trains announce new Chief Executive Officer
Alpha Trains have announced the appointment of Fernando Pérez as new Chief Executive Officer.
Hitachi Rail awarded contract to maintain TransPennine Express Nova 1
Hitachi Rail have been awarded an eight-year contract worth £240 million to maintain the TransPennine Express 19 ‘Nova 1’ intercity trains.
Plans to expand the HS2 network to Manchester move forward
HS2 have introduced a set of proposed changes in a Bill to Parliament which will expand the network to Manchester.
53 train stations to benefit from tap-in ticketing
Simpler tap-in tap-out ticketing is set to be introduced across 53 stations in the South East by the end of the year.
Work completed on £82m sea wall to protect vital coastal rail route
As part of the £165 million South West Resilience Programme, work has been completed on a sea wall protecting a vital coastal rail route in Dawlish.
Network Rail announce sustainability target milestone
Network Rail have announced that three-quarters of its suppliers have, by emissions, committed to setting their own science-based emissions targets.
Renfe extend contract with CAF for additional Media Distancia electric trains
As part of a Fleet Renewal Plan, Renfe have extended its contract with CAF for the supply of another 32 Media Distancia electric trains.
Alstom celebrates 200th anniversary of world’s first locomotive works
Alstom are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the world’s first locomotive works, Newcastle-based Robert Stephenson and Company.
Alstom and Northrail sign contract for 50 Traxx Universal locomotives
Alstom and Northrail have signed a framework agreement for 50 multi-system Traxx Universal locomotives with a full-service maintenance package for up to 16 years.
New station which improves connectivity between London and Kent ready to open
Thanet Parkway is scheduled to open from 31 July and it will improve rail connectivity between East Kent and London.
