Revolutionising wheelchair boarding: Simplify Engineering’s fully automatic PRM lift 20 April 2023 | By Patrick Gutknecht, Simplify Engineering AG Simplify Engineering has developed a new PRM boarding lift to solve the challenges faced by wheelchair users when boarding trains.
Network Rail starts roof renovations at London Waterloo station 20 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Network Rail are refurbishing London Waterloo’s 100-year-old station to replace the existing glazing and support structures and bring the roof back to its former glory.
GoMedia recognised for its accessible wayfinding solution for passengers with sight loss 19 April 2023 | By Icomera Icomera subsidiary, GoMedia, has won two awards for its accessible wayfinding solution for passengers with sight loss, ‘Visor’.
100th GTR Electrostar completes Project Aurora upgrade programme 19 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The 100th Class 377 Electrostar operated by Govia Thameslink Railway has returned to passenger service with improved reliability thanks to the Project Aurora upgrade programme.
ScotRail adds more carriages to Mallaig on its Highland Explorer services 19 April 2023 | By Global Railway Review ScotRail has operated the first of its Highland Explorer carriages, which have 20 cycle spaces and were a UK-first, on the Mallaig branch of the West Highland Line.
ERA approves Vossloh’s DE 18 Stage V locomotive for use in Italy 19 April 2023 | By Vossloh Rolling Stock GmbH The DE 18 Stage V locomotive will help Italian operators drastically reduce their environmental impact.
British Sign Language travel advice rolled out at major stations 19 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Network Rail have installed British Sign Language travel announcement touchscreens at eight major stations.
Cross City line flood protection work to bring more reliable journeys 18 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Network Rail are undertaking drainage improvement work on the Cross City line south throughout May to offer more reliable journeys.
New Passenger Assist Points to be installed at Northern stations 18 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Northern are to install eight Passenger Assist Points across its stations to help make travel easier for passengers with accessibility needs.
GCRE and Hitachi Rail sign rail technology testing agreement 18 April 2023 | By Global Railway Review Hitachi Rail will test new British-built trains, battery technology and digital solutions at the world-leading Global Centre of Rail Excellence testing facility in Wales.
Vectron approved for Scandinavian Corridor 17 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Vectron has received official approval to operate along the Scandinavian Corridor, enabling freight and passenger trains to run from Austria to Norway without changing locomotives.
Go-Ahead Norway appoints new Managing Director 17 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The Go-Ahead Group has selected Emil Eike as new Managing Director of Go-Ahead Norway.
Stadler to service GB Railfreight’s new fleet of hybrid locomotives 17 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Stadler have signed a contract with GB Railfreight to service and maintain their latest hybrid locomotives from 2025.
Brightline to implement inventory and reservation system 14 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Brightline are to implement S3 Passenger, an innovative inventory, ticketing and reservation system from Siemens Mobility subsidiary Sqills.
Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern combine to create Canadian Pacific Kansas City 14 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Canadian Pacific Kansas City will become the first and only single-line railway connecting Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.
