CN, UP and GMXT announce new Mexico-US-Canada intermodal service 25 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Canadian National Railway Company, Union Pacific Railroad and GMXT have announced the creation of the Falcon Premium intermodal service, a new best-in-class Mexico-US-Canada service.
Tri-Rail trains to get first makeover in over 20 years 25 April 2023 | By Global Railway Review The new look will give Tri-Rail trains a refreshed and modernised look and bring new life to the trains.
Network Rail complete Finsbury Park station work as part of Access for All scheme 24 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Network Rail have finished upgrades which will give Finsbury Park station completely step-free access.
Southeastern takes in-house approach to maintain Class 465 fleet 21 April 2023 | By Global Railway Review The in-house maintenance approach to Southeastern's Networker overhaul project has enabled trains to go back into service quicker.
Will the orange ‘magstripe’ train tickets soon be extinct? 21 April 2023 | By Global Railway Review UK operator Northern says it will use five million fewer iconic, orange ‘magstripe’ train tickets this year, thanks to Northern customers’ continued switch to digital alternatives.
RIA seeks long overdue update to the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline 21 April 2023 | By Global Railway Review There has been no update to the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP) since it was published exactly three-and-a-half years ago.
GB Railfreight opens new health and wellbeing centres in London and Doncaster 21 April 2023 | By Global Railway Review The centres will offer preventative, convenient healthcare for all GB Railfreight employees, contributing to a safer, healthier and happier work environment.
Great Western Railway extends Class 802 maintenance contract 21 April 2023 | By Global Railway Review Hitachi Rail will maintain Great Western Railway's (GWR) West of England fleet of 36 Class 802 Intercity Express Trains until 2028 and bring millions of pounds in investment in the UK supply chain.
HS2’s Small Dean Viaduct given green light 20 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) A key 345m long HS2 viaduct which will take trains across the A413 and local rail lines south of Wendover has been given approval by Buckinghamshire Council.
TransPennine Express launches digital info screen at Lockerbie station 20 April 2023 | By Global Railway Review Train operator, TransPennine Express, is using digital technology to give customers an improved journey experience.
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.
