21 February 2022
Stadler expand market leadership of alternative drive technologies
DB Regio have ordered more FLIRT Akku type trains from Stadler, further cementing Stadler's place as a leader in the market for alternative drive technologies.
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21 February 2022
Polls show cuts to HS2 have led Yorkshire to lose faith in the Government
Polling shows that the county is strongly opposed to the decision to cancel HS2’s Eastern Leg, with many losing faith in the Government as a result.
18 February 2022
Yorkshire scheme will support older and disabled people travelling by rail
Thanks to Northern’s accessibility fund, the Better Journeys by Rail scheme is aiming to support the rail service access of older and disabled people in the Yorkshire region.
18 February 2022
Brightline complete first construction zone for Florida extension
The completed construction zone is the first of its kind in the United States; it integrates high-speed passenger rail into an active airport.
18 February 2022
SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom present hybrid train in France
SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom have presented the first French hybrid train for the Occitanie, Grand-Est, Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Centre-Val-de-Loire regions.
17 February 2022
Investments in high-speed rail continue to lift California’s economy
The CHSRA’s annually updated Economic Analysis Report has illustrated the positive impact that investment in clean, electrified high-speed rail generates.
17 February 2022
Czech Railways take over the first of 10 new Vectrons to expand fleet
Czech Railways have announced that they have taken over the first of 10 new Vectrons this year, leased to them by RSL.
17 February 2022
GWR brings battery-only rail services a step closer with fast-charging trial
GWR has signed a deal with Vivarail to trial a new battery-charging technology on its network, the trial will take place on the Greenford branch line.
17 February 2022
Stadler and start to deliver 20 FLIRT trains for faster cross-border travel
Stadler and start have signed a delivery contract for 20 FLIRT type trains that will enable faster cross-border traffic between Germany and the Netherlands.
16 February 2022
Final Class 484 train arrives on Isle of Wight as last Class 483 departs
The fifth and final Class 484 train has arrived on the Isle of Wight, signifying the biggest transformation of the Island Line since it was electrified in 1967.
16 February 2022
Hitachi Rail sign contract to install new digital signalling system
Hitachi Rail has signed a contract to digitise two yellow maintenance trains operated by Infranord with a new signalling system.
16 February 2022
ProRail aiming for emission-free construction sites by 2030
Working alongside Rijkswaterstaat and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, ProRail is working on a roadmap for emission-free construction sites by 2030.
15 February 2022
NJ TRANSIT approve purchase of additional Multilevel rail cars
The NJ TRANSIT (NJT) Board of Directors have approved the purchase of 25 additional Multilevel III rail cars in support of the Portal North Bridge Project.
15 February 2022
Alstom to supply new trains and signalling system for Abruzzo region
Alstom have signed two contracts to supply three Coradia Stream Pop 2.0 trains and a new signalling system for the Abruzzo region in Italy.
15 February 2022
FRA publish report on performance and service quality of Amtrak
The quarterly report uses metrics defined by the FRA to measure performance over multiple categories including customer service and financial performance.
