1 July 2020
Recycling trial starts at London Victoria railway station
London Victoria - Britain’s second busiest railway station - has started a trial aiming to recycle 85 per cent of all waste created on the site.
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30 June 2020
European rail sector joins forces to deliver sustainable mobility
CER, EIM and UNIFE have published the European rail sector's pledge to help deliver a more sustainable and smart transportation sector.
30 June 2020
Stadler wins contract to refit Arriva Nederland trains with ETCS GUARDIA
The contract represents the first time that Stadler has won the opportunity to refit trains with its own ETCS system, GUARDIA.
30 June 2020
New report outlines priorities for future design of local train stations
Commissioned by Network Rail, the ‘ThinkStation’ report provides a framework for the future design of local stations across Great Britain, following a wide-reaching engagement exercise.
30 June 2020
HS2 begins massive recruitment drive as construction moves closer
As the beginning of major construction work moves closer, HS2 has announced that it has begun recruiting for hundreds of new jobs across the entire high-speed rail project.
29 June 2020
North East England benefits from £15 million investment in rail services
The region will see a wide range of benefits from the redevelopment and reopening of three train stations, including more frequent and reliable rail services.
26 June 2020
CEO of Alstom, Henri Poupart-Lafarge, named as new Chair of UNIFE
Henri Poupart-Lafarge has replaced Sabrina Soussan as the new Chair of UNIFE - the organisation representing the European rail supply industry.
25 June 2020
Construction preparation for HS2 Euston station reaches milestone
The demolition of London Euston station’s western ramp and canopy is a significant milestone in the preparation for the construction of the new HS2 station.
25 June 2020
GTR shares its top 10 tips for passengers returning to train travel
To help ease passenger concerns, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) the team behind operating Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern services, have shared their top 10 tips for travelling on trains, as COVID-19 travel restrictions start to ease.
25 June 2020
Alstom receives ETCS Baseline 3 Release 2 certification
By receiving the latest ETCS standard certification, Alstom is now equipped to work towards the complete digitalisation of Norway's rail network.
25 June 2020
Australasian Railway Association outlines two-year plan for rail freight
The two-year strategic plan will see the ARA support the development of rail freight to create stronger connections between cities and regions.
24 June 2020
HS2 reveals potential construction firms for Birmingham station
HS2 Ltd. has announced that three bidders will be invited to tender for the £570 million contract to construct Birmingham Curzon Street station.
24 June 2020
Lineas signs maintenance contract for overhaul of 30 locomotives
Under the contract, Voith will be responsible for the major overhaul of 30 Lineas locomotives over the next four and a half years.
24 June 2020
Marjan Rintel announced as new CEO of Netherlands Railways
Current CEO of Netherlands Railways (NS), Roger van Boxtel, will stay in his role until 30 September 2020, before Marjan Rintel, currently Director of Operations, takes over the CEO position.
23 June 2020
Bombardier receives order for 11 OMNEO Premium trains from SNCF
Representing the second order from SNCF for the Normandy region, Bombardier will supply 11 additional OMNEO Premium double-deck EMU trains.
