4 September 2023
HS2 trains recognised for reduced carbon impact
HS2’s new high speed trains, which are set to run on the network within 10 years, have been recognised as the most environmentally-friendly in the world.
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4 September 2023
Video: Network Rail reach £116m reliability-boosting resignalling scheme milestone
Network Rail have switched on 116 state of the art digital signals on the railway across parts of south west London and Berkshire as part of a reliability boosting resignalling programme.
1 September 2023
HS2 welcome planning approval for Aston Church Road Overbridge in Birmingham
HS2 has received Schedule 17 planning approval for an eco-friendly road bridge over the high-speed rail line north-east of Birmingham city centre.
1 September 2023
Images: Northern reveal £350k depot transformation
Northern have released before and after images of the £350,000 transformation of its Neville Hill depot in Leeds.
31 August 2023
RIA responds to ORR’s consultation on Network Rail’s CP7 Business Plan
The Railway Industry Association have issued a response to the ORR’s consultation on Network Rail’s Business Plans for 2024-29.
31 August 2023
Siemens Mobility win framework agreement tender to deliver trains for ÖBB
Siemens Mobility will deliver up to 540 single-deck electric multiple-unit trains for Austrian Federal Railways as part of a framework agreement.
30 August 2023
DB set hiring record as 5,500 young people set to join
Deutsche Bahn have announced that approximately 5,500 young talent are set to start their professional lives at DB with official apprenticeships on 1 September.
30 August 2023
Images: East Coast Digital Programme progressing with further upgrade work
The East Coast Digital Programme is one step closer due to recent digital upgrade work between Hertfordshire and Peterborough.
29 August 2023
California High-Speed Rail Authority closer to buying first trainsets
California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Board of Directors have approved the release of a RFG for the United States’ first 220mph electrified high-speed trainsets.
29 August 2023
Alstom inaugurate first bogie centre in Kazakhstan
Alstom have invested €15 million in the creation of its first bogie centre in Kazakhstan which will produce and maintain bogies for all types of railway vehicles throughout their entire lifecycle.
25 August 2023
Network Rail and ProRail sign new deal
Network Rail and ProRail have signed a new MOU focusing on technological improvements such as automated inspection.
25 August 2023
ARA urge more to consider apprenticeships in rail industry
ARA are trying to boost its workforce by urging school leavers to consider an apprenticeship in the rail industry.
24 August 2023
Network Rail planning major upgrade to railway viaduct in Newark
Network Rail have announced major upgrade work to the River Devon Viaduct in Newark in order to keep trains running reliably and safely for years to come.
23 August 2023
Declan Collier reappointed as ORR Chair
The Office of Rail and Road have announced that Declan Collier is to be reappointed as ORR Chair for a further five-year term.
23 August 2023
Škoda Group sign MOU with TATA AutoComp Systems to produce components for Indian railway
Škoda Group are partnering with TATA AutoComp Systems to strengthen their position in foreign markets and expand their presence outside Europe.
