news HS2 launch search for manager to run new Innovation Investment Fund 5 October 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The chosen fund manager will act on behalf of partnership members to invest in transport construction start-ups working to deliver Britain’s new high-speed rail network.
news South Western Railway commit to reach net zero by 2040 29 September 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) South Western Railway have announced a landmark commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040 at the latest.
news UK rail supply community gather at InnoTrans to promote trade 22 September 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) At InnoTrans 2022, over 120 rail supply companies from across the UK gathered to promote the UK’s global rail offer.
news Kevin Foster appointed as new UK Rail Minister 22 September 2022 | By Global Railway Review The rail industry sets out the type of support it hopes to see from the UK government, as Kevin Foster MP is appointed as the new Minister of State for Transport with responsibility for rail.
news Anne-Marie Trevelyan appointed new UK Secretary of State for Transport 7 September 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Anne-Marie Trevelyan has been appointed as the new UK Secretary of State for Transport, and the rail industry has reacted to the news.
news Network Rail completes improvements at key Elizabeth line station 2 September 2022 | By Global Railway Review Completion of modernisation work at Ilford station means Elizabeth line passengers will benefit from step-free access and improved gatelines.
news Midlands Connect urges local businesses to have say on rail route 29 August 2022 | By Global Railway Review Midlands Connect has urged local businesses to provide their views about improvements on the Shrewsbury-Black Country-Birmingham rail route.
news Network Rail completes upgrade work to key Elizabeth line station 29 August 2022 | By Global Railway Review Romford station has been given an internal upgrade and refurbishment, including an improved entrance hall, ticket office and lift access to Elizabeth line platforms.
news Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup 29 August 2022 | By Craig Waters (Editor - Global Railway Review) Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 22-26 August 2022.
news RIA welcome August post-pandemic passenger number milestone 25 August 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) RIA have responded to newly published national rail passengers’ figures which show 95 per cent of pre-Covid levels are being hit in August.
news UK to share expertise on large-scale rail projects with Israel 24 August 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The signing of a MOU between the UK and Israel follows the successful recent launch of the Elizabeth line, and provides opportunity for British engineers and advisors to share their ingenuity and experiences.
news CHSRA awarded $25m in federal funding to advance high-speed rail in California 12 August 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) CHSRA have been awarded the grant money to advance its initial electrified service between Downtown Merced and Bakersfield.
article Connectivity and modal shift for stations in the West Midlands 10 August 2022 | By Liam Brooker Liam Brooker, Programme Sponsor for the West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) speaks to Global Railway Review about the West Midlands Rail Programme and the impact it is having for the West Midlands region, as well as the need for modal shift to rail and how this can help communities.
news Midlands Connect submit Shrewsbury-Black Country to Birmingham plan 1 August 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Analysis by Midlands Connect shows that trains could run at 90 miles-per-hour along the new route, cutting journey times.
news Passenger numbers hitting 92-93 per cent of pre-pandemic levels 28 July 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Figures published showing that passenger numbers are close to returning to pre-pandemic levels have been welcomed by the RIA.