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Siemens Mobility and ScotRail extend engineering and maintenance contract
Siemens Mobility and ScotRail have extended their Technical Support & Spares Supply Agreement by five years to December 2026.
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Angel Trains to support the development of Scotland’s hydrogen train
Angel Trains has extended its support for the delivery of Scotland’s first hydrogen-powered train by partnering with Arcola Energy and its industry consortium partners on the project.
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Harmonising electrification and hydrogen traction on Scotland’s railways
For Global Railway Review, Dr Ben Todd, Founder and CEO of Arcola Energy, explains the benefits of hydrogen power on the Scottish rail network and details the potential of re-powering existing rolling stock in order to achieve Scotland’s zero emission targets.
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Making ScotRail an employer of choice for young people in Scotland
Neil Archibald, Head of Strategic Workforce Planning at ScotRail, writes that apprenticeships in Scotland have been hit hard by COVID-19. However, ScotRail is seizing this opportunity to actively develop its Early Careers strategy for the next generation.
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Keeping Scotland moving, whatever the weather
When winter weather threatens disruption to rail services, networks need to pull together to keep everyone moving safely. For Global Railway Review, David Simpson, ScotRail’s Operations Director, shares some of the planning, preparation and response work by the dedicated partnership, Scotland’s Railway, to achieve just that.
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ScotRail to increase number of apprenticeships by 2025
By 2025, ScotRail plans to increase its number of apprenticeships tenfold, while also supporting the Scottish government's Young Persons Guarantee.
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Arcola Energy to lead consortium for delivery of Scotland’s first hydrogen-powered train
By working on the development of Scotland's first hydrogen train, Arcola Energy and the consortium will support the country's target to achieve net zero emissions by 2035.
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Network Rail publishes Stonehaven tragedy interim report
The report outlines the need for a wide range of changes and improvements by Network Rail following the Stonehaven tragedy.
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Network Rail reveals Edinburgh Waverley station masterplan concept designs
The concept designs feature plans to completely transform Waverley train station, making it a more accessible site for passengers.
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Scottish government funds timber transportation trial to encourage modal shift
By funding the trial of transporting timber across Northern Scotland, the government is supporting the rail freight industry and a modal shift.
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Scotland reveals plans for decarbonised rail services by 2035
Transport Scotland's 'Rail Services Decarbonisation Action Plan' outlines ambitious targets for the sustainable future of the country's railway.
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Britain’s WCML moves 1m tonnes of critical supplies each week during COVID-19 crisis
Biomass fuel arrives by rail to Yorkshire’s Drax power station, Royal Mail post goes by rail between London and Glasgow, and petrol for West Midlands arrives by rail from Humberside.
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Scotland plans to decarbonise its railways by 2035
The First Minister of Scotland has set out plans to reduce Scotland's contribution to climate change through initiatives such as introducing hydrogen-powered trains.
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ScotRail launches new WhatsApp service for customers
ScotRail has launched a new WhatsApp service for customers as part of a £4 million investment plan to improve passenger satisfaction.
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Scottish Government announces funding for local rail developments
Eight communities across Scotland are set to benefit from a share of the Local Rail Development Fund (LRDF) which is thought to be worth £817,000
