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Preston to Blackpool railway upgrade is the biggest since 1800s
Work will shortly be underway to upgrade the line between Preston and Blackpool, in what will be the largest rail investment in the area since the 19th century.
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What is the future of transport in the north?
23 August 2017 | By
With a Transport Summit being called in Leeds for a discussion into transport for the north of England (with both government and business representatives expected to attend), Global Railway Review delves deeper into some of the issues that may be raised.
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Electrification of the Chase line is well under way
Improvements to the railway between Rugeley Trent Valley and Walsall are progressing as planned as Network Rail engineers continue work to electrify the Chase line.
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GWR’s Intercity Express trains begin testing
Hitachi has begun testing the Class 802 fleet, with the first of Great Western Railway’s Intercity Express Trains for Devon and Cornwall carrying out test runs in Somerset, between Bruton and Cogload.
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Deutsche Bahn signs framework for 100 locomotives
Siemens and DB Cargo AG have signed a framework agreement for the delivery of 100 locomotives for the Rhine-Alpine-Corridor.
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KAHRAMAA implements first electricity substation for Q-Rail
Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation “KAHRAMAA” has generated the first electricity plant that serves Qatar Rail Company in the Ras Abu Fontas area to provide the Doha Metro Project with electricity.
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Electrification of Gospel Oak to Barking line set to be complete for new double-length trains
Network Rail has set out the plan for delivering the remaining electrification of the Gospel Oak to Barking line ahead of the introduction of brand-new double-length trains from 2018.
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DfT announces plans for bi-mode trains in the north of England and Wales
Passengers in Wales, the midlands and the north of England will get 'faster and more comfortable journeys sooner' under new plans announced by the UK government.
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Powerlines wins contract for the modernisation of the Ossiach Line
Via its Austrian subsidiary, SPL Powerlines Austria, the Powerlines Group has been awarded a contract by ÖBB Infrastruktur AG to modernise the Ossiach line in Carinthia, Austria.
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First new all-electric train tested on Great Western Railway
18 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The first all-electric train has been successfully tested on the Great Western Railway as part of Network Rail’s electrification project.
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Railway electrification makes progress in Bristol
13 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Railway electrification on the Great Western Mine Line is making progress in Bristol in preparation for a new fleet of longer, faster, quieter and greener electric trains.
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Catenary free operation of trams – topology and operational concept
For tram networks that operate via overhead lines, difficult building conditions and harming the cityscape can lead to unwanted high construction costs and lack of acceptance from citizens and town planners. To avoid these, the use of a tram with energy storage that enables catenary free operation (CFO) could be…
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Network Rail regional route MD renews pledge to work with communities
11 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
New regional route managing director of Network Rail, Rob McIntosh, highlights the importance of the electrification and upgrade of two major rail lines and vows to engage with local communities to provide economic growth.
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Rail electrification work on TransPennine and Midland Mainline resumes
30 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Under plans announced on 30 September 2015, rail electrification work will restart on TransPennine and Midland Mainline routes as part of a plan to re-establish Network Rail’s upgrade programme.
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Hull Trains to invest £68 million on new high-speed trains
4 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Hull Trains announce a £68 million pound investment towards new high-speed trains improving connectivity to the capital.
