Elizabeth line on track to open in first half of 2022
Transport for London (TfL) anticipates for the Elizabeth line to open within the first half of 2022, as it comes to the end of the first phase of trial operations and looks ahead to next stages.
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Transport for London (TfL) anticipates for the Elizabeth line to open within the first half of 2022, as it comes to the end of the first phase of trial operations and looks ahead to next stages.
Virtual reality and real-time monitoring sensors will be built into HS2’s infrastructure to help make Britain’s new high-speed rail network one of the world’s most reliable railways.
A project has been signed to add 17 miles of double-track main line to improve freight and commuter operations in northern Indiana.
Stadler will deliver up to 504 tram-trains to a German-Austrian project consortium, marking the largest ever contract in the company’s history.
Network Rail has completed a major track and signalling upgrade in Manchester to provide passengers with a more modern, reliable railway and allow more trains to run in the future.
Britain's Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has finalised a Delay Compensation Code of Practice that train companies must comply with by April 2022.
The CER, EIM and UNIFE, have all welcomed the European Commission’s proposal for the revision of the trans-European transport network regulation to ensure modal shift to rail can be achieved to reduce transport emissions.
Chiltern Railways will continue operating its existing services for another six years, and will give them opportunity to continue plans for decarbonisation, fleet modernisation and improving customer experience.
Alstom and Metrolinx have signed a contract to upgrade and refurbish 94 BiLevel commuter rail cars for the GO Transit fleet in Ontario, Canada.
Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking will be the largest European rail research and innovation programme ever, delivering activities worth €1.2 billion and aiming to provide a faster uptake and deployment of projects and innovations.
Packed full of exclusive content, including: a project update on Brisbane's Cross River Rail; rail freight and the environment; two In-Depth Focuses on Noise & Vibrations and The Future of Train Control; and much more!
Network Rail has installed 8,000 tonnes of ‘rock armour’ on the Hereford and Abergavenny rail line to protect the future of flood-prone borders’ railway and minimise passenger disruption.
As more passengers return to rail, Britain's Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is calling for Network Rail to take action to retain a railway which more reflects the train service performance improvements seen during the pandemic.
In recognition for its collaborative work with West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways has been accredited the International Standard for Collaborative Working, known as ISO 44001.
The German Design Award recognises the Avelia Horizon train’s fusion of natural aesthetics with very high-speed mobility engineering, whilst delivering exceptional passenger experience.