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Amtrak applies for federal grants to improve long distance network
Amtrak has applied for approximately $716 million in FRA funding for proposals that would upgrade existing routes and add new services.
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Salford Central station reopens after platform accessibility upgrades
After a five-month multi-million pound investment, Salford Central station has now reopened to provide better accessibility for passengers.
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FRA announce Railroad Crossing Elimination funding for 63 Projects
FRA have awarded more than $570 million in funding to 63 projects in 32 states as part of the Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Programme.
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Northern roll-out transformative maintenance operations system
Northern are rolling out a game-changing operations management maintenance system that can tell the engineering team everything they need to know about their fleet of 345 trains.
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Network Rail to complete essential upgrade works in the Severn Tunnel
Network Rail are to renew the tracks in the Severn Tunnel over a ten-day period to ensure more reliable journeys for passengers.
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SWR and Network Rail to reopen 143-year-old pier to trains
South Western Railway and Network Rail have confirmed that Ryde Pier will reopen to trains after a large programme of renewal work to give it further life.
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Images: Rail Baltica and TELT conclude knowledge-sharing workshop
Representatives from Rail Baltica and Tunnel Euralpin Lyon Turin have shared insights and discussed the progress of the two European railway mega projects.
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MoU signed between RailNetEurope and Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking
EU-RAIL and RNE signed the MoU to formalise their commitment to foster an integrated, high-capacity European railway network by eliminating barriers to interoperability.
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HS2 launch new construction apprenticeships
HS2 have launched a new apprenticeship programme with construction partner EKFB which is designed to provide applicants with hands-on insight.
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Siemens Mobility extend service contract for rail vehicles in the North of England
As part of the €530 million contract extension, Siemens Mobility will maintain 51-strong Class 185 train fleet for a further eight years, until 2031.
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GTR’s first Class 387/1 completes static testing of digital ETCS in-cab signalling equipment
As part of the East Coast Digital Programme, GTR’s first Class 387/1 Great Northern Electrostar train has completed static testing of new digital ETCS in-cab signalling equipment.
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Amtrak Virginia sets another ridership record in April
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority has announced that ridership on the Amtrak Virginia service saw a 53.2% increase in April 2023 over April 2022.
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Northern announce new interim Regional Director for the North West
Northern have announced that Craig Harrop will be the new interim Regional Director for Northern in the North West.
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Minnesota transportation bill approves funding for Northern Lights Express
Minnesota has passed a transportation bill that includes nearly $195 million in funding for the Northern Lights Express, a passenger rail line that would connect Minneapolis and Duluth.
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SWR complete major refurbishment on 85-year-old Malden Manor station
South Western Railway have completed a major refurbishment on Malden Manor station ahead of its 85th birthday.