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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Top signalling technology Class 180 train delivered to Grand Central
Angel Trains Ltd has delivered the first UK Designated Body (DeBo) certified Class 180 train fitted with the new European Train Control System (ETCS) to Grand Central in readiness for the introduction of the digital signalling system on the East Coast Mainline.
Derby given the go ahead as upgrade dates confirmed
Dates for a major £200 million railway upgrade that will improve journeys to and through Derby station have been confirmed, with plans being implemented to keep Derby moving.
Spanish manufacturer to build trains at new site in South Wales
Spanish rolling stock manufacturer Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) has announced that it is to start building trains at a new factory in South Wales.
Transport Secretary confirms HS2 routes
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has confirmed Britain’s high-speed rail lines to the north-west, East Midlands and Yorkshire.
Government reveals construct contract winners of HS2
The winners of the major construction contracts for Britain’s new railway have been announced, with the £6.6 billion contracts supporting 16,000 jobs across the country.
Network Rail submits final proposals for level crossings across Cambridgeshire
Network Rail has applied to the Secretary of State for a Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) to close or modify 29 level crossings across Cambridgeshire.
Modern trains and new technology for Bristol rail passengers
Passengers travelling into and out of Bristol are set to benefit from a fleet of modern trains providing extra seating, air-conditioning, wi-fi and at-seat plugs.
Appointment of Managing Director for new South Western rail franchise
FirstGroup and MTR have announced that Andy Mellors has been appointed as Managing Director of the new South Western rail franchise, which launches on 20 August 2017.
Elizabeth line tracks and platforms at Abbey Wood station complete
5 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Construction of the platform and tracks for the Elizabeth line services at Abbey Wood have been completed by Network Rail, marking another milestone in the delivery of the new station.
Waterloo track replaced for a more reliable railway
28 March 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Key sections of track has been replaced at Waterloo as part of the Railway Upgrade Plan from Network Rail.
DB Cargo and GE Transportation partner to expand rail’s European digital footprint
DB Cargo and GE Transportation have signed an agreement to digitise 250 locomotives across Germany, U.K, France and Poland over the next five years.
Mechan traversers carry first IEP trains
Two heavyweight members of the Mechan family are swinging into action at Hitachi Rail’s new rail vehicle manufacturing facility in County Durham, following its official opening.
Todmorden Curve railway line opens for the first time in 40 years
Todmorden Curve, a stretch of railway in the north west of England, has reopened further to a £10 million investment.
McNulty Rail Value for Money study final report published
20 May 2011 | By Nick Jackson
Further substantial growth in the rail industry can be achieved if costs and efficiency can be brought under control says study...