SWR embark on industry-first sight loss assistance trial
SWR is the first Train Operating Company to use a new form of cutting-edge technology to improve station accessibility for visually impaired passengers.
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Philipp Nagl becomes the new CEO of DB Netz AG
DB Netz AG have announced that Frank Sennhenn will be succeeded by Dr Philipp Nagl as CEO, after holding the role for more than nine years.
NSW Government announce $70 million Riverina rail revival
With more than $70 million in rail projects funded under the Fixing Country Rail Programme, NSW Government have announced a Riverina rail revival
ČD Cargo orders new Vectron locomotives
ČD Cargo signed a contract with Siemens Mobility Czech Republic for the purchase of ten interoperable multi-system Siemens Vectron MS electric locomotives.
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group to expand its network connections to Turkey
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group have announced the expansion of its TransFER connections to Turkey in light of an increase in demand for transport.
The ARA welcome plan for Cross River Rail opening
The release of SEQ Rail Connect, which sets out the blueprint for connecting Cross River Rail to the wider rail network, has been welcomed by the ARA.
HS2 publish annual Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion report
HS2’s annual Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion report has shown that the number of female and BAME employees working on the project exceeds industry averages.
DB Group returns to profitable business
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the revenues of the DB Group rose up to 28.4 per cent as DB generated €876 million in operating profit in first half of 2022.
Operail report sharp decline in freight volumes
Operail have reported a loss of €1.6 million in the first half of 2022, a consequence of declining freight volumes due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Rail declaration in support of Ukraine’s railways sent to EU leaders
A joint declaration signed by 32 rail companies and organisations, including CER, pledging assistance to Ukraine’s railways has been sent to EU leaders.
Rail upgrades planned for rail lines between Ely to Ipswich and Norwich
Network Rail have announced that vital track and signalling upgrades are planned between Ely to Ipswich and Norwich to improve reliability and drive down delays.
CAF start dynamic track testing of hydrogen powered demonstrator train
Dynamic track testing has begun on a hydrogen powered demonstrator train developed by the FCH2RAIL project, which is a consortium of companies including CAF.
Northern employees begin training to spot vulnerable passengers
Northern have started to train their workforce on how to spot vulnerable passengers and how to have the confidence to intervene.
Muirhead to showcase its latest product innovation at InnoTrans 2022
Muirhead has revealed that it will showcase its latest product innovation, LightCore™; with ActiveHygiene, at InnoTrans 2022.
BNSF partner with NWSA to open rail hub at Port of Tacoma
BNSF are partnering with NWSA to open a new Tacoma South facility to help meet increased intermodal demand in the Seattle region.