ARA welcomes METRONET Forrestfield-Airport Link opening date
The ARA have welcomed announcement of the 9 October 2022 opening date of the METRONET Forrestfield-Airport Link.
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Norfolk Southern release 2022 ESG report
Norfolk Southern’s 2022 ESG report highlights the progress being made in reducing its environmental impact and delivering a low-carbon economy.
Track upgrade announced for the Heart of Wessex Line between Yeovil Pen Mill and Weymouth
Network Rail have announced that the track between Maiden Newton and Chetnole will be replaced in order to provide passengers with smoother journeys.
TfW begin work on new Butetown railway station
TfW have begun preparation work ahead of the construction of a new Butetown railway station and the redevelopment of Cardiff Bay station.
PTA of Western Australia set to modernise rail communications in Perth
The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia have selected Nokia to modernise rail communications in Perth with private wireless and IP/MPLS technologies.
Deadline extended for Rail Baltica high-speed railway electrification procurement
RB Rail AS announced an extension for the procurement of the Rail Baltica energy subsystem design and construction for the entire Rail Baltica line.
ÖBB achieves impressive ESG sustainability ratings
Five ÖBB sub-companies all scored "very good" in their ratings and have showed improvements in all areas compared to the previous year.
CHSRA awarded $25m in federal funding to advance high-speed rail in California
CHSRA have been awarded the grant money to advance its initial electrified service between Downtown Merced and Bakersfield.
Network Rail signs solar power agreement for a greener railway
Network Rail have signed a solar power contract which will cover around 15 per cent of Network Rail’s annual consumption of non-traction energy.
South Western Railway upgrades wayfinding signage at three flagship stations
SWR have completed a signage upgrade at three Wimbledon, Richmond, and Woking stations, enabling customers to navigate their way more easily.
Network Rail complete £1.8m programme to improve Mallaig Line
After starting work in February 2022, Network Rail have now completed a £1.8 million improvement programme on the Mallaig Line.
Inland Rail unveil solar powered signalling system at Coolleearlee
Inland Rail have revealed a solar powered signalling system at Cooleearelee, the first solar solution to ever be used on their network.
First request-stop kiosk on the Far North Line to go on trial
The request-stop kiosk on the Far North Line will be the first of eight to be rolled out across the Highland route and will allow passengers to access the next planned service electronically.
Transport for Wales publish annual report for 2021/22
Transport for Wales have published its annual report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2022 amid a period of strong investment.
Plans to upgrade seven level crossings in Britain submitted to DfT
A TWAO application has been submitted that outlines plans to upgrade seven level crossings as part of the £194m Cambridge re-signalling programme.
