DP World named Business of the Year at RFG Awards 2024
DP World has been named Business of the Year at the RFG Awards 2024 for its rail freight innovations, with Freightliner and other industry leaders also honoured for their contributions.
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Amtrak begins construction on new Connecticut River Bridge
Amtrak has started construction on a modern replacement for the 1907 Connecticut River Bridge, aimed at improving train speeds and reducing delays along the busy Northeast Corridor.
Rail consortium awarded €800 million contract to modernise Cairo Metro’s Line 1
A consortium led by Colas Rail, alongside Orascom Construction and Hitachi Rail, has secured an €800 million contract to modernise Cairo Metro's Line 1, aiming to boost capacity while maintaining daily operations.
South East rail stations to introduce tap-in tap-out technology for easier travel
Passengers in the South East will benefit from simpler, more flexible train travel as 47 stations introduce tap-in tap-out contactless payment technology from 22 September 2024.
HS2 project completes first viaduct in Northamptonshire
The HS2 project has completed its first viaduct in Northamptonshire, marking a key milestone in the construction of the high-speed rail line set to connect London and the North.
UK government launches major rail reform with Shadow Great British Railways initiative
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has launched Shadow Great British Railways, marking the start of a major overhaul aimed at unifying rail services and infrastructure to improve reliability and prioritise passenger experience.
Bulgaria to modernise railways with new Škoda electric trains
Bulgaria's railway system will receive a significant upgrade with the introduction of up to 25 state-of-the-art electric train units from Škoda Group, enhancing passenger comfort, safety and accessibility.
Scottish government begins procurement process to replace ScotRail high speed trains
The Scottish government has started the procurement process to replace ScotRail's High Speed Train fleet, aiming to enhance service reliability and support efforts to decarbonise Scotland's railways.
Alstom sells North American conventional signalling business
Alstom has sold its North American conventional signalling business to Knorr-Bremse AG to strengthen its balance sheet while continuing to focus on advanced signalling technologies.
Madrid’s Governing Council approves tender for new Metro train certification
The Governing Council of Madrid has approved a €6.7 million contract for the certification and support of 40 new Metro trains, which will be operational on lines 6 and 8 within three years.
Arriva’s Grand Central seeks to extend track access rights until 2038
Grand Central is seeking to extend its track access rights until 2038, aiming to secure services and invest in new Bi-Mode trains to enhance capacity, modernise its fleet and reduce environmental impact.
Community of Madrid to Invest €29.5 million in Metro Line 7B improvements
The Community of Madrid will invest €29.5 million in improvement works on Metro Line 7B, alongside providing significant financial support to affected residents and businesses.
Rail Baltic Estonia awards construction contract for new railway section
Rail Baltic Estonia has awarded a 59.87 million euro contract to Merko Ehitus Eesti AS and GRK Eesti AS for constructing a 10.5km section of the Rail Baltica mainline from Saku to the Harju-Rapla County border.
Gothenburg welcomes first of 60 new M34 trams
Gothenburg has received the first of 60 new M34 trams, which, at 45m long, will nearly double passenger capacity and enhance the city’s public transportation system.
Good News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Northern's biodiversity efforts at train stations, Waterloo Station's achievement of the Autism Friendly Award and TfL's new Liberty Line launch alongside its search for local heroes.