Hitachi Rail’s “tri-brid” Blues train debuts in Florence
Hitachi Rail, together with Trenitalia, has debuted the innovative “tri-brid” train which allows for a 50 per cent reduction in fuel consumption and CO2e.
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$31.8 million federal grant for Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago rail service
The grant will lead to improvements to double passenger rail service and increase rail freight efficiency along the corridor that connects the Twin Cities, La Crosse, Milwaukee and Chicago.
Laser and drone technology recreate iconic Victorian railway viaduct
Laser and drone technology has been used by Network Rail to plan maintenance that will secure the future of the iconic 19th century structure.
Survey shows that smart tickets are enticing Gen Z back to the railway
GTR survey shows that 84 per cent of young people say they would be more likely to travel by train thanks to smart ticket tech.
First look at new designs for HS2 London Euston station
HS2 have released an updated design of the new London Euston terminus station; the new design offers a less complex, more efficient, 10-platform station that can now be built in a single stage.
Alstom awarded £49 million signalling contract with Network Rail
Alstom will deliver new signalling, level crossings and other assets between Farncombe in Surrey and Petersfield in Hampshire on the London Waterloo to Portsmouth line.
RIA sets out five ‘tests’ for Great British Railways
The five 'tests' set out by RIA will help to ensure that the establishment of the new Great British Railways structure is a success.
HS2 encourage more women to consider a career in construction
Marking International Women’s Day, HS2 and its construction partners are hosting initiatives to encourage more women to start a career in construction.
European rail sector displays full solidarity with Ukraine and its people
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) and its members are actively participating in EU-wide humanitarian efforts to support refugees fleeing Ukraine.
BNSF Railway report customers invested $1.5 billion in 2021
The 2021 $1.5 billion investment marks the 11th consecutive year of investment over $1 billion for BNSF Railways.
New Director General of Swedish Transport Administration appointed
The decision to appoint Roberto Maiorana was based on his previous leadership experience with large, complex organisations.
Network Rail’s Levenmouth Rail Link project begins
Network Rail have started construction on the Levenmouth Rail Link, bringing Levenmouth closer to the reintroduction of passenger services.
EC approves state aid to compensate Italian passenger operators
The €687 million support is to compensate commercial long-distance operators for damages suffered due to restrictive measures Italy implemented during the pandemic.
Undergraduates offered the chance to join HS2 on summer placement
HS2, alongside BBV, is launching an undergraduate programme that offers students the chance to gain valuable work experience.
£6.5 million overhaul leads to better platforms for Cumbria passengers
Passengers in Cumbria are benefiting from newly resurfaced platforms at Carlisle station as part of a £6.5 million railway investment by Network Rail.