Network Rail continue with Manchester rail upgrades for the TRU
Major railway upgrades between Manchester and Stalybridge will continue as part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade.
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Network Rail award Alstom major Cambridge re-signalling contract
The Cambridge re-signalling project is part of a £194 million investment of renewal for the signalling systems in the Cambridge area.
Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking officially launched
The aim of Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking is to reduce rail costs, increase capacity, and enhance flexibility and reliability.
Stadler expand market leadership of alternative drive technologies
DB Regio have ordered more FLIRT Akku type trains from Stadler, further cementing Stadler's place as a leader in the market for alternative drive technologies.
Polls show cuts to HS2 have led Yorkshire to lose faith in the Government
Polling shows that the county is strongly opposed to the decision to cancel HS2’s Eastern Leg, with many losing faith in the Government as a result.
Yorkshire scheme will support older and disabled people travelling by rail
Thanks to Northern’s accessibility fund, the Better Journeys by Rail scheme is aiming to support the rail service access of older and disabled people in the Yorkshire region.
Brightline complete first construction zone for Florida extension
The completed construction zone is the first of its kind in the United States; it integrates high-speed passenger rail into an active airport.
SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom present hybrid train in France
SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom have presented the first French hybrid train for the Occitanie, Grand-Est, Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Centre-Val-de-Loire regions.
Investments in high-speed rail continue to lift California’s economy
The CHSRA’s annually updated Economic Analysis Report has illustrated the positive impact that investment in clean, electrified high-speed rail generates.
Czech Railways take over the first of 10 new Vectrons to expand fleet
Czech Railways have announced that they have taken over the first of 10 new Vectrons this year, leased to them by RSL.
GWR brings battery-only rail services a step closer with fast-charging trial
GWR has signed a deal with Vivarail to trial a new battery-charging technology on its network, the trial will take place on the Greenford branch line.
Stadler and start to deliver 20 FLIRT trains for faster cross-border travel
Stadler and start have signed a delivery contract for 20 FLIRT type trains that will enable faster cross-border traffic between Germany and the Netherlands.
Final Class 484 train arrives on Isle of Wight as last Class 483 departs
The fifth and final Class 484 train has arrived on the Isle of Wight, signifying the biggest transformation of the Island Line since it was electrified in 1967.
Hitachi Rail sign contract to install new digital signalling system
Hitachi Rail has signed a contract to digitise two yellow maintenance trains operated by Infranord with a new signalling system.
ProRail aiming for emission-free construction sites by 2030
Working alongside Rijkswaterstaat and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, ProRail is working on a roadmap for emission-free construction sites by 2030.