Cambrian Line to reopen with extra £2m announced for future protection
Network Rail will invest an extra £2 million into the railway line when it reopens to further improve its resilience after recent storm damage.
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HS2 tunnelling machines complete first stage of digging under Chilterns
Two Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) excavating HS2’s longest tunnels have completed the first stage of their drive up to the first ventilation shaft at Chalfont St Peter.
Thales to implement ERTMS Central Safety System into Dutch rail network
Thales will implement the Central Safety System in order to achieve much safer and more sustainable railway traffic network for the Netherlands.
Canada begin new phase of procurement process for High Frequency Rail
The Government is seeking the advice and views from people in the industry regarding the High Frequency Rail Project, the largest transportation project Canada has seen in decades.
Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking publishes Call for Proposals 2022-1
Projects worth €390 million are expected to be funded under the Europe’s Rail 2022-1 Call for Proposals for Research and Innovation activities.
£84m investment to cut delays of trains in Manchester and North West
The investment will deliver track side upgrades, platform extensions for longer trains and bigger depots across the regions.
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.
$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.