CargoBeamer to launch its own wagon production facility in Erfurt 7 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) CargoBeamer has announced that their first wagon production site, in central Germany’s Erfurt, will produce 500 units per year from early 2023.
ORR publish safety report for Hitachi Rail’s Class 800 series 7 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Following safety issues that lead to the withdrawal of Hitachi Rail’s Class 800 series trains in May 2021, ORR have published a safety review with several recommendations.
ÖBB order 41 new KISS-type double-decker multiple units from Stadler 7 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) ÖBB have ordered 41 new KISS-type double-decker multiple units from Stadler as part of the framework agreement signed in 2022.
Alstom and ENGIE team up to offer rail freight decarbonisation solution 7 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The Alstom and ENGIE partnership will replace diesel-powered locomotives with hydrogen versions, with European rail freight countries being the target market.
Survey reveals popularity of train vs plane for business travel 6 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Polling commissioned by HS1 Ltd has revealed that people are likely to travel to Europe by train over plane for business, showing that demand for environmentally-friendly travel is on the rise.
ScotRail unveil almost £1 million on-train hospitality recruitment drive 6 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) ScotRail has launched plans to invest £918,000 on a hospitality recruitment drive as the operator reintroduces its on-board food and drink service.
HS2 reveals carbon saving modular design for Thame Valley Viaduct 6 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) HS2 have revealed the new modular design of the Thame Valley Viaduct which will cut the construction carbon footprint by two-thirds.
Alstom sign contract with DB for 29 double-deck Coradia Stream trains 6 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Alstom have signed a contract to deliver 29 modern Coradia Stream High-Capacity trains that will increase transport capacity and reduce travel times for passengers in Germany’s Hesse region.
LTG Link launch new ticketing system 6 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) LTG Link have launched a new ticketing system on their new website, www.LTGLink.It, that makes it easier for customers to purchase tickets online.
Alstom agree to deliver 25 high-speed trains to Sweden 6 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Alstom have signed an agreement with SJ to supply 25 Zefiro Express electric high-speed trains to Sweden, in a contract valued at around €650 million.
Northern recovers over £2 million from fare evaders for taxpayers 5 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Over the past 12 months, Northern have recovered over £2 million from fare evaders for taxpayers, successfully prosecuting over 11,000 of the worst offenders.
ORR membership changes open the body to non-members 5 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) ORR has accepted a set of commitments offered by the RACF that will reduce membership restrictions and give train companies more choice.
Deutsche Bahn record highest percentage growth in revenue since 2019 5 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Although Deutsche Bahn’s performance in 2021 was affected by the pandemic, increasing passenger numbers have resulted in the highest percentage growth in revenue since 2019.
Wabtec awarded predictive maintenance contract from Indian Railways 4 April 2022 | By Wabtec Corporation Wabtec has been awarded a contract from Indian Railways for its OMRS system to help detect defects and prevent in-service failures.
Heathrow Express to launch new Onboard Entertainment platform 4 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Heathrow Express will launch an Onboard Entertainment platform, replacing all physical publications previously available to passengers with free online alternatives.
