Webuild complete the installation of the Buttaceto Viaduct 3 February 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The installation of the Buttaceto Viaduct on the Palermo-Catalina rail line has been completed, offering key infrastructure for sustainable mobility in Southern Italy.
Access to life-saving defibrillators now at stations across Wales 3 February 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Installation of over 200 life-saving defibrillators has begun at TfW stations across Wales and the borders.
Low-emissions locomotive begins extensive test runs in Finland 3 February 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The new DR19 locomotive has arrived in Finland to start test runs that will ensure its functionality on the Finnish rail network.
Investment of €13.6 billion to help DB modernise the network and stations 3 February 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) DB are planning to modernise German rail stations throughout 2022 by utilising a record investment sum of €13.6 billion.
Customer satisfaction scores rise for third consecutive year for Northern 3 February 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Northern has seen a rise in customer service satisfaction scores for the third consecutive year, becoming the most improved operator in the UK, according to data from The Institute of Customer Service.
Unique programme launched by HS2 to develop digital solutions 2 February 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The fourth Innovation Accelerator programme seeks to offer the company fresh thinking on three aspects of Britain’s new high-speed rail network: supply chain management, risk management and decision making.
Women in Transportation Seminar recognise CHSRA for diversity achievements 2 February 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The California High-Speed Rail Authority have received an award in recognition of their contributions to the advancement of women in transportation.
Alstom to supply 50 electric Traxx passenger locomotives for Belgium 2 February 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Alstom have signed a framework agreement that will see up to 50 third generation electric Traxx locomotives delivered for domestic and cross-border journeys between Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Germany.
Deutsche Bahn orders 43 new ICE trains from Siemens 2 February 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Deutsche Bahn has completed an additional order of 43 new ICE 3neo type trains that promise enhanced comfort for passengers.
Union Pacific places milestone order for battery-electric locomotives 1 February 2022 | By Global Railway Review Union Pacific Railroad's order for 10 FLXdrive battery-electric locomotives marks the largest investment in battery technology by a North American railroad.
HS2 stations could be powered by carbon-free energy 31 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review HS2 will trial a new building method that could harness enough carbon-free energy to supply 80 per cent of heating and hot water in the stations on Britain’s new high-speed rail network.
Climate change risks to Britain’s railway outlined in new report 31 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review Network Rail has released a report which outlines the challenges posed by climate change to Britain’s railway and the measures required to improve resilience.
Northern welcomes its 100th refurbished digital train 27 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review Train operator, Northern, is celebrating a landmark milestone as its 100th newly refurbished and improved digital train is now up and running across the rail network.
Rewards platform launched to encourage and support returning commuters 27 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review Now that work from home restrictions in the UK have been lifted, a new rewards website has been launched to entice customers back to rail and to encourage commuters to make the most of their journey.
Best ever annual on-time performance recorded for Long Island Rail Road 26 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review MTA Long Island Rail Road has announced that 96.3 per cent of their trains operated on-time over the course of 2021, the best total annual on-time performance since modern record-keeping began.
