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.
Brightline breaks ground on new Boca Raton station 26 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review U.S. passenger operator, Brightline, has broken ground on its new and fifth station at Boca Raton, which has been described as "a game-changer" for the city.
AI-based shunting locomotive DAS receives declaration of conformity 25 January 2022 | By Cognitive Technologies Group Cognitive Rail Pilot - an AI-based shunting locomotive driver assistance system - has received a Declaration of Conformity which states that it meets the requirements of the 'safety of railway rolling stock' technical regulation.
HS2 shows support towards rail sector to build back better 25 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review To support the UK’s transport industry to build back better, HS2 has established new measures to enhance the visibility of supply chain opportunities for its rail systems contracts.
Union Pacific welcomes Schneider as part of its intermodal service offering 24 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review Union Pacific Railroad has announced it will be the primary intermodal rail transportation provider in the western U.S. for Schneider, effective January 2023.
Canadian Pacific recognised as a global leader in sustainability 24 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review Canadian Pacific has ranked 34th overall on the Corporate Knights Global 100 Index, and was the top performing freight transportation company evaluated globally.
Transport for Wales completes Class 175 refurbishment work 24 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review The interior and exterior refresh work of 27 Coradia trains is part of Transport for Wales' £40 million investment in its current fleet.
Bill for next phase of Britain’s HS2 handed to Parliament 24 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review Passengers across the North West of England are one step closer to faster, greener and more reliable train services as the Bill for the next phase of HS2 is handed to Parliament.
Repetitive on-board announcements to be removed on trains in England 21 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review Quieter train journeys are set to become the norm after the UK government has announced it will identify and remove repetitive and unnecessary on-board announcements on trains in England.
Tests begin on DAC freight train 21 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review A freight train with innovative digital automatic couplers (DAC) has been launched in Germany for a period of testing, sparking a digital revolution in rail freight transport.
Burbank to L.A. high-speed rail section one step closer to construction 21 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review Approval has been given on the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement for the Burbank to Los Angeles high-speed rail project section.
Train door-closing systems that think ahead 20 January 2022 | By HÜBNER GmbH & Co. KG HÜBNER has enhanced its product portfolio with the launch of its SensIQ product family for door sealing systems.
New analysis shows that HS2 is the key to achieving net zero in the UK 20 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review A new report has highlighted that modal shift matters to transport decarbonisation, with HS2 at the very core of the UK being able to achieve net zero by 2050.
Brightline begins test runs between West Palm Beach and Cocoa 20 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review Brightline has entered a critical step towards the completion of its intercity rail system connecting Miami and Orlando, with the launch of test trains running between West Palm Beach and Cocoa.
