SJ AB equips staff with body-worn cameras from Motorola Solutions
SJ AB has provided rail employees with VB400 body-worn cameras from Motorola Solutions, to deliver the highest level of safety and transparency for passengers and staff.
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Progress Rail and Norfolk Southern unite on latest Tier 4 locomotive
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, and Norfolk Southern Corporation have collaborated on the first EMD GP34ECO (Tier 4) locomotive designed and built for yard and intermediate operations.
Tunnel progress as HS2 achieves first mile under the Chiltern hills
The 2,000 tonne Tunnel Boring Machine, Florence, has surpassed the one-mile mark during construction of the first tunnels for Britain’s new high-speed rail link between London, Birmingham and the north.
New rail training centre launches to upskill industry employees and public
A new West Midlands rail training centre will help upskill industry employees and offer the public rail training, so that local people can play a part in building the region’s expanding rail networks.
Network Rail introduces leaf blasting trains across the North West
Network Rail has today launched a fleet of several specialist trains, whose job is to remove and wash away leaf debris across the North West rail route this autumn 2021.
SEND pupils invited to participate in HS2 work experience programme
HS2 has invited students with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to present ideas which would make HS2’s stations and trains more accessible for all.
New Mireo trainsets on order for Regensburg/Danube Valley network
The Regensburg/Danube Valley rail network has ordered 23 four-car Mireo trainsets from Siemens Mobility, to be delivered in 2024, for rail operator agilis, a subsidiary of BeNEX GmbH.
The Amtrak Northeast Regional Route 51 expansion launches in Virginia
The launch of the Amtrak Northeast Regional Route 51 has been announced by Governor Ralph Northam, with the rail expansion set to provide early morning service from Main Street Station.
Brightline and Siemens Mobility showcase latest high-speed trainsets
The first of Brightline's newest modern high-speed trainsets will be taken to West Palm Beach, where it will be stationed in preparation for Brightline’s high-speed rail corridor expansion.
ORR’s Chief Inspector of Railways issues major level crossing warning
Following the release of the Office of Rail and Road’s latest rail safety report, a warning has been issued due to the increase of level crossing deaths and close calls across Britain.
UIC launches sustainability pledge for Africa’s railways at UNFCCC event
As part of the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) Africa Climate week, UIC inaugurated its new carbon neutral, sustainability pledge for the African region and railways by 2050.
CER’s COVID-19 Impact Tracker shows improvement over summer 2021
CER’S latest COVID-19 Impact Tracker results demonstrate partial improvement in rail passenger services, yet a worsening situation for rail freight services and infrastructure managers.
OLR to take over running LSER services due to ‘serious breach’
Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has announced that the UK government will take over running Southeastern rail services due to £25 million of undeclared historic taxpayer funding.
HS2 invites bidders to tender for the West Midlands to Crewe contract
Six bidders have been invited by HS2 Ltd to tender for the next phase of the Advanced Civil Works (ACW) contract, which will extend the high-speed rail network between the West Midlands to Crewe.
Research unveils that commuting by rail improves passenger’s work ethic
Academic research conducted by UCL Professors and the rail industry has revealed that commuting by rail significantly improves a passenger’s workday, including their productivity and wellbeing.