ARA release new report to confirm rail skills agenda
The report addresses the critical need to lessen the widening skills gap in the industry, with attraction, training and long-term development seen as key areas of action.
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CHSRA announce completion of new grade separation in Fresno County
The CHSRA has announced that the South Avenue Grade Separation in Fresno County has been completed and is now open to traffic, marking another milestone on the high-speed rail construction project.
ARA release report confirming need for greater use of rail freight
The ARA have released a new report outlining a range of issues that have acted as impediments to rail freight throughout Australia.
Alpha Trains’ locomotive fleet continues to grow
Alpha Trains has signed a framework agreement for additional Siemens Vectron locomotives, growing their diverse locomotive fleet.
TfW celebrate the completion of refurbished fleet of Class 158 trains
TfW have been refurbishing the fleet of 24 trains, which operate throughout the Wales and Borders network, since the start of 2020.
ÖBB RCG and Bundesforste digitalise rail process for timber transport
Working together, ÖBB and Bundesforste have digitalised the rail process for timber transport, resulting in high efficiency and flexibility as well as better climate protection.
Etihad Rail sign agreement for railway passenger transport services
Etihad Rail have signed an agreement to finance railway passenger transport services with First Abu Dhabi Bank, aiming to connect cities of the UAE.
Inland Rail intermodal strategy welcomed by ARA
A strategy to build world-class intermodal terminals to support Inland Rail in order to secure the success of rail freight projects for Australia has been welcomed by the ARA.
ÖBB awards Stadler contract for 186 KISS-type double-decker trains
Following court proceedings, ÖBB have once again chosen Stadler to supply them with 186 Kiss-type double-decker trains.
Network Rail begin recovery efforts for Cambrian line after severe storms
Network Rail engineers are working on extensive repairs to the Cambrian line, after devastating flash flooding caused by the storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin.
Sniffer dogs being used on rail routes to track metal thieves
Network Rail are enlisting specially trained sniffer dogs to help track down metal thieves who caused major delays on several rail routes.
Network Rail continue with Manchester rail upgrades for the TRU
Major railway upgrades between Manchester and Stalybridge will continue as part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade.
Network Rail award Alstom major Cambridge re-signalling contract
The Cambridge re-signalling project is part of a £194 million investment of renewal for the signalling systems in the Cambridge area.
Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking officially launched
The aim of Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking is to reduce rail costs, increase capacity, and enhance flexibility and reliability.
Stadler expand market leadership of alternative drive technologies
DB Regio have ordered more FLIRT Akku type trains from Stadler, further cementing Stadler's place as a leader in the market for alternative drive technologies.
