HS2 begins search for Phase 2b ground investigation contractors
The framework agreement is an important step in HS2's plans to extend Britain’s new high-speed railway from the Midlands to the North.
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PCC Intermodal orders electric locomotives from Pesa Bydgoszcz
The GAMA electric locomotives will be placed into services from the ports of Gdańsk and Gdynia from summer 2022.
Study launched to find station transformation solutions for Rail Baltica
The study aims to generate a comprehensive set of recommendations on how to develop the seven Rail Baltica international stations.
Public space designs unveiled for HS2’s West London ‘super-hub’ station
Plans for an urban realm around the new HS2 Old Oak Common station have been revealed, including new parkland to create a destination for people to relax as well as a venue for events and pop-up markets.
Cooperation agreed between UIC and Shift2Rail to boost use of innovative solutions
Shift2Rail and the UIC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the competitiveness of the railway sector by accelerating the market uptake of innovative solutions.
New rail research centre opens at the University of Birmingham
Andrew Stephenson, the UK's Minister of State for Transport, has formally opened a new purpose-built centre at the University of Birmingham, designed to deliver specialist research in railway engineering.
RDG calls on UK government to support shifting freight from road to rail
The Rail Delivery Group has outlined six recommendations for the UK government to support shift more freight on to rail and off of the roads.
Nomad Digital to be part of freight train location tracking solution project
Nomad Digital is excited to be a chosen partner of rail tech pioneer Incremental, winning 'First of a Kind' funding.
Amtrak announces $7.3 billion investment in new train fleet
Amtrak's investment includes a contract with Siemens Mobility for the manufacture of up to 83 multi-powered modern trains, including dual power and hybrid battery trains.
Turin–Lyon high-speed line base tunnel excavation contract awarded
Webuild and its joint-venture partners have won a contract worth €1.43 billion for the excavation of a section of the base tunnel for the high-speed/high-capacity railway planned under the Alps between Turin and Lyon.
‘Rail to the COP’ initiative to promote sustainable mobility across Europe
The 'Rail to the COP' initiative will work to draw attention to the important role that rail can play in achieving global Climate Change Goals.
Study highlights expansion prospects for Oxfordshire rail network
The Oxfordshire Rail Corridor Study has outlined a number of future improvements to increase interconnectivity across Oxfordshire.
First freight train departs HS2’s Willesden Logistics hub
HS2's Logistics hub in Willesden will enable the removal of one million lorries from the roads in the London area alone, significantly reducing the project’s environmental impact.
United Wagon Company to supply 2,000 new generation hopper cars to EuroChem
Building on a long-standing partnership between the two companies, UWC will supply EuroChem with 2,000 new generation hopper cars by June 2022.
CFL’s new Coradia trains to be equipped with Automatic Train Operation
CFL's new Coradia Stream trains will be equipped with ATO Level GoA2, which will enable significant energy savings and increased levels of safety.