Lift and escalator suppliers invited to tender for HS2’s four new stations
Around 160 lifts and 130 escalators will be installed across the project, helping hundreds of thousands of people access HS2 trains every day.
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Skills shortage set to escalate in UK rail industry by 2025
Research shows that up to 120,000 additional people will be required over the next five to 10 years, with demand for skills peaking around 2025.
HS2 to utilise innovative 4D technology to enhance worksite safety
HS2 Ltd has supported the development of advanced 4D learning technology that enables site teams to identify, record and resolve site hazards as part of a virtual construction sequence.
Deutsche Bahn secures new supply contracts for green electricity
The three contracts secure a capacity of approximately 780GW hours of green electricity from hydropower, wind power and solar energy, as DB moves towards a completely green railway.
Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility to develop new hydrogen train
Both companies will test a climate-friendly complete system consisting of the hydrogen train and its specially developed infrastructure.
Amtrak reveals urgent funding is required to support services in 2021
Despite delivering safety improvements and fast-tracking technology projects during the pandemic, Amtrak's President and CEO has said that without additional funding for 2021, the corporation may be forced to further reduce services, defer critical capital projects and make more job reductions.
Siemens Mobility and partners to study automated rail operations
Siemens Mobility will contribute its experience and expertise to two innovative research projects studying the safety of automated rail operations.
Northern Powerhouse Rail recommendations given to UK government
The Northern Powerhouse Rail network spans from Liverpool to Hull, Sheffield and the North East, and would begin construction in 2024/25.
HS2 invites British businesses to bid for £12 billion supply contracts
The new contract opportunities will provide thousands of businesses and their employees with guaranteed incomes, and help the country’s economic recovery, stated HS2 Ltd's CEO, Mark Thurston.
Network Rail uses laser and drone technology in viaduct restoration project
As part of Network Rail's £2.1 million Great North Rail Project investment, North Yorkshire’s iconic Ribblehead viaduct was 3D scanned and turned into a computer model by surveyors.
Calls made for over £2.4 billion underinvestment in Welsh rail to be addressed
The Welsh Minister for Transport has called on the UK government to “put right” its neglect and underinvestment in Welsh railways.
UK’s West Coast main line and Euston Station to undergo major upgrades in 2021
The upgrade works will bring much-needed capacity to the West Coast main line and enable the new HS2 terminus to be built.
CFL cargo places order for 10 TRAXX MS locomotives from Bombardier Transportation
The locomotives enable CFL cargo to offer a competitive transport solution that contributes to reaching European Green Deal objectives.
DB joins U.S. association to support America’s high-speed rail development
The US High Speed Rail Association has announced that Deutsche Bahn (DB) has joined the Association as a Global VIP Member, in order to support bringing high-speed rail to America.
Bombardier Transportation wins contract for Chinese high-speed train cars
CHINA RAILWAY awarded the $248 million contract to Bombardier Transportation for the delivery of 112 CR300AF high-speed train cars.