GTR doubles number of female train applicants in less than a year
The operator has now set itself the target of having a 50/50 gender split on all training programmes by the end of 2021.
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Partnership extension announced between GB Railfreight and LINEAS
The partnership ensures the existing traffic flow from Antwerp through to Irvine will continue for an additional two years, and shows commitment from both organisations in reaching net zero emission targets.
HS2 and Innovate UK partner to drive innovation in construction
The Innovate at HS2 2020: Small Business Research Initiative is open to small and medium-sized enterprises who will receive support to put together research and development plans for their proposal.
Wales and Borders rail franchise to be taken under public control
The move will help to secure the future of passenger services in Wales and the Borders area and protect jobs in the face of COVID-19.
ARA calls for Australian rail innovation to be a national priority
The Australasian Railway Association has said that prioritising innovation will provide the certainty needed to support increased private sector investment and would drive skills development and jobs creation in the rail industry.
HS2’s additional capacity will boost and expand UK rail freight
The new high-speed line will enable more freight to travel by rail, reducing carbon emissions from transport as each freight train removes up to 76 lorries from the roads.
Only 37 per cent of eligible delay repay passengers claiming refunds in UK
Transport Focus has outlined that improved reliability and a simpler delay repay claims process can help increase confidence in the railway.
Northern to introduce real-time train information for passengers
'Know Your Train' will allow Northern passengers to find out a wide range of information about the train that they will be travelling on in real-time.
HS1 set to become first UK railway to run entirely on sustainable power
By utilising wind and solar power, HS1 aims to operate solely on renewable energy and has pledged to be fully carbon neutral within a decade.
Network Rail spending with SMEs exceeds £2.5 billion for first time
This figure means that Network Rail is ahead of the UK government target to spend 33 per cent of expenditure with SMEs by 2022.
Bombardier Transportation extends Train Services Agreement with Arriva CrossCountry
The three-year extension, valued at £248 million, will see Bombardier continue its maintenance, overhaul, service and cleaning services for Arriva CrossCountry's Voyager and Super Voyager fleet.
Hugh Logan Engineering’s COVO-RAIL™ system launched at Ilford Station
The COVO-RAIL™ system is an innovative new system that allows passengers to queue comfortably and conveniently while maintaining social distancing.
FS Italian Railways joins U.S. High Speed Rail Association
The USHSR has welcomed FS's expertise and participation in the U.S. high-speed rail market, particularly looking to the Californian high-speed programme.
September 2020 trespassing incidents on UK network highest in five years
With 1,239 trespassing incidents on the UK rail network during September 2020 alone, Network Rail and the BTP have stressed the importance of safety.
Transfesa Logistics and EPS to expand CoolRail rail freight service
The collaboration between the two companies will see the CoolRail freight service expand to the UK, the Nordic countries, Germany and Poland, among others.