Virgin Hyperloop names West Virginia as home to Hyperloop Certification Center
The development of the Hyperloop Certification Center in West Virginia will bring significant investment, jobs and economic growth to the region.
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Giant tunnelling machines contract for London tunnels signed by HS2 Ltd
Upon delivery in 2021, HS2's two tunnel boring machines will bore through a combined total of 26 miles between London and West Ruislip.
Great Northern’s Hertfordshire trains save over 4,000 tonnes of carbon emissions
After being in operation for a year, Great Northern's Class 717 trains have enabled significant carbon emission savings across the Hertfordshire network.
National Rail Manufacturing Plan welcomed by Australasian Railway Association
The ARA has welcomed the policy that will support a strong Australian rail manufacturing sector and strengthen the supply chain.
Network Rail signs charter to tackle rough sleeping on UK rail network
The railway charter will support the UK government's aim to break the cycle of homelessness and ending rough sleeping for good.
Transport for Wales highlights efforts in reducing carbon footprint for Clean Air Day 2020
To mark Clean Air Day 2020, Transport for Wales has celebrated its efforts in reducing its carbon emissions by 6.27 per cent during the 2019-2020 financial year.
High Speed Two public consultation opens on latest proposals
HS2’s journey north accelerates as public consultation opens asking local communities to have their say on the railway’s proposed design refinements.
Deutsche Bahn invests €400 million in new ICE plant in Nuremberg
The new carbon neutral ICE plant in the railway metropolis of Nuremberg will be able to fit 25 ICE trains daily, and create more than 450 jobs.
ORR statistics outline lowest passenger levels in UK since mid-19th century
During Q1 of 2020-2021, the number of passenger journeys decreased by more than 400 million when compared to the same quarter in 2019-2020.
HS2 details plans to improve air quality on Clean Air Day 2020
The project aims to cut emissions and carbon on its construction sites, and to create a greener way of designing and building the new railway.
DB implements face mask requirement prevention and control campaigns
Supported by the German Federal Police, Deutsche Bahn is implementing new campaigns to ensure passenger compliance with face mask requirements.
TfN welcomes proposed plans to integrate HS2 with Northern Powerhouse Rail
By integrating HS2 and NPR, Transport for the North outlines that rail capacity will be released, carbon emissions cut and economic recovery propelled.
‘Stop. Trains Can’t.’ public education campaign launched in U.S.
The 'Stop. Trains Can’t.' campaign will work to educate drivers on the safe use of rail grade and high-risk highway-railway crossings across the U.S.
Australia’s rail projects to receive economy stimulus funding
Australia's 2020-21 Federal Budget is funding and fast-tracking several rail projects, including $102.3 million for METRONET high capacity signalling in Western Australia.
DB Cargo announces new connections to Rotterdam and Antwerp
By connecting two of Europe's largest ports with the most important economic hubs in Germany, DB Cargo can take 70,000 lorries off of the roads.
