Latvian Railways revises investment plans due to rail freight demand drop
Due to the continuation of declines in rail freight volumes, Latvian Railways has revised its intentions to implement its planned and ongoing projects.
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Operation Lifesaver reports a drop in Canadian railway crossing incidents
The beginning of 2020 has seen some positive results, as Operation Lifesaver reports a decrease in Canadian railway crossing injuries year-on-year.
ScotRail becomes first UK train operator to publish real-time train data
ScotRail now provides passengers with real-time data about train type and carriage length, as well as the use of carriages and allocation of trains.
Call made for former signallers to help during COVID-19 crisis in the UK
Network Rail's Southern Region has appealed to former signallers to help the railway during the crisis as they lose staff to self-isolation and sickness.
Rule to measure Amtrak performance and service quality proposed by FRA
A new rule has been proposed by the FRA to measure the performance and service quality of Amtrak's intercity passenger train operations.
Contract for new rail link in United Arab Emirates awarded to Vossloh
Vossloh will be responsible for the supply of turnouts and rail fasteners for Phase Two of the new United Arab Emirates railway construction project.
UK government to implement emergency measures to support rail services
In addition to providing stability and certainty on key services and to rail staff, the UK government has issued ticket refund information for passengers during the COVID-19 crisis.
Network Rail pledges to keep supplies and key workers moving during COVID-19 crisis
The Managing Director of Network Rail's 'Backbone of Britain' region has pledged to keep vital supplies and key workers moving during the COVID-19 crisis.
Funding and partners announced for UK’s first digital railway
Network Rail's first digital railway takes major step forward with the announcement of Siemens and Atkins as project partners.
Network Rail to support retailers and tenants during COVID-19 pandemic
In order to help retailers and small business tenants across its network during the COVID-19 crisis, Network Rail has introduced new supportive measures.
ARCO Bogotá Zipa Consortium awarded consultancy contract in Colombia
The contract will involve consultancy supervision concerning the freight and passenger railway development between Bogotá and Zipaquirá, Colombia.
CER highlights rail industry’s efforts in keeping services running amidst COVID-19
Despite the impact COVID-19 is having on the European rail sector, CER has highlighted how the industry is doing its upmost to ensure continued operation.
Metrolink receives USDOT funding for safety and operations improvements
USDOT has awarded Metrolink with $10.7 million in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant Program funding.
CFL cargo Deutschland introduces 100 per cent renewable electricity
As of 2020, CFL cargo Deutschland GmbH has introduced 100 per cent clean, renewable electricity for use on all of its trains.
Level crossing improvement work begins in Leicestershire, UK
Network Rail will undertake improvement works at three level crossings in the area to ensure that the crossings remain fit for purpose for years to come.