European Commission proposes 2021 as the European Year of Rail
To support the delivery of its European Green Deal objectives for the transport sector, the European Commission has proposed to make 2021 the 'European Year of Rail'.
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Scottish government dedicates funding for freight modal shift
£1.49 million in a Freight Facilities Grant has been allocated to Tarmac for the expansion of rail operations to accommodate additional freight.
Network Rail set to become Real Living Wage accredited
By becoming an accredited Real Living Wage employer, Network Rail guarantees that all hired contractors also pay the living wage to employees.
Northern appoints new Managing Director under public ownership
Following the UK government taking over operation of the Northern franchise, a new Managing Director, Nick Donovan, has been appointed.
DfT publishes coronavirus guidance for UK transport sector staff
Following the recent outbreak of coronavirus now affecting the UK, the Department for Transport has published new guidance for staff in the transport sector in partnership with Public Health England.
GB Railfreight announces new Commercial Director
Currently Head of Contracts, Liam Day will begin in his new role as Commercial Director of GB Railfreight from the beginning of March 2020.
Amtrak appoints William J. Flynn as new CEO and President
William will begin in the role from 15 April 2020, with Amtrak's current CEO, Richard Anderson, staying with the company as senior adviser to the new CEO.
OneRail Coalition announces appointment of first board of directors
The announcement featured the names of OneRail Coalition's first board of directors, as well as the completion of its restructure.
Clayton Equipment to supply emission-free locomotives to Sellafield Ltd
Clayton Equipment have agreed on a contract to supply Sellafield Ltd with two emission-free Hybrid+™ CBD80 shunting locomotives.
Vesconite Rail adds three new members of staff
Vesconite Rail, a polymer bearing and wear material distributor, has added three new members of staff in line with its intention of growing its share of niche polymer products supplied to the global rail industry.
Network Rail introduces passenger assistance scheme at more London stations
Stations across the Govia Thameslink Railway, South Western Railway and Southeastern networks have now introduced the sunflower lanyard scheme.
Contract signed for the development of new Dresden to Prague route
Deutsche Bahn and Správa železnic are among a range of representatives from Germany and the Czech Republic to sign the Dresden–Prague route agreement.
UK Government takes over running of Northern franchise
The UK Government has officially taken over the running of services across the Northern network, marking a new start for the future of the franchise.
ERFA membership welcomes Lineas as newest partner
By joining the membership, ERFA believes that Lineas will play a key role in the creation of a liberalised and competitive European rail freight market.
Northern’s Allerton and Manchester train depots receive major overhauls
Following significant investment from Northern, the Allerton and Manchester train depots are now benefiting from increased maintenance capabilities.