Southeastern confirms awarding of DfT Direct Award Contract
The new Direct Award Contract has been awarded by the Department for Transport to Govia for the continued operation of the Southeastern franchise.
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Bombardier receives order for 19 Regio 2N regional trains from SNCF
SNCF's order for 19 additional Regio 2N double-deck regional trains from Bombardier will be utilised in the Auvergne-Rhône Alpes region.
Hull Trains suspends all rail services during coronavirus outbreak
British open-access operator, Hull Trains, has temporarily suspended all train services following a significant drop in passenger numbers as a result of unprecedented circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.
Network Rail teams move 370,000 tonnes of medicine and vital supplies in one week
Key workers from Network Rail have enabled more than 370,000 tonnes of freight to be moved in just one week between west London and Cornwall and into and across Wales to support the economy, the NHS, petrol stations and food shops.
COVID-19 Emergency Response Centre established by Russian Railways
Russian Railways' centre will provide support and ensure the coordination of all links in the transportation chain during the fight to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
National Railway Museum selects sustainable design for Central Hall
The competition jury praised the proposal from UK architect practice Feilden Fowles for its elegant but functional design and ambitious energy strategy.
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.
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.