UK government takes action to improve service on West Midlands Trains
Following bad performance, the UK Transport Secretary has announced that West Midlands Railway will be required to invest £20 million to improve service.
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Northern and Network Rail unveil new Wigan train depot
The new depot will allow Northern to streamline its maintenance processes, subsequently improving UK rail performance and punctuality.
Four U.S. states with highest railroad trespasser strikes revealed in FRA report
California, New York, Florida, and Texas have been named in a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) report as having the highest number of fatal railroad trespasser strikes between 2012 and 2017.
Transport for Wales introduces sign language app for the deaf community
The app has been designed to improve accessibility and inclusion on the Transport for Wales network and make travel easier for deaf passengers.
Network Rail awards multiple signalling contracts to help improve reliability
The five framework contracts awarded by Network Rail will aim to improve reliability, but also reduce delays and increase capacity on the UK's network.
Transport Focus calls for changes to passenger delay compensation
Following new research from Transport Focus, it was found that only 35 per cent of UK passengers who were eligible claimed compensation for their delayed journey.
DSB’s coach contract with Talgo supports Denmark’s sustainability commitments
The new train sets for DSB will contribute to supporting a further reduction of carbon emissions from rail transport in Denmark.
Northern announces search for next generation of rail workers
As part of the UK's National Apprenticeship Week, Northern has launched its search for new apprentices, including 16 engineering technicians.
Deutsche Bahn adds 17 double-deck trains to Intercity fleet
Deutsche Bahn's new trains, provided by Stadler, will operate on the Rostock–Berlin–Dresden intercity line as of 8 March 2020.
Alstom signs first contract to provide 11 battery-electric regional trains for Germany
Alstom's Coradia Continental battery-electric trains will be used for regional traffic on the 80 kilometres of non-electrified line between the cities of Chemnitz and Leipzig.
Total digital journey planning with new Inform Media from L.B. Foster
A giant leap forward in mobile, always-on digital journey planning will be revealed by global infrastructure support business L.B. Foster in Hall 2/2 C60 at this year’s IT-TRANS at the Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre in Rheinstetten, Germany on 3-5 March.
Northern refurbishes 268 trains in £100m investment programme
The refurbishment programme, one of the biggest in the UK, is creating skilled jobs and supporting the economy in the north of England.
NRC appoints Chris Heald as Regional Director for North America
Heald will bring his experience of significant projects in the US and Canada to Network Rail Consulting's New York office.
Arkhbum signs contract with UWC for delivery of timber transportation cars
Upon delivery of the 25 new cars by the end of the first quarter of 2020, Arkhbum's fleet will rise to 305 UWC-produced units.
Green light given for further work on first Oxford to Bletchley rail line in 50 years
Permission has been granted on Network Rail’s Transport and Works Act Order application for work to begin on the next phase of East West Rail.