Industry responds to England’s Northern franchise announcement
A statement released by Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Transport, has raised concerns over the financial viability of the Northern franchise operated by Arriva Rail North.
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New Measurement Train maintenance contract awarded by Network Rail
Loram UK will be responsible for five years of maintenance on the New Measurement Train, representing approximately £8 million of investment.
APG acquires stake in Alpha Trains
APG has acquired an indirect 41.1% interest in Alpha Trains from Arcus European Infrastructure Fund 1 (AEIF1).
Wabtec acquires RELCO Locomotives
Freight services provider Wabtec has acquired RELCO Locomotives.
Network Rail to optimise rail network through collaboration with EIC
The partnership will see EIC help the infrastructure manager explore a range of solutions to help improve the reliability of its electrical network.
Study of speed increase feasibility for Nagpur-Secunderabad line complete
RZD International LLC's study focused on the feasibility of increasing passenger trains’ speed on the section of India's railway and halving travel time.
Network Rail awards 82 contracts to deliver design services across the UK
The 82 design contracts have been awarded to a total of 34 suppliers and represents up to £640 million of investment by 2029.
Shift2Rail publishes its Call for Proposals 2020
The Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking (S2R JU) has issued projects worth €146.6 million which will be funded under its 2020 Call for Proposals for Research & Innovation activities, within the framework of the S2R Annual Work Plan 2020.
Alstom to refurbish and maintain Avanti West Coast Pendolinos
The £642 million contract between Avanti West Coast and Alstom will modernise the Pendolino fleet, which originally went into operation in 2003.
Stadler awarded first United States maintenance contract
Stadler US Inc. won the 15-year service contract to maintain both FLIRT vehicles and the EMF from Dallas Area Rapid Transit.
Stadler and MÁV-START sign contract for 21 additional KISS trains
The €313 million contract is MÁV-START's third order for double-deck KISS units from Stadler, following two contracts in 2017 and 2018.
ORR increases operator charges on High Speed 1 line
ORR have stated that operators using the High Speed 1 rail line will be expected to collectively pay £25.9 million annually.
Alstom to maintain 46 trains for Bulgarian national railway company
The €70 million contract between Alstom and BDZ Passenger Services will provide rolling stock maintenance services for 22 diesel and 24 electric units.
Railway Association of Canada releases 2019 Rail Trends report
The Rail Trends report proved that the Canadian railways are now fully recovered from the great global recession of 2008-09.
First Prima M4 locomotive delivered by Alstom to ONCF
ONCF placed an order with Alstom for 30 Prima M4 units in 2018, with Alstom now beginning delivery of the first trainset.