Increased international rail travel recorded in the Netherlands
International train ticket sales saw an increase of 13 per cent from the previous year, with passengers travelling further afield by rail.
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Genesee & Wyoming’s sale to Brookfield Infrastructure and GIC complete
Genesee & Wyoming common stock has now ceased trading on the New York Stock Exchange and will become a privately-owned company.
Bombardier joint venture wins Chinese high-speed train contract
The CNY 2.97 billion contract requires Bombardier to build and supply 160 CR400AF high-speed train cars for the Chinese high-speed rail network.
EIB to fund new trains for Greater Berlin
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is to provide €185 million to fund new rolling stock which will help modernise regional rail in Greater Berlin.
New algorithm to improve rail operational performance wins HackTrain VI
CodingCat's winning entry to HackTrain VI found that there was spare capacity in parts of Britain's rail network that could be used to improve operations.
Etihad Rail to provide additional employment opportunities to UAE citizens
Etihad Rail's new three-year training programme will open a total of 50 job opportunities for application for qualified UAE nationals.
Northern improves passenger service through station developments
Over 1,000 station improvements have been made across England's Northern network, with more planned to be undertaken throughout 2020.
Northam joins Zonegreen’s new generation
Sheffield-based rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, has upgraded its technology at a second Siemens UK depot, as part of a major midlife overhaul programme for the operator.
ORR reports significant progress made in Network Rail savings plans
Network Rail is currently making progress ahead of target, being on track to deliver £391 million of efficiency savings in 2019 and 2020.
Transport Scotland announce Abellio ScotRail contract to end early
Following in-depth analysis of the franchise, it has been announced that Abellio's contract will end early, in March 2022.
GB Railfreight announce appointment of new Chairman
James Cooper will work with GB Railfreight's Managing Director to ensure a continued growth in freight as businesses look to more sustainable solutions.
Podcast dedicated to commuters has been launched by Chiltern Railways
The new podcast series will allow for industry professionals to discuss commuter questions and contribute to topic-led insight pieces.
Etihad Rail awards contract for Package D linking project
The project will allow Etihad Rail to connect key ports to the national rail network and to manufacturing, production and population centres.
Belgium required to update climate policy under new Green Deal
If Belgium fails to update its substandard climate policy, Flanders will be at risk of losing €500 million of public funds in fines.
EBA approves Vectron locomotive with ETCS Baseline 3
ETCS Basline 3 includes new and updated features that will simplify the deployment of ETCS on-board equipment throughout Europe.