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Banedanmark to begin electrification of Roskilde to Holbæk track
Banedanmark's electrification of the line will be followed by the installation and introduction of a new signalling system.
Northern highlights engineering expertise in train modernisation programme
UK train operating company, Northern, has revealed the processes and expertise that is required in order to transform and modernise its rolling stock.
Midlands Connect signs agreement to improve Birmingham Airport access
Midlands Connect will work with Birmingham Airport to improve rail and road access, including supporting the development of Midlands Engine Rail and HS2.
Verona to Lübeck direct train introduced by ÖBB Rail Cargo Group
The bi-weekly connection between Verona and Lübeck will work to relieve the stress of transit traffic and reduce carbon emissions.
Ricardo Rail to support the South Korea Great Train eXpress project
Ricardo Rail will provide multi-discipline system engineering services and and act as the dedicated ISA team for Seoul's new high-speed commuter network.
New Bettembourg-Dudelange to Kiel rail freight connection launched
The new rail freight line connection was launched on 21 January 2020 and will help to shift 10,000 trucks from road to rail per year.
CER announce their new Acting Chair is ÖBB CEO Andreas Matthä
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) has welcomed ÖBB’s CEO, Andreas Matthä, as Acting Chair of its Management Committee.
Nightjet connection to Brussels introduced by ÖBB
The new Nightjet service represents ÖBB's continuous efforts to promote environmentally friendly travel throughout Europe.
Merseyrail named as UK’s most punctual rail operator
Following its best performance year in 2019, Merseyrail has been named the most punctual rail operator for the second year in a row.
Network Rail unveils plans to better protect vital rail line in south Devon
The line is currently the only one connecting Cornwall and Devon with the rest of the UK and needs to be better protected from cliff falls, land slips and damage caused by extreme weather.
Midlands Connect Chairman raises HS2 delay concerns to Boris Johnson
Sir John Peace has written to Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, warning him that any delay or downgrade of High Speed Two (HS2) would be a betrayal of the Midlands and the North, and urging him to publish the Oakervee review in full as soon as possible.
Refurbished Class 442 trains reintroduced into operation by SWR
The four trains were refurbished as part of South Western Railway's wider efforts to improve the passenger experience on its network.
Chinese high-speed train maintenance contract awarded to joint venture
Bombardier Transportation has announced that its Chinese joint venture, Bombardier Sifang (Qingdao) Transportation Ltd. (BST), has been awarded a contract with China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. to provide maintenance activity for 656 high-speed train cars.
New management structure has been put in place at SNCF
President & CEO of French National Railways (SNCF), Jean-Pierre Farandou, has unveiled a new management team which includes the former head of Belgium’s Infrabel becoming CEO of SNCF Réseau.
