TEXRail celebrates half a million journeys during first year of operation
Since the beginning of 2019, TEXRail has served over 500,000 passengers and travelled a total distance of 528,036 miles.
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Network Rail publish action plan detailing future relationships with SMEs
The plan outlines Network Rail's recognition of the importance of small and medium enterprises and its intention to work closer with them.
Crossrail confirms central section of Elizabeth line to open in summer 2021
In its latest update on progress to complete the Elizabeth line, Crossrail Ltd has confirmed that it plans to open the central section between Paddington and Abbey Wood in summer 2021.
Chiltern Railways appoints new Engineering and Safety Director
Ian Hyde joins Chiltern from Northern Railways, and will be responsible for train maintenance and sustainability, among other duties.
Naples’ Circumvesuviana network to benefit from new electric trains
The 40 new trains will be used across all six lines on the Naples network, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and pollution.
Siemens Mobility reveals plans for research and innovation centre
A planning application has been submitted on behalf of Siemens for the new research, development and innovation centre in Goole, East Yorkshire.
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.
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.
