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.
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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.
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.
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.