Atkins’ Lizi Stewart appointed as member of RIA Board
Managing Director of Atkins' transportation division, Lizi Stewart, has been appointed as one of 13 Railway Industry Association Board members.
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Grand Central Railway announces further station investments
As part of a £2.6 million investment programme, Grand Central have announced further details of eight station investment schemes.
Positive train control implemented on Illinois Railway
The implementation of PTC makes Illinois Railway one of the first short line railroads to do so, and contributes to enhancing safety on its trains.
Thameslink trains now returning more energy than predecessors
The modernised trains will now return 50 per cent more energy to the network than their predecessors, contributing to helping power the fleet.
Sydney’s train network to benefit from new digital systems facility
The new facility will allow innovative technologies to be tested and integrated without impacting or disrupting the rail network.
‘Friendly WiFi’ safe certification awarded to Heathrow Express
The certification proves that the Wi-Fi system installed on the Heathrow Express is keeping passengers safe from inappropriate content.
FRA publish notice of funding opportunity for maglev deployment projects
$10 million will be available for any eligible interested parties, with the remaining $14 million restricted to certain projects.
Bane NOR and Siemens Mobility celebrate digitalisation milestone
The opening of a new simulation centre signals the beginning of preparations to digitalise the entirety of the network operator’s system.
Kansas City Southern publishes 2018 sustainability report
‘For the Long Haul: Delivering Prosperity, Valuing People, Protecting the Planet’ reports a reduction in their carbon footprint, amongst other improvements within the company.
Amtrak names new Executive Vice President and Chief Safety Officer
Steve Predmore will succeed Ken Hylander in the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Safety Officer for Amtrak in November 2019.
New trains and extra services promised for Britain in annual rail investment report
A report has revealed that Britain’s rail industry is committed to delivering over 1,000 extra services a week for passengers and the introduction of 1,000 new carriages during 2020.
Bane NOR signs contract with COWI to develop double-track on rail route
The tracks will feature on the busiest single-track route in Northern Europe and will be undertaken whilst train traffic continues.
Zonegreen makes grade for Nexus rail skills centre
Sheffield-based rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, is to supply its flagship technology to Metro operator, Nexus’, £8.4 million training facility being constructed in South Shields, North East England.
Additional agreement added to current Cuban railway restoration contract
A visit from the President of the Republic of Cuba to Moscow has prompted an additional agreement to be signed to the existing contract.
WESTbahn commissions double-decker KISS trains from Stadler
The new €300 million contract includes the construction of 15 KISS trains and complete maintenance to ensure high availability.