Russian Railways to build a railway to the Northern Terminal Complex of Sheremetyevo Airport
Expected to be operational by 2022, the rail link expansion project at Sheremetyevo Airport will make the passenger journey more seamless.
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Women into Construction work experience programme launched
Eight women from the West Midlands have secured jobs or received employment offers within the construction sector, supporting the delivery of HS2, thanks to a pilot work experience programme.
Major agreements signed to progress with California high-speed rail
The California High-Speed Rail Authority and Kings County Board of Supervisors have announced the signing of three major agreements that will clear the way for substantial progress on California’s high-speed rail programme in Kings County in the Central Valley.
Top rail brands in Britain revealed
Many train operating companies are still trying to restore their reputation in the wake of 2018’s timetable chaos, but there are signs of improvement. So, which of Britain’s rail brands are best perceived by customers?
Season ticket purchasing gets much needed upgrade
Greater Anglia has made it easier than ever to buy a season ticket: Using NFC enabled smartphones, tickets can be downloaded and used with a single tap of a phone.
ADB approves first loan to Sri Lanka’s railway sector
The loan amounts to $160 million which will see Sri Lanka Railways strengthen capacity and resilience ensuring the future of the railway.
Wellington seeks funding for investment in new trains
In a bid to future proof their railway, Greater Wellington Regional Council are looking for investment to procure a larger fleet to keep up with growing capacity requirements.
New West Coast Partnership awarded to FirstGroup and Trenitalia
Taking over from Virgin, First Trenitalia will run services on the West Coast Main Line, with passengers set to benefit from more seats, extra services, simplified fares and station upgrades.
Northern retires first Pacer train after 32 years of service
Ahead of the arrival of brand new trains, unit 142005 has completed its final day of service for UK train operator, Northern, after it clocked-up more than three million miles of customer journeys.
Could smart ticketing technology signal the end of station barriers?
Queues in stations could be a thing of the past with new smart ticketing technology which detects an app on individuals smart phones and charges them automatically.
Canadian Pacific announces management changes
Canadian Pacific has announced new appointments and organisational changes which will support continued growth of the company in a global market.
Protecting railway tracks against the threat of mother nature
Focusing on mountainous routes of Upper Austria, ÖBB has invested €4.3 million in the protection of railway lines from rock fall and avalanches.
Spanish rail freight industry discontented, according to new report
A survey carried out by the CNMC has found that there is a degree of dissatisfaction among those within the freight industry while passengers are generally happier with the services.
Design approval granted for HS2 Euston vent shaft and substation
Dubbed the ‘sugar cube’, the eye-catching building will be the first major structure to be built at Euston for HS2, and will contain a substation, electrical equipment as well as a vent shaft for the Northern line.
Indian Government approves construction of new 108km rail line
The new line is will run between Vaibhavwadi and Kolhapur creating better connection on the west coast on India than ever before.