PKP Cargo awards NEWAG its largest ever locomotives contract
NEWAG has secured its largest ever order which comes from PKP Cargo for the supply of 31 brand-new DRAGON 2 locomotives.
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Analysis reveals capacity-releasing effects of HS2 on Britain’s existing rail network
A technical analysis by Midlands Connect has revealed for the first time that HS2 would free up enough space on Britain’s existing railway network to improve rail services for 73 stations across the country.
GIRO opens its first European office in Lyon
The new workspace enables GIRO to be closer to its clients in Europe and to provide even better support to the teams already located on the continent.
Trial of UK’s first-ever in-service 3D printed train parts deployed
Angel Trains and Chiltern Railways have joined forces with Stratasys and DB ESG to trial the first 3D printed parts ever deployed within an in-service passenger train in the UK.
Transport for Wales launches innovation ‘Lab’ to find new rail solution
Running for 12 weeks, the ‘Lab’ will encourage tech entrepreneurs and start-ups to develop a new product or service designed to solve a key challenge faced by the rail industry.
California High-Speed Rail Authority Releases 2019 Sustainability Report
The annual report covers the Authority’s sustainability activities from 1 January to 31 December 2018, and details the contributions of the California high-speed rail project toward the State of California’s social equity, environmental and economic development objectives.
Concerns raised over increase of trains passing red signals in Britain
In July 2019, 41 trains passed red signals on Britain's rail network - signalling the highest number in a single calendar month since October 2007. This has caused the rail industry’s independent safety body to voice its concerns whether enough is being done to reduce the risk of a train…
Network Rail to carry out pioneering autumn train braking trials
Network Rail are set to carry out experiments this autumn to trial new ways of braking designed to reduce delays for passengers caused by ‘leaves on the line’.
CER elects new Management Committee
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) has elected a new management committee to oversee the development of the European railways and ensure the promotion of "sustainable mobility policies".
Infracapital becomes the new owner of GB Railfreight
GB Railfreight has announced that EQT’s infrastructure portfolio company, Hector Rail Group, has sold the business to Infracapital - the unlisted infrastructure equity arm of M&GPrudential.
New partnership launched to improve rail services in the West Midlands
In a first of its kind for England, the West Midlands Grand Rail Collaboration (GRC) has been established to ensure a close working relationship across the rail industry to coordinate improvements which will ultimately enhance passenger satisfaction.
Southeastern celebrates 10 years of high-speed train service
With over 100 million passenger journeys in a decade and 48 million miles travelled collectively, Southeastern celebrates 10 years of high-speed train service.
London Overground staff receive deaf awareness training
Over 350 Arriva Rail London employees will complete a training course to improve the travelling experience of passengers on the London Overground who are deaf or hard of hearing.
EBRD to support rehabilitation of key railway lines in Ukraine
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is set to invest $100 million in Ukraine's railways for rail track rehabilitation.
UK Innovation Centre to be established for the world-wide rail industry
The new Innovation Centre will be dedicated to transforming how railway wheelsets and tracks are approached, developed and managed in the rail industry.