Shapps suggests HS2 will be £22 billion over budget and five years late
Has the HS2 project become a "shambles from a London-obsessed Government and a monumental failure for the North"?
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ScotRail launches new WhatsApp service for customers
ScotRail has launched a new WhatsApp service for customers as part of a £4 million investment plan to improve passenger satisfaction.
New campaign suggests lack of investment is holding the north of England back
New campaign, Connecting Britain, backed by business and political leaders, says a green light on HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail is critical to the long-term success of the north of the UK.
Transport for Wales has taken delivery of rolling stock from Greater Anglia
Transport for Wales has accepted the delivery of new rolling stock to provide a high standard of on-board passenger experience and increase capacity.
Hitachi Rail UK Managing Director Karen Boswell to stand down
Having started her career with Hitachi in 2015, Karen Boswell has seen the company go from strength to strength in employee numbers and revenue.
UNIFE insists on parity between European and Chinese rail industries
How can the rail industry ensure that there is a fairness in trade between Europe and China? UNIFE calls for the legality of this position to be investigated.
Smartron locomotives head for operation in Bulgaria and Romania
Available in Germany since March 2018, Siemens Mobility's Smartron locomotive has now been ordered by operators in Bulgaria and Romania.
Northern announce introduction of new electric trains between Blackpool and Liverpool
From Monday 9 September 2019, Blackpool will be one of the first towns in the North of England to receive Northern’s brand-new trains to connect the town with key cities and region across the network.
TEXOL Group acquires articulated tank rolling stock for transporting LPG
The United Wagon Company (UWC) will supply 400 articulated LPG tank rolling stock to the TEXOL Group by early 2021 following the 400 already purchased at the beginning of 2019.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority celebrates creating 3,000 construction jobs
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has reached a new milestone by creating a 3,000-strong workforce which has currently delivered 119 miles of new high-speed railway infrastructure.
KfW IPEX-Bank finances new European operating lease platform for freight rolling stock
The acquisition of new freight rolling stock, financed by the KfW IPEX-Bank, which is thought to be in the region of €211 million, will be more efficient than the equipment it is replacing.
Passengers to benefit from new fares system and more contactless options
New changes have been announced by the UK's Department for Transport (DfT) that will give passengers simpler, cheaper fares thanks to an overhaul of the ticketing process.
Norfolk Southern announces Chief Financial Officer transition
Norfolk Southern have experienced a change at the top; Mark George has been named as the new Chief Financial Officer who will succeed Cindy Earhart when she retires.
A new Alliance will help transform rail stations into community assets
In a bid to rejuvenate railway stations and improve passenger experience across the West Midlands, high street retailers and cafes could be offered the chance to set up shops in stations.
Federal grant awarded for new Amtrak Midwest passenger rolling stock
Expected to enter service from 2020, the new rolling stock will increase seating capacity and improve accessibility for disabled passengers.