First Stadler FLIRT train receives approval to enter UK service
The British railway regulatory authority has granted Stadler approval for the four-car bimodal FLIRT train for the use of Greater Anglia.
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KfW IPEX-Bank set to finance the expansion of Norwegian railway facilities
KfW IPEX-Bank is set to invest nearly €50 million for the expansion of Norwegian railway maintenance facilities and real estate developments.
Hull Trains have released images of new trains scheduled for use this year
Hull Trains has released new images which show the production of its new £60 million fleet, set to be running on UK tracks by the end of 2019.
EU Agency for Railways becomes authority for cross-border traffic
With just one authorisation authority across Europe, the ERA will present a single and simplified authorisation and certification process.
Occupational health figures are a ‘wake-up call’ for the rail industry
Despite the steps taken by the rail industry to take care of its workforce, more needs to be done to ensure the health of employees is a priority.
FRA announces investments to improve U.S. railroad infrastructure
The FRA has pledged more than $326 million in a bid to improve railway infrastructure across the U.S., with nearly a third of this going to rural projects.
South Western Railway to rollout on-board entertainment to passengers
Passengers travelling on some SWR routes can experience new entertainment with the latest in film, comedy, gaming or catch-up TV through SWR|Stream service.
Stadler wins contract to supply 16 FLIRT trains for city of Bremen
A further 16 FLIRT trains have been commissioned on the Bremen/Lower Saxony regional S-Bahn network.
Acela passenger railroad fleet undergoes complete redesign by Amtrak
Amtrak, US-based passenger railroad service, has refurbished the interiors for its Acela Express fleet thought to have cost in excess of $4 million in a bid to increase passenger satisfaction.
Department for Transport pledges investment to transform the UK railways
As part of the First of a Kind competition, projects will receive a share of £7.8 million in government funding for innovative ideas to transform the railway industry.
UK announces commitment to end global warming contributions
Theresa May has announced new legislation that says the UK will have ended its global warming contributions by 2050.
Scotland’s Railway launches new app for the benefit of deaf passengers
ScotRail has teamed up with InterpreterNow to introduce a new British Sign Language (BSL) app to Scotland’s Railway, a first for the UK rail industry.
Alstom to supply 18 Coradia Lint regional trains to Baden-Württemberg
Alstom has received an order for 18 Coradia Lint regional trains from Landesanstalt Schienenfahrzeuge Baden-Württemberg (SFBW).
Go-Ahead begins running rail services in Baden-Wüttemberg
Go-Ahead has begun operating rail services between Stuttgart, Karlsruhe and Aalen in Germany.
Major new railway hub to be created in Dunkwa, Ghana
The town of Dunkwa-on-Offin has been earmarked by Ghana’s Ministry of Railway Development to become a major new railway hub.