SBB Cargo leases 20 Vectrons for Rhine-Alpine Corridor
The Vectrons are due to be available well ahead of the opening of the Ceneri Base Tunnel in December 2020.
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UK government commits funding to transform South Wales rail network
Up to £58 million in funding will see Cardiff Central Station transformed into a more modern, highly accessible building, with platforms suited to longer trains in a bid to ease overcrowding.
California High-Speed Rail Authority issues Track and System request
California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has issued a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for the initial phase of its Track and System contract.
Railways will play integral part in UK becoming net zero-carbon by 2050
Rail Industry Decarbonisation Task force finds that the industry and government can deliver a step change in rail’s emissions by removing diesel trains from the passenger network.
Network Rail must focus on train performance and productivity
Following periods of underperformance, the ORR’s annual assessment of Network Rail highlights the need for continued focus on train performance and efficiency throughout the organisation.
Siemens is building ICE 4 trains for Deutsche Bahn
Manufacturers, operator and Federal Railway Authority agree on reworking concept of ICE 4 trains while Deutsche Bahn immediately accepts and places them into service.
SLSI introduces new leadership development programme
The SLSI has announces the launch of a new in-person Leadership Development Programme, designed to address soft skills in railroad management.
First KISS for Hungarian Railways rolled out in Dunakeszi
First KISS trains for MÁV has been ceremonially rolled out and will begin the necessary tests required for commercial operation.
ORR urges sweeping reforms on accessibility and compensation
The ORR sets out its proposals aimed at passengers being made more aware of their right to compensation, and disabled travellers experiencing more reliable assistance services, and greater accessibility across the rail network overall.
Transport for Wales £40 million fleet investment bears first fruits
The £6.7 investment in the Class 175 trains will see improvements such as USB charging points, plug sockets, new seat covers, carpets, train toilets as TfW strives to meet the needs of the modern day passenger.
Ambitious rail plan to benefit the Sheffield City Region launched
The new Integrated Rail Plan for the future of the UK’s Sheffield City Region's rail network will lead to improved capacity, reliability, affordability and journey times for communities and businesses across the region.
Ultra-high-speed rail study revealed for Pacific Northwest
Ultra-high-speed rail transportation could radically transform the Pacific Northwest by decreasing travel times, improving overall mobility and boosting economic growth.
Video released to show construction on California high-speed rail project
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released a new construction video showcasing the progress along the first 119 miles of high-speed rail infrastructure in Central Valley.
ORR report highlights safety challenges Britain’s rail industry must address
Britain's Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published its Annual Report on Health and Safety which stresses that despite Britain’s railway remaining one of the safest in Europe for passengers, the rate of improvement has shown signs of slowing.
Atlas ERTMS Level 2 begins Spanish high-speed commercial service
The digital signalling solution allows the Valladolid-León line trains to run at increased speeds of 300km/h without the need for physical lineside signals.