ARA sets out Rail Priorities for 2019 Federal Election
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has released its priorities policy development paper ahead of the 2019 federal election.
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Norwegian State Railways rebrands as Vy
As the liberalisation of the rail market in Norway continues, the Norwegian State Railways (NSB) has now rebranded as ‘Vy’.
RDG proposes ‘generational step-change’ to Britain’s franchise system
Following months of consultation with passengers, businesses and communities, Britain’s Rail Delivery Group (the RDG) has submitted proposals to the Williams Review that would create a generational step-change in accountability and customer focus.
The potential of 3D printing for the rail industry to be on display at Railtex
At Railtex 2019, Stratasys will demonstrate the power of 3D printing with its EN45545-2 certified materials for the transport industry.
Norfolk Southern releases mobile app for real-time tracking of shipments
Norfolk Southern's new app keeps shippers on the go connected to their rail business with real-time connections with shipments.
Crossrail reveals plans for completion of the Elizabeth line
New leadership team outlines new plan to put Crossrail project back on track with robust and realistic plan which follows a detailed audit of the programme.
Network Rail announces £750 million contract for signalling across UK
Network Rail has announced the award of six multi-million-pound framework contracts to deliver signalling and telecoms across the UK, worth an estimated £750 million.
Warning issued to drone pilots following recent railway incident in Britain
Network Rail and the British Transport Police (BTP) have warned drone pilots to keep away from the railway or risk being taken to court and facing a £2,500 penalty.
Network Rail awards Siemens Mobility huge GSM-R upgrade contract
Siemens Mobility has been awarded a €36 million contract by Network Rail to upgrade the GSM-R cab radios of the entire Great Britain rolling stock fleet.
Etihad Rail and Abu Dhabi Customs to develop freight transport solutions
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE's national railway network, has signed a Joint Partnership Agreement with the General Administration of Customs in Abu Dhabi, aimed at developing freight transport requirements to enable trains to travel more efficiently with the adoption of smart electronic technology.
Virgin proposes airline model for railways to increase competition
The ideas to abolish complex ticketing and overcrowding are Virgin’s contribution to the Government’s Williams Rail Review which would encourage long-term private sector investment.
UK rail industry welcomes parliamentary inquiry into ‘trains fit for the future’
The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry into the development of alternatively-fuelled trains and how carriages can be designed to meet the changing demands of the travelling public.
VR Group orders 60 diesel-electric locomotives from Stadler
The new diesel-electric locomotives for Finland´s VR Group is expected to improve the operational efficiency on non-electrified lines; 45 per cent of the Finnish rail network.
Did you know helium balloons cause train delays daily across the UK?
Network Rail recorded 619 balloon-related incidents – nearly two a day – across England, Scotland and Wales in the past year.
New interactive map provides accessibility information for every station in Britain
With access to information on every station in Britain, passengers can now plan their journeys according to their needs and have smoother, more reliable, experiences.