SBB’s Giruno Inter-City EMUs begin passenger service
10 May 2019 | By
SBB's new fleet of Giruno inner-city EMUs will accommodate 405 passengers and eventually run along the Gotthard corridor, expanding to Milan in 2020.
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Final Crossrail west London station upgrade contracts awarded
Network Rail has confirmed the award of contracts for construction of the new or enhanced ticket halls at Southall, Hayes & Harlington, West Drayton, Ealing Broadway, West Ealing and Acton Main Line stations.
Vivarail and Arcola announce emission-free trains for the UK
Vivarail and Arcola Energy have announced a long-term collaboration to bring emission-free trains to the UK with new hydrogen cell technology.
Network Rail appoints British SME as key supplier of new IT Solution framework
Resonate Group, a leading British transport software company, has announced that it has been appointed by Network Rail as a key supplier in its new IT Solution delivery framework.
Government of Victoria continues level crossing removals to improve safety
The removal of level crossings throughout Melbourne will not only make the railways safer but will also reduce congestion around the city.
Network Rail launches new partnership to tackle railway trespassers
Network Rail and the British Transport Police (BTP) have launched a new partnership with the English Football League Trust (EFL) and StreetGames to help tackle the increasing number of people risking their lives on the railway.
Hack Partners & SilverRail: Innovation in Industry Podcast
7 May 2019 | By
River Tamoor Baig, CEO of Hack Partners, recently interviewed Aaron Gowell, a technology entrepreneur and the Chief Conductor of SilverRail. SilverRail is building digital infrastructure for the global rail industry. Aaron is a big believer in rail’s humanitarian benefits and is excited by the challenge of getting more people using…
Kansas City Southern revises measures of operational performance
The revised service metrics aim to provide a more complete view of customer service and operational performance delivered by Kansas City Southern.
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group opens up connection to Scandinavian region
The new connection strengthens rail logistics service for all industrial goods with efficient and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions for whole Scandinavia.
The London Assembly responds to NAO report on Crossrail
The London Assembly has responded to findings that a fixation on December 2018 for completion and a mismanagement of the Crossrail project are what has lead to delay after delay in the launch of HS2.
Central Railroad line in Uruguay receives funding from IDB Invest
The Central Railroad line in Uruguay has received $500 million for the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of the line between Montevideo and Paso de Los Toros.
Greater Anglia suspends seat reservations as new trains enter service
The suspension of seat reservations on trains is to limit confusion between the new and old trains while the 169 new trains are introduced.
Operail to shift focus into locomotive construction industry
Operail approves proposal for restructuring of their Tapa depot, which will see the company direct more resources towards locomotive construction.
Goole rail manufacturing facility plans submitted by Siemens Mobility
The proposed £200 million development at Goole 36 reaches major milestone as the first phase of manufacturing facilities are expected to open in 2023.
Suppliers central to delivering rail network of future according to Review
According to the Williams Rail Review, suppliers need greater visibility of upcoming work, understand how the private sector can get more involved in financing rail improvements, and consistency in workloads to provide rail of the future.