New apps to help customers during disruption launched by Virgin
New apps increase communication and provide real-time information for both customers and employees to give up-to-date information about delays.
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More must be done to promote women in rail says MP
Chi Onwurah MP, has issued a rallying cry to the rail industry ahead of International Women in Engineering Day, stating that ‘more needs to be done to promote women in engineering and in rail more widely.’
KEP successfully tests P80 point machine with new turnout design
Field tests have seen KEP's P80 point machine complete 1,200 switches, while operating in extreme temperatures, without fault.
Czech rail experts visit HS2 Ltd on fact-finding mission
Members of the Czech Parliament, government and rail industry visited HS2 Ltd in preparation of the Czech Republic’s investment in its railways.
Zonegreen delivers depot safety in Doha
Rail depot specialist, Zonegreen, is ensuring staff working on one of the most prominent transports projects in the Middle East are among the safest in the world.
Mainline testing of UK’s first hydrogen train gets green light
HydroFLEX, the UK’s first hydrogen train, is to be tested on the mainline railway.
Deutsche Bahn sets out ‘strong rail’ strategy to meet growth targets
Deutsche Bahn has presented a new 10-point strategy which aims to double patronage and make a major contribution to meeting climate protection targets in Germany.
Passengers and freight are integral to the development of the railways
Network Rail's R&D programme of innovative projects aimed at transforming rail travel, highlights how passengers and freight must remain central to the developments.
Successful rollout of AutoHaul™ is celebrated by Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto has been celebrating the successful deployment of AutoHaul™, the world’s first automated heavy-haul long distance rail network.
Wi-Fi contract for Californian intercity trains awarded to Nomad Digital
The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) has selected Nomad Digital to install, test, operate and maintain a next-generation Wi-Fi network on-board Capitol Corridor trains operated by the CCJPA and their service partners.
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.
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.
