HS2 Ltd signs a construction partner for Euston station
A Mace/Dragados team will deliver a new landmark station that will be the London gateway to HS2, setting new standards for design, construction and operation.
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Etihad Rail launches package A of Stage Two to connect Ghuweifat and Ruwais
The contract announcement is a major milestone passed in the mission to create the UAE’s modern, sustainable and cost-efficient national railway.
London Waterloo issues staff with mobile technology to advise passengers
Britain’s busiest railway station puts passengers first with better, real-time travel advice and new uniforms for staff.
Celebrating three of the rail industry’s leading women in Wales
This year, International Women’s Day campaign theme is #BalanceforBetter and focuses on how we can help forge a more gender-balanced world.
Making Britain’s railway more commercially attractive
To encourage investment from the private sector and other organisations, Network Rail has implemented new initiatives to make it easier to do so.
Texas high-speed train recognised among top global infrastructure projects
The Texas high-speed train project has been named among the top global infrastructure projects by infrastructure advocacy group CG/LA in its 2019 Strategic 100 Global Infrastructure Report.
BLS Cargo strengthens its position in Europe with Crossrail acquisition
BLS Cargo has signed an agreement giving the company a 100 per cent shareholding in Belgian rail freight operator, Crossrail. This acquisition strengthens BLS Cargo’s position on the North–South freight corridor and access to the Belgian ports.
Galgus introduces itself to the railway industry at Rail Live!
For the first time ever, Galgus exhibited at the Rail Live! event and their booth hosted numerous meetings with important companies and professionals from the rail market.
EKE-Electronics Ltd. acquires software company specialised in predictive maintenance
Through this acquisition, EKE-Electronics expands its range of offerings to become a global supplier of remote condition monitoring systems for railway applications.
Transport body seeks views on freight challenges in South East England
Transport for the South East (TfSE) – a newly-established transport body – is asking for businesses to provide views on their freight and logistics challenges to help improve the region’s transport strategy and increase investment opportunities.
West Midlands Rail Executive appoints new Executive Director
Malcolm Holmes has been appointed Executive Director at West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) following the success of the interim period.
Northern’s major fleet refurbishment programme reaches halfway point
By launching its 123rd refurbished train into service, Northern – the second largest train operator in the UK – has now refurbished more than 50 per cent of its trains.
New trials in emissions technology could lead to cleaner trains in Britain
A partnership between Porterbrook, South Western Railway and Eminox Limited will trial emissions-reducing technology which could be rolled out to hundreds of diesel trains across the UK’s rail network.
Australasian and UK rail industries sign ground-breaking partnership
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the UK and Australasian rail trade bodies that will lead to greater co-operation and collaboration between the two industries.
Deutsche Bahn plans new digital production platform for its Long Distance division
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is aiming to make travel simpler and more convenient for its customers by stepping up its deployment of digital technologies in vehicle planning, preparation and maintenance.