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SEGRO to operate flagship Rail Freight Interchange in East Midlands
The new rail freight terminal will be able to run up to 16 freight trains per day, with each tonne of freight transported by rail cutting carbon emissions by 76 per cent compared with road haulage.
UK rail passenger satisfaction receives lowest rating in a decade
In a recent survey, overall satisfaction with rail services was at 79 per cent, the lowest level since 2008, with 21 per cent of passengers not satisfied.
Nexus Alpha integrates push notifications into existing TOC apps
The focus for train operating companies (TOCs) customer apps has traditionally been ticket sales, but why do they stop there?
World’s first hydrogen fuel cell train tours across Germany
Presenting the ready-to-use hydrogen technology in six federal states, Alstom will demonstrate an emission-free alternative for non-electrified lines.
CAREC countries receive grant to develop regional railway networks
An improved railway network will enhance access to regional and international markets and help increase economic growth and social welfare.
Network Rail employs first head of apprenticeships to improve access to rail careers
Apprenticeships are central to Network Rail’s skills development strategy and the company is a supporter of reforms to make them more flexible.
Russian Railways invests over 47 billion rubles modernising infrastructure
Various elements of railway infrastructure across the Baikal-Amur Mainline and Trans-Siberian Railways were modernised during 2018.
A new standards challenge process will be developed by RIA and TfL
The aim of the process is to develop innovations in the industry, with the potential to reduce costs for the benefit of passengers, freight users and taxpayers.
DB Cargo UK enters partnership to help increase UK rail freight capacity
DB Cargo UK and Maritime Transport Ltd have announced plans to combine their expertise to help boost rail freight capacity and competition in the intermodal market.
TransContainer receives delivery of 60 flatcars on 25 tf bogies from UWC
Following the results of an open tender, United Wagon Company (UWC) has completed a contract for the delivery of 60 flatcars on bogies with enhanced axle load to Russia’s largest intermodal container operator, TransContainer. The cars are intended to carry heavyweight containers.
‘Noah’s Train’ stops in Berlin on its climate protection campaign route
As part of the Rail Freight Forward initiative to increase rail's share of total freight transport in Europe, the train’s journey demonstrates the commitment of European freight operating companies to improving climate protection.
Corby station’s platform extension will benefit London-bound passengers
On Monday 4 February 2019, Network Rail will begin work to extend the platform at Corby station, part of a wider programme of enhancements on the Midland Main Line. The work will take place at the southern end of the platform so that passengers or station users will not be…
‘Guaranteed French Origin’ status for Francilien and OMNEO/Regio 2N trains
The Pro France association has awarded Bombardier Transportation the ‘Guaranteed French Origin’ label for its Francilien and BOMBARDIER OMNEO/Regio 2N trains, both of which are designed and produced at Bombardier’s Crespin site in Hauts-de-France.
Getlink’s momentum continues with ninth year of revenue growth
Eurostar recorded a sharp increase in traffic over the whole of 2018 and has set a new all-time record with 10.97 million passengers.