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.
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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.
Virgin Trains is first TOC to be awarded with Social Mobility Employer status
The Social Mobility Pledge commits employers and businesses to play their part ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
New collaboration aims to develop the next generation of train drivers
The National College for High Speed Rail is the main apprenticeship provider, with DB Cargo UK providing the technical driver training.
Eurostar reports record revenues and passenger numbers in 2018
The year 2018 also marked the celebration of 25 years of Eurostar, with over 190 million passengers since services began in 1994.
Stadler to deliver 71 new vehicles for Wales & Borders
This major contract is for 36 three-car CITYLINK tram-trains and 35 FLIRT (Fast Light Intercity and Regional Train) units.
Projects focused on automated rail design win share of £300,000
Network Rail’s Whole System Modelling programme exists to improve the way that the UK's railway is modelled and simulated.
Economic benefits of a second daily train between Chicago and Twin Cities revealed
According to a report by the Rail Passengers Association, a second Amtrak train between Chicago and Minneapolis-Saint Paul would bring $25 million annually to the state of Minnesota and see approximately 90,000 people shift from car travel to passenger rail.
Two new, extended platforms open at Edinburgh Waverley
The platforms are the latest upgrade to be delivered at Scotland’s second-busiest station, with a longer platform 12 having entered service in December 2017.
Amtrak to match funding for Southwest Chief route improvements
In February 2019 the Congress passed and the President signed into law the FY2019 Appropriations Act, which included critical funding for Amtrak and intercity passenger rail.
Frauscher Sensor Technology joins the Delachaux Group
On 28 February 2019, the acquisition of the Frauscher Sensor Technology Group GmbH by the French Delachaux Group was closed. The Delachaux Group now holds the major share in the company, with the Frauscher Management Team holding the remaining shares.
Tunnel excavation is complete for Norway’s Follo Line Project
Tunnel boring machines have completed the drilling work for the high-speed rail project that will connect Oslo and Ski via twin 19.5km tunnels, the longest in Scandinavia.