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UK Rail Minister, Andrew Jones, has announced project funding of £1.75 million that looks into solar panels that directly power trains and a system that uses hydrogen and oxygen to produce steam to power engines.
Operating and maintaining six rail grinding machines, Colas Rail will deliver almost 1,400 operational shifts a year, in a 24/7 operation.
Network Rail have announced the preferred bidders to deliver what is required to make the rail system work, including track, points, overhead lines and signalling.
The Heathrow Express service received the best-in-UK rating for overall satisfaction, punctuality/reliability and speed.
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.
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.
The focus for train operating companies (TOCs) customer apps has traditionally been ticket sales, but why do they stop there?
Presenting the ready-to-use hydrogen technology in six federal states, Alstom will demonstrate an emission-free alternative for non-electrified lines.
An improved railway network will enhance access to regional and international markets and help increase economic growth and social welfare.
Apprenticeships are central to Network Rail’s skills development strategy and the company is a supporter of reforms to make them more flexible.
Various elements of railway infrastructure across the Baikal-Amur Mainline and Trans-Siberian Railways were modernised during 2018.
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 and Maritime Transport Ltd have announced plans to combine their expertise to help boost rail freight capacity and competition in the intermodal market.
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.
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.
