First refurbished long distance train for SWR enters passenger service
Passenger experience on South Western Railway will be greatly improved as a result of the £50 million Desiro interior upgrade programme.
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Wide-ranging proposals published to make the railway more accessible for all
The wide-ranging reforms to the Disabled People’s Protection Policy (DPPP) are designed to bring greater quality, consistency and reliability to assisted travel for disabled passengers.
CP consortium submits bid for high-speed rail project in Thailand
Linked with the Eastern Economic Corridor initiative, the project will reduce journey time between Bangkok and the corridor to nearly an hour.
Southeastern launches new initiatives to recruit more female train drivers
Across the entire rail industry, just 16 per cent of employees are female, but Southeastern has many new schemes to improve this statistic.
Andrew Jones is confirmed to be the new UK Rail Minister
Andrew chaired the Northern Electrification Taskforce, providing the Secretary of State for Transport with advice on the electrification of railways.
Ukraine Railways to acquire up to 6,500 new gondola-type railcars
Upgrading and modernising Ukraine’s freight railway fleet is a major contributor to strengthening the country’s regional and international integration.
CEN, CENELEC and UIC sign Cooperation Agreement
The main objective of the agreement is to maximise the use of available resources and avoid duplication of work; improving the cost effectiveness and competitiveness of rail.
UK Transport Minister quits over Brexit
Jo Johnson, UK Transport Minister, has quit his position over Brexit and calls for a new vote.
Akiem orders an additional 33 TRAXX locomotives from Bombardier
The order includes TRAXX AC3, DC3 and MS2 locomotives, which will offer Akiem’s customers enhanced flexibility and efficiency.
Green initiatives on the East Coast Main Line deemed a success
The sustainable efforts have helped Network Rail achieve a BREAAM excellent rating - the second highest rating given by the Building Research Establishment’s method of assessing, rating and certifying the sustainability of buildings.
Harris hawk employed to keep pigeons away at London Waterloo
Fewer pigeons in the station will improve customer experience, reduce mess in surrounding areas and decrease cleaning costs.
Rail Cargo Group consolidates intermodal freight network in Europe
New non-stop TransFER connections have strengthened the intermodal rail logistics offering, with shorter transit times making rail logistics more attractive.
Supersonic trains to be developed by Geely Holding and CASIC
The agreement will enable the two companies to together develop supersonic trains using Maglev technology and next-generation mobility technologies.
Hannover’s regional rail network to be operated by Transdev
The public transport operator strengthens its position in Germany by receiving the largest regional rail contract in the history of Transdev Germany.
Rail sector associations support the Graz Declaration’s ‘Green Deal’
Rail has a central role to play in providing climate-friendly transport and helping Europe meet its sustainability challenges, and remains the best solution for promoting safe, clean and green mobility.