European rail freight companies enhance ambitions to fight climate change
Rail Freight Forward is convinced that rail has a crucial role to play in building a more sustainable freight sector, that will help Europe realise its climate ambitions.
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Electric train passes through Bolton for the first time
This marks a milestone in the Great North Rail Project, the rail industry’s joint programme to transform train travel for customers through track and train upgrades.
European Parliament votes in favour of greening and digitalising transport
An efficient CEF will provide vital funding to rail and help to further increase its contribution to the EU’s 2030 climate targets.
BST wins second contract to build cars for China’s high-speed rail network
The pace of development in the Chinese high-speed rail market is demonstrated with this contract being the second in three months.
Siemens Canada to replace VIA Rail’s Québec-Windsor Corridor fleet
Starting in 2022, millions of VIA Rail passengers travelling in Canada’s busiest corridor will enjoy an era of brand new trains.
3D printing manufacturing solution tackles obsolescence in the rail industry
Angel Trains, ESG Rail and Stratasys have collaborated to work on the UK’s first 3D printing manufacturing solution.
Arriva retains Danish rail tender, increasing operations in Denmark by a third
Arriva has been operating rail services in Denmark for 15 years, with the Jutland contract currently constituting 13 per cent of the Danish rail network. The contract re-award marks the third consecutive time the Danish Ministry of Transport has chosen Arriva to run rail services in Jutland.
UK’s Crossrail project secures additional financing package
The government remains committed to the completion of the project, in a way that is fair to UK taxpayers, and enables London to bear the additional costs.
New Stadler trains for Liverpool City Region reach important stage
Next stage in production of Stadler trains for Liverpool City Region successfully completed as client, Merseytravel, approves bogies.
New partnership aims to enhance real-time passenger information
This new agreement confirms a collaboration for industry-leading, developed and real-time passenger information systems.
Busiest station in Britain retains its title for 15th year in a row
Waterloo is the busiest station in Britain for the 15th consecutive year, despite the total number of passenger entries and exits falling by five million to 94.4 million.
Israel Railway’s fleet to be equipped with ETCS Level 2 technology
ETCS Level 2 safely optimises line capacity by anticipating and adapting the speed of the trains through continuous train control and supervision via a radio-based signalling system.
New digital systems to transform Sydney’s rail network
The integration of digital systems on Sydney’s rail network is one step closer after NSW government sign a $16 million contract.
Translink signs £50 million contract with CAF for 21 new train carriages
The DfI has invested £50 million in new carriages to provide additional capacity, enhance passenger experience and encourage the switch to public transport.
Arriva begins new rail contract in southern Sweden
“Through the new contract, passengers will benefit from new trains, better connections and improved service information.”