Q3 2018 highlights record sales revenues for Eurostar
Eurostar has witnessed a strong growth in passenger numbers, record sales revenues, increased business travel and higher U.S. passenger volumes in Q3 .
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Rail motorway between Calais and Orbassano is officially open
The service could save approximately 1.2 tonnes of CO2 per trailer per trip; a total saving of 37,200 tonnes of CO2 each year.
Design procurement for Rail Baltica main line through Riga enters second stage
The entire line is divided into 11 sections which will be contracted separately for the provision of detailed technical design.
Railway between London Paddington and the west to be improved with new funding
Reducing the likelihood of infrastructure failing should increase the reliability of the service, and improve safety on the network.
Over $1.3 million granted to improve Kentucky’s multimodal freight transportation
The funding will improve public safety and support movement of freight within 21 projects; affecting 17 crossings and four signals.
Škoda Transportation to replace old high-speed trains in Germany
The new units are equipped with a pressure-tight cabin that allows the passing of other trains in tunnels at high speeds, contributing to comfortable and undisturbed travel.
Operation of ICE 4 equipped with ETCS is approved in Germany
Deutsche Bahn has ordered a total of 137 ICE 4 trains, all equipped with ETCS, which will operate not only in Germany but across national borders.
Network Rail secures record £2 billion to better Surrey’s railway
The money will be spent between 2019-2024 across the route and represents more than a 20 per cent increase on the existing five-year budget.
New UK project seeks partners with solutions that will improve passenger journeys
Following recent market research, Network Rail and Transport Systems Catapult work together to source innovation solutions that could benefit the UK rail network.
London Underground’s Mark Wild to be new Crossrail Chief Executive
Transport for London (TfL) and Crossrail Ltd have announced that Mark Wild will join Crossrail Ltd as Chief Executive from Monday 19 November 2018, taking over from Simon Wright.
New Zealand Government invests in electric locomotives for KiwiRail
In 2016, KiwiRail decided to retire the entire fleet of electric locomotives due to lack of funding, however, the latest investment will help the company to continue operating the trains.
Goldschmidt Thermit Group acquires PLR, a company from Magdeburg
PLR is the sole supplier of ultrasonic and eddy current technology for inspection trains of the German railways (Deutsche Bahn AG).
Transport for Wales rail franchise launches new website
A new era of the railway has begun for the people of Wales & Borders.
Northern Powerhouse Rail is to receive £37 million of development funding
Part of the Autumn Budget has revealed funding that is specifically earmarked to help deliver transport infrastructure in the North of England.
Zonegreen assures worker safety at Willesden depot
Working at heights is always dangerous, however, Zonegreen has come up with a way to minimise the effects of a fall when working high-up.