A new standards challenge process will be developed by RIA and TfL
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.
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DB Cargo UK enters partnership to help increase UK rail freight capacity
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.
TransContainer receives delivery of 60 flatcars on 25 tf bogies from UWC
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.
‘Noah’s Train’ stops in Berlin on its climate protection campaign route
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.
Corby station’s platform extension will benefit London-bound passengers
On Monday 4 February 2019, Network Rail will begin work to extend the platform at Corby station, part of a wider programme of enhancements on the Midland Main Line. The work will take place at the southern end of the platform so that passengers or station users will not be…
‘Guaranteed French Origin’ status for Francilien and OMNEO/Regio 2N trains
The Pro France association has awarded Bombardier Transportation the ‘Guaranteed French Origin’ label for its Francilien and BOMBARDIER OMNEO/Regio 2N trains, both of which are designed and produced at Bombardier’s Crespin site in Hauts-de-France.
Getlink’s momentum continues with ninth year of revenue growth
Eurostar recorded a sharp increase in traffic over the whole of 2018 and has set a new all-time record with 10.97 million passengers.
Freightliner plans new maintenance facility in Ipswich
Freightliner’s existing Ipswich site is already connected to the rail network and conveniently located near to the Port of Felixstowe.
New Caledonian Sleeper trains complete first test run to London Euston
As trial operations continue, a total of 16 carriages made the trip from Scotland to London – a significant milestone in the testing phase.
Porterbrook makes new digital trains a reality for Heathrow Express
This installation of ETCS will be the first time that digital signalling has been installed on an existing fleet of electric passenger trains.
Amtrak seeks new passenger equipment for Northeast Corridor service
The new trainsets will replace Amtrak’s fleet of 470 Amfleet I and ex-Metroliner railcars, which are over 40 and 50 years of age respectively.
GSM-R network implemented by Kapsch in Luxembourg is now operational
Kapsch CarrierCom has implemented its state-of-the art GSM-R-network on 271 track kilometres for Luxembourg’s national railway company CFL
Belarusian Railway orders a further 10 FLIRT trains from Stadler
The new vehicles will fit seamlessly into the existing fleet of the Belarusian Railway, which already includes 18 FLIRT trains.
Research shows commuters contribute £22.8 billion to UK economy each year
A new report surveyed 1,500 frequent commuters who own smartphones, investigating the frequency of, and the reasons behind, ‘on-the-move’ purchasing.
DB Cargo orders 100 multisystem locomotives from Siemens Mobility
The new locomotives will enable cross-border transport without the need to change locomotives; improving the passenger experience.