Go-Ahead Germany orders 56 regional trains from Siemens Mobility
All of the trains ordered are designed to meet the projected increasing traffic demand across the Augsburg rail networks.
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Political pressure on competition policy could undermine the single EU rail market
If the single EU rail market is to become a global reference, competition policy must be enforced through law and not political pressure.
2018 was a record year for RegioJet, with nearly 10 million passengers carried
Further refurbishments, with an investment of over €40 million, will occur over the next three years as RegioJet continues to enhance its offering.
Japan’s high-speed rail experts travel to Birmingham to learn about HS2
HS2 Ltd welcomed experts from Central Japan Railway (CJR) – the company that pioneered the iconic Shinkansen ‘bullet train’ – to hear how the UK’s new high-speed railway is being delivered.
ORR publishes annual report on rail funding and expenditure data
During 2017-18, operators saw their costs increase for staff (0.9 per cent), rolling stock (5.5 per cent) and other operating costs such as access charges (1.4 per cent).
Fire used to melt ice on Chicago train tracks during polar vortex
On the commuter rail tracks in Chicago, fire is being used against ice to keep trains rolling as a polar vortex causes temperatures to drop to as low as -46C across the Midwest U.S.
UK Rail Minister announces huge funding boost to cut carbon footprint of rail
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.
Colas Rail awarded rail grinding contract by Network Rail
Operating and maintaining six rail grinding machines, Colas Rail will deliver almost 1,400 operational shifts a year, in a 24/7 operation.
Preferred bidders for next generation of rail system contracts in UK are announced
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.
Heathrow Express rated as best UK rail operator by passengers
The Heathrow Express service received the best-in-UK rating for overall satisfaction, punctuality/reliability and speed.
SEGRO to operate flagship Rail Freight Interchange in East Midlands
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.
UK rail passenger satisfaction receives lowest rating in a decade
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.
Nexus Alpha integrates push notifications into existing TOC apps
The focus for train operating companies (TOCs) customer apps has traditionally been ticket sales, but why do they stop there?
World’s first hydrogen fuel cell train tours across Germany
Presenting the ready-to-use hydrogen technology in six federal states, Alstom will demonstrate an emission-free alternative for non-electrified lines.
CAREC countries receive grant to develop regional railway networks
An improved railway network will enhance access to regional and international markets and help increase economic growth and social welfare.
