The first new trains in £500 million northern investment are unveiled
Northern rail passengers to benefit from state-of-the-art trains with new on-board features, more seats and quicker travel times.
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One in seven drivers dice with death at level crossings every day, research says
To help increase awareness of the dangers at level crossings, Network Rail is partnering with British Transport Police on a national safety campaign targeted at drivers.
Passenger assistance to be transformed across Britain’s rail network
A new smartphone app, currently being trialled by four train companies, will make it easier to book assistance at stations and receive a more consistent, reliable service.
To combat leaves on the line, specially designed trains will travel 120,000 miles
Network Rail’s fleet will cover a distance of more than four times around the earth to ensure the UK rail network remains safe during autumn.
Merseyrail’s new trains will feature free internet access – even in tunnels
The new technology will mean high-quality train CCTV is linked directly to the control centre, with wireless connectivity across the Merseyrail network.
Bombardier receives order as Siemens’ partner and supplier
In the expansion of Deutsche Bahn's ICE 4 fleet, Bombardier’s scope represents approximately one third of the project as a whole.
GE Transportation announces new locomotive order with Iowa Interstate Railroad
The new locomotives will be produced in early 2020 and used to transport grains, ethanol and metals across Iowa Interstate’s network between Chicago and Omaha.
Chicago rail will benefit from infrastructure grants of over $130 million
The C.R.E.A.T.E project will generate significant benefits for the movement of goods and people whilst improving safety for the local communities.
HyperloopTT’s first full-scale passenger hyperloop capsule aims for 2019 operation
HyperloopTT's first full-scale passenger capsule, built in Spain by Airtificial, will soon be transported to the company's Toulouse R&D facility for optimisation.
Bombardier’s joint venture will build 120 new Chinese high-speed train cars
The 120 CR400AF new high-speed cars will be delivered before the end of 2018; continuing the evolution of China’s rail network.
UK rail passengers will benefit from ‘one-click’ compensation
The automated claims systems, available via smartphones and smartcard registration, will make compensation claims easier for customers.
RIA’s Autumn Budget submission calls for further rolling stock R&D funding
The submission states that no R&D funding for rolling stock “will significantly reduce the ability of suppliers to take high risk leading edge development”.
New protection system improves depot safety
Zonegreen has deployed a new system that improves safety, protects working personnel and keeps operations running smoothly.
Network Rail’s IP Signalling team achieves industry first
Network Rail’s Infrastructure Projects (IP) Signalling team has achieved an industry first – recording the highest ever score in an internationally recognised project management assessment.
Network Rail’s heat-seeking helicopter helps to combat train delays
As part of an ongoing drive to improve train performance, Network Rail’s high-tech thermal imaging helicopter recently flew over Surrey to spot and stop potential railway infrastructure faults.