Latvian Railway announces tender for Phase 1 of electrification project
The three-phase programme was announced by LDZ and the Latvian Ports Transport and Logistics Council in November 2016 and will entail an investment of €1.3 billion.
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Rail industry removes jargon to ensure customers pay the right fare
Customers have said that buying the right ticket can be confusing, so the rail industry will use clearer language to improve the system.
Network Rail’s plan to improve East Coast Main Line is approved
More services, new trains, reduced congestion and shorter journey times will be present on the rail network once Network Rail’s upgrades are complete.
Modern interiors of the new Acela Express fleet have been revealed
Amtrak is fitting their new fleet with modern Acela equipment, offering passengers contemporary accommodations and amenities.
Network Rail uses helicopters to improve the railway in the south
Inspecting the railway by air allows Network Rail to deliver improvements to performance, reliability and safety, without disrupting train services.
Railway Association of Canada reveals 2018 Safety Award winners
Creative, new and effective initiatives to enhance safety across the Canadian rail network have been awarded by the Railway Association of Canada.
Building of the East Coast’s new Azuma fleet has begun
The Japan-inspired fleet is expected to transform rail transportation on the East Coast main line, offering faster journeys and enhanced comfort.
Joint action plan announced to improve the quality and openness of UK rail data
The UK's Department for Transport (DfT) and the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) have published a Joint Rail Data Action Plan which aims to address technical barriers and make better use of rail data.
United Wagon Company is officially a supplier to Deutsche Bahn
Status as a Q2 supplier to Deutsche Bahn and the EN 15085 welding certificate create new opportunities for UWC in the European market.
InnoTrans 2018 – experience the future of mobility live
A total of 60 countries will be represented at the trade fair, including Bahrain, Belarus, Egypt, Malaysia, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.
Spanish Government agrees to open first European hyperloop development facility
With a collaboration with Virgin Hyperloop One, the new development facility will accelerate the progress and testing of hyperloop technology.
Bombardier to design VLocity train bogies for Victoria, Australia
Designing the bogies is in addition to Bombardier building the 87 ordered VLocity carriages, as part of the Government’s $848.5 million investment in regional rolling stock.
Network Rail Scotland launches one of their biggest recruitment drives ever
Scotland’s railway is undergoing a period of great enhancement and to ensure its success, the company is recruiting for over 200 jobs.
Rail industry’s customs proposal tackle post-Brexit congestion concerns
The rail industry plans to work with the government to prevent disruption to the over 2,000 intermodal trains transporting 1.22 million tonnes of freight per year after the UK leaves the European Union.
Virgin Trains customers to benefit from new partnership in the West Midlands
A new partnership demonstrates a commitment to promoting sustainable transportation options which can benefit both the passengers and the region.