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.
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Go-Ahead will now operate four rail networks in Germany
With the contract awarded for the ‘E-Netz Allgau’ routes, the Go-Ahead Group continues to successfully expand their presence in Germany.
To improve rail safety, Government of Canada invests $20.7 million
The Canadian rail system includes over 40,000km of track and to ensure it operates safely, the government supports many improvement projects.
City of Peru’s freight operations in Illinois to be improved by state grant
A recent state grant will help fund a $4.4 million project in Peru, Illinois that is focused on making the rail line safer and more efficient.
Network Rail uses drones to improve safety on south western rail network
Evidence of illegal trespassing and unsafe infrastructure will be captured by the drones and the information sent to the relevant authorities for action.
Government of Victoria set to improve Shepparton and Seymour lines
Safer and reliable services will soon be available on the Shepparton and Seymour lines after upgrades to signalling, tracks and structures are complete.
Alstom and Italo sign a contract for five Pendolino EVO trains
The additional trains, added to the 25 Italo AGVs operating since 2012, will enable Italo to double its fleet and expand its network across Italy.
Aberdeen-Dyce rail enhancements near successful completion
More frequent services, offering more seats, will soon be operating across Scotland as a result of the government-funded rail improvements.
Southeastern completes £30 million revamp, benefitting 625,000 daily passengers
To improve passenger experience, comfort and cleanliness, Southeastern heavily invested in refurbishing 112 of their trains.
ScotRail launches pioneering smart mobile ticketing application
By digitising the ticketing process, ScotRail is working towards securing easy, convenient and enjoyable journeys for passengers.
Île-de-France Mobilités buys 36 extra Francilien trains from Bombardier
Passengers across Paris will benefit from modern trains with new features focused on increasing passenger comfort and safety.
Amtrak to improve Northeast Corridor with $370 million
Amtrak is working towards a smoother, more reliable service along the U.S. Northeast Corridor by investing in new equipment and station developments.
The European Commission’s Horizon 2020 statistics rank UITP in first place
UITP sees the top rank achieved in the official statistics as a sign of the internationally recognised role the association plays in the field of transport research and innovation.
Network Rail submits final proposals for East West Rail phase 2
For the first time in over 50 years, passengers could soon travel directly between Oxford and Bedford, and Milton Keynes and Aylesbury, as the East West Rail project moves a step forward.
SNCF orders 100 next-generation very high-speed trains from Alstom
The Avelia Horizon trains will provide SNCF with more carriage space, more seats for passengers and less required maintenance.