The shipment of Coradia Polyvalent regional trains to Senegal has begun
Alstom and its suppliers have mobilised more than 4,000 people for the manufacture of Coradia Polyvalent trains intended to Senegal.
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Survey of rail business leaders reveals damage of ‘boom and bust’ funding
Nearly all respondents (96 per cent) said the government must do more to smooth out peaks and troughs in rail spending in future.
Metrolink is gifted $91.2 million for rail safety improvements
With 82 per cent of Metrolink riders owning a car but choosing to travel by train, Metrolink directly reduces road congestion in the U.S.
Shift2Rail funds 19 projects under its Call for Proposals 2018
Overall, 185 participants will develop new solutions for railway systems under the 2018 Shift2Rail Call for Proposals, building on the initial Shift2Rail results.
Southeastern Motion heralds UK first in passenger entertainment
The first ever partnership between a UK transport operator and Amazon Prime Video will provide a variety of infotainment for rail passengers.
Stadler secures tailor-made contract in the High Tatras region, Slovakia
Both rail operation and passenger experience, in the smallest high-mountain region in the world, will be improved as a result of this contract.
£300,000 is available for organisations with automated designs for railway
UK organisations can apply for a share of up to £300,000 to develop new ways to plan railway infrastructure and meet passenger demand.
Piraeus Bank is to finance the development of Thriassio Transit Centre
Set to increase freight transport by rail, the centre will promote Greece as a major freight hub in the trans-European transport network.
High-speed rail alignment from Kern County to downtown Bakersfield is approved
This decision reflects the successful partnership between the Authority and regional partners; working towards bringing high-speed rail to Bakersfield.
Investment in bodycams reduces assaults on staff by more than half
Virgin Trains and British Transport Police are increasing employee safety by deploying 275 body cameras on frontline staff.
KeolisAmey successfully takes over operation of Wales and Borders
KeolisAmey has taken over as operator of rail services for Wales and Borders, replacing Arriva Trains Wales, which operated the franchise since 2003.
One step closer to a direct high-speed rail route between London and Bordeaux
It has been revealed that 20 per cent of passengers who flew from London to Bordeaux in 2017 would switch to a rail service if one was available.
The £140 million transformation of Liverpool Lime Street was completed on time
New platforms have been constructed, existing platforms extended and signalling systems upgraded; transforming Liverpool’s rail station.
A new Centre of Excellence in Toulouse is dedicated to rail electrical systems
The centre will make it possible to study the needs of passengers and operators in a pre-emptive way, while benefiting from a collaborative environment.
HS2 launches public consultations regarding the latest design proposals
Residents and businesses across the Phase 2b route are invited to view the latest designs and respond to the public consultations.
