Network Rail launches tender exercise to appoint new legal advisers
To partner with the in-house legal team, to support corporate functions and devolved route businesses, Network Rail seeks four legal firms…
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Stadler agrees to service and maintain 69 trains for Arriva Netherlands
In the north of Holland, a fleet of WINK and GTW trains managed by Arriva Netherlands will be serviced and maintained by Stadler until 2035…
Alstom presents first electric freight locomotive for Azerbaijan
The first of 50 freight locomotives have been presented to Azerbaijan Railways by Alstom, demonstrating the country’s dedication to improve rail services…
The project to establish an Australian rail technology map progresses
Funding of $500,000 is being used to create a long-term plan focused on how technology will be used in the future of the Australian rail industry…
Paris Gare du Nord will be transformed, and its size tripled, by 2024
The Board of SNCF Mobilités met to negotiate an exclusive project with CEETRUS (Immochan) to support the transformation of Paris Gare du Nord…
NCTD Board approves purchase of new Charger locomotives
To serve on the Coaster commuter services in San Diego, SC-44 Charger diesel-electric locomotives have been approved to replace five vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life…
European railway CEOs gather to discuss the future of rail
Held in Vienna, Austria, chief executive officers from various European railways are meeting to ensure future employees will be trained to a high standard…
Western Australia rail network to receive digital radio systems from Huawei
A joint venture has been awarded the contract to build and maintain the digital radio systems that will operate across Perth’s rail network…
Network Rail makes significant changes to its Board
A new non-executive director and chief executive have been brought onto the Board at Network Rail, with retirements scheduled for later on in the year…
EIB loan secures inter-city electric multiple units for the Netherlands
Dutch national railroad company receives €450 million for InterCity Next Generation trains to operate on both the traditional and high-speed rail network…
OHL’s joint venture wins €134 million contract to develop new rail line in Spain
Spain’s rail network continues to progress with High Velocity Railway enhancements, the construction of new tunnels and route development…
Conceptual images of the transformed Glasgow Queen Street station revealed
By spring 2020, Scotland’s third busiest station will have more space, more light and a new concourse, whilst operating longer trains…
Melbourne begins Future Leaders Program to strengthen the future of Australasian rail
Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has initiated a programme for 37 young leaders to ensure they receive networking and project experience in the rail sector…
InnoTrans 2018 will offer copious services, in and around the event
Many different facilities at the event together provide visitors with information, meeting opportunities, product developments and online services…
OTIF’s François Davenne appointed new UIC Director General
At the UIC’s 92nd General Assembly in Madrid on 4 July 2018, François Davenne was appointed as the worldwide organisation of rail’s new Director General.