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.
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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.
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.
