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.
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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.
Government of Canada provides grants to reduce rail transport emissions
Clean growth is essential for Canada's transport system to ensure they meet their emission reduction targets and build resilience to a changing climate.
Civitta Estonia and Railistics will assess the feasibility of Pärnu terminal
A joint tenderer was selected out of four applicants by RB Rail to complete the feasibility study of a freight terminal in the Rail Baltica project.
CN Board appoints Jean-Jacques Ruest as President and CEO
Jean-Jacques Ruest joined CN in 1996 as Vice-President, Petroleum and Chemicals and since then has progressed throughout the company.
TransPennine Express’s bullet train inspired fleet is undergoing testing
Overall, TransPennine Express is introducing three fleets of new trains, altogether providing 13 million extra seats per year between major cities across England and Scotland.
Millions of pounds dedicated to improving accessibility for all passengers
The Inclusive Transport Strategy, backed by hundreds of million pounds, will help ensure passengers with reduced mobility can travel confidently and easily.
New Manchester Piccadilly Strategic Regeneration Framework approved
The 2018 Manchester Piccadilly Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) has been approved by the City Council following public consultation.
