Crossrail awards GBRf with maintenance contract
GB Railfreight (GBRf) – the third largest rail freight operator in the UK – has won the Crossrail Yellow Plant contract, agreeing a five-year deal with the potential for a three-year extension.
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SNCF Réseau launches innovation partnership to design next-gen signal interlockings
SNCF Réseau – the French Infrastructure Manager – has signalled the start of ARGOS, an innovation partnership involving Alstom, Ansaldo STS, Siemens and Thales, with the purpose of designing the next generation of signal interlockings.
Amtrak is exploring market offerings to replace current fleet
In a continued effort to modernise equipment and improve the experience for its customers, Amtrak is going to the marketplace to explore the availability of rail vehicles to eventually replace the existing Amfleet I.
New Rail Innovation Centre launched in Derby, UK
Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has launched its new purpose-built Rail Innovation Centre dedicated to research and development.
Testing of cutting-edge maintenance trains for Elizabeth line gets underway
Testing is underway in Europe on new state-of-the-art maintenance trains that will be used on the Elizabeth line to help keep it running for hundreds of thousands of Londoners and visitors. London will take delivery of the machines later this year.
Campaign to Electrify Britain’s Railway backs government rail infrastructure investment report
The Campaign to Electrify Britain's Railway (CEBR) – a pressure group lobbying for a rolling programme of rail electrification in the UK – has welcomed the Transport Committee’s Rail Infrastructure Investment report.
Northern’s first new 98 train arrives in the UK
The first of Northern’s new 98 trains has arrived in the UK.
ARA welcomes greater freight focus in Victoria
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the Victorian Liberal Nationals’ commitment of $1.5 million towards a feasibility study to assess options for a rail link to connect Webb Dock with the freight rail network.
UK Government supports projects to improve train journeys for disabled passengers
A series of innovative, high-tech schemes, including an augmented reality project to support people who use sign language on train journeys, will be developed after winning a government-funded competition.
Bane NOR seeks supplier involvement for first large contract in Drammen
Bane NOR , the state-owned Norwegian railway infrastructure company, has announced the prequalification for one of the main contracts on the large Drammen–Kobbervikdalen project.
Global Centre of Rail Excellence bound for Wales
Following the news last month that the Wales and Borders rail service contract has been awarded to KeolisAmey, Transport Secretary Ken Skates now reveals plans for a world-leading rail testing complex.
Network Rail prepares for ‘extreme’ UK hot weather
With soaring temperatures predicted in the UK this week, Network Rail has activated its ‘extreme weather action teams’ (EWATs) across the country to ensure passengers are kept safe and the railway keeps running as reliably as possible.
CN invests $40 million in rail infrastructure in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Continuing to invest in rail infrastructure, CN demonstrates a commitment to strengthening their network and improving customer experiences…
FDOT seeks private investment for Orlando-Tampa high-speed rail
This Request for Proposals (RFP) will provide an opportunity for the private sector to expand privately funded passenger rail service at no risk to Florida taxpayers.
HS2 launches plan for a ‘green corridor’ alongside the railway
As well as delivering a new high-speed route, HS2 will provide better wildlife habitats, a greener landscape and support for community projects…
