Savage Saudi Arabia equips Saudi Aramco and MWSPC with locomotives
The arrival of locomotives in Saudi Arabia demonstrates the country’s commitment to improving their rail network and creating more sustainable means of transport…
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Blackpool’s first ever electric train completes historic milestone
An electric train travelling into Blackpool for the first time illustrates how the development of the UK rail network is still ongoing and dedicated to producing sustainable transport options…
Amtrak’s entire Acela Express fleet receives interior upgrade
The Acela Express fleet, that travels along the Northeast Corridor (NEC) between Boston and Washington, D.C., is to be refreshed to improve the customer experience…
Albania’s new rail links receive significant funding from EBRD and EU
A new rail link, alongside the modernisation of the existing rail line, will ensure Albania can improve their transportation network; increasing the frequency of trains and reducing journey times…
New rail link to Heathrow Airport reaches final consultation stage
Members of the public are invited to submit their view for the final time on a western rail link to Heathrow Airport, helping to conclude the design of the proposal…
Downtown Bakersfield’s high-speed rail station has been approved
California High-Speed Rail Authority have worked with the City of Bakersfield to create a plan for the future, focused on improving the rail connections and developing Downtown Bakersfield…
Florida East Coast Railway has joined Blockchain in Transport Alliance
Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) receives another member, who will join BNSF, Union Pacific, Schneider FedEx and others…
Progress is being made on the new fleet for Hull Trains
The new fleet for Hull Trains will provide passengers with the benefits of the East Coast Main Line’s electrified track; an upgrade during a great period of modernisation on Britain’s railways...
Siemens will equip Hungarian railway line with ETCS
New signalling technology will be used in Hungary to ensure the railway network is as efficient, cost-effective and enjoyable as possible…
TfL’s Elizabeth line maintenance depot begins operations
As well as playing a key part in the running of the Elizabeth line, the new maintenance depot – partly powered by renewable energy – is essential in displaying TfL’s sustainability efforts…
Technological breakthrough to spread across UK rail network
Digital train control is already a reality on the Thameslink core through London Bridge and on Crossrail, and the distribution of the new technology has now been confirmed for the entire rail network…
MTR European Head of Property appointed to bring rail investment model to Europe
In the latest step towards bringing Rail plus Property to Europe, MTR Corporation has appointed a new European Head of Property…
Indian rail contracts worth $4 billion are awarded to Hill International
To increase their presence in the Indian infrastructure market, Hill International will work on doubling two lines within the Indian railway network…
Texas Bullet Train will be connected with Amtrak’s routes
The Texas Bullet Train will now provide a direct connection between Amtrak routes serving the two commercial hubs, helping to facilitate interstate train travel and enhancing the value of the project to travellers nationwide…
‘Root and branch reform’ for rail fares is on the table
Britain’s rail companies, from both the public and private sectors, are launching a public consultation to seek ‘root and branch reform’ of fares and ticketing regulation.
