Quicker direct services from Bristol to London scheduled for 2019
A large signalling upgrade in Bristol will transform the area’s rail transportation system with two new tracks, more frequent trains and faster direct services to London…
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Mark Carne is retiring from Network Rail
Network Rail’s Chief Executive since 2014, Mark Carne, has announced his retirement from the company after years of commitment and hard work…
Introducing our new speakers
6 February 2018 | By
Martha Lawrence, Senior Railway Specialist Leader from World Bank joins us at International Rail Development.Day one sees Martha presenting a session on Financing future rail developments, focusing on how to secure funding for future projects.Find out more about our wide range of International speakers, and the sessions which they will…
Northern’s modernisation begins with completion of first new train
Northern’s rolling stock is being modernised and refurbished to provide customers with more frequent, more comfortable and more enjoyable services…
New approach to manufacturing locomotives at GE Transportation
GE Transportation reveal a new manufacturing process for locomotives which is expected to increase efficiency and improve competitiveness…
The station for Texas high-speed train is revealed
The bullet train project is expected to cause economic growth, new jobs and area development, with increased property values as a result of the new station…
£680,000 project is designed to transform the maintenance of rail vehicles
Experts are working on a ‘Smart Maintenance and the Rail Traveller Experience’ project (SMaRTE) with the target to improve rolling stock and increase the number of rail passengers…
Caltrain receives necessary funding for service improvements
Senate Bill 1, the state-wide transportation funding legislation, has provided significant funding to Caltrain, enabling their fleet to consist of new high-performance electric trains…
Benefits from Elizabeth line exceed predictions
The Elizabeth line is now expected to bring colossal benefits to the surrounding areas, including more jobs, new business hubs and increased property values…
Contractor chosen for the work on London Overground’s East London line
From 1 April 2018, Cleshar Contract Services Limited will begin the maintenance work on London Overground’s East London line…
Agreement signed to further develop the Mediterranean Corridor
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Croatian Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure and the railway infrastructure managers of Croatia and Spain…
Britain’s railway will see 7,000 new carriages by 2021
Figures released by the Rail Delivery Group reveal a boost in the number of new train carriages coming on track by 2021…
Nexus has officially begun the proceedings of buying a whole new fleet
The public body that owns the Tyne and Wear Metro is buying a new fleet to offer better reliability and improved comfort for passengers…
Almost $5 million raised to protect railways from cyber attacks
As railways adopt more automated, wireless and connected technologies, their most safety-critical assets have become exposed to new and more dangerous types of cyber-attacks…
San Francisco has received the first of 755 Bombardier rail cars
Bombardier Transportation will supply 775 new rail cars for the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) and the first one has just entered passenger service…