California High-Speed Rail Authority begins CP 4 construction
The California High-Speed Rail Authority and California Rail Builders are working with local union halls to utilise the workforce in Central Valley for Construction Package 4…
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HS2 and NPR will be catalyst to realise ambitions for Greater Manchester growth
Senior industry figures including senior politicians in Greater Manchester were joined by Northern Powerhouse Minister Jake Berry MP to learn the extent of plans for high-speed rail (HS2) and its role in regenerating the region.
Elizabeth line fares to be the same price as a similar Tube journey
Transport for London (TfL) have announced that Elizabeth line pay-as-you-go fares within Zones 1-6 will be the same as the fares on existing TfL services, ensuring affordable travel for millions of Londoners when the railway opens through central London in December 2018.
Brexit: Rail industry advised to plan for alternate realities
According to the RSSB, the rail industry needs to adopt a pragmatic approach to Brexit, given the uncertainty of the final destination.
ARA welcomes government agreements to Inland Rail project
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the Commonwealth and the Victorian Government’s Bilateral Agreement in relation to the Inland Rail project.
€500 million rail plan to transform Portugal’s maritime trade and export
A new €500 million rail project stretching across Iberia is set to transform Portuguese maritime trade and export, according to Blue Atlantic Industrial and Logistics Park.
Bombardier secures contract extension to maintain trains for London Overground
Bombardier Transportation has been awarded a seven year contract extension by TfL to service Electrostar trains operating on the London Overground network.
ORR continues its investigation of ticket vending machines with new market study
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today launched a market study into the supply of ticket vending machines and automatic ticket gates in a bid to enhance the value of the technology for rail companies and passengers.
Network Rail invites bids for large-scale infrastructure contracts for next ten years
The infrastructure company that owns, manages and develops Britain’s railway, has begun the process to let the next generation of track infrastructure contracts.
Solihull’s planned HS2 Interchange station receives generous funding
The potential hub would put the West Midlands at the heart of the HS2 network, not only boosting rail capacity and improving journeys, but also providing thousands of new jobs and homes in the surrounding area …
Infrastructure investments awarded to 41 projects in 43 U.S. states
Numerous grants have been awarded across the United States to infrastructure projects which will positively affect the nation, a region or a metropolitan area…
Great Northern and Southern are driving a change in the rail industry
Some 2018 trainee classes in Govia Thameslink Railway have a 50:50 gender split; a brilliant step in the right direction towards making the railway sector less male-dominated…
Most powerful all-electric ‘Make In India’ locomotive completed by Alstom
In line with the Government’s and Indian Railways’ target towards 100 per cent electrification the new locomotives will bring down operating costs and significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions…
Government confirms to improve Australia’s rail connections
The Government of the Commonwealth of Australia has agreed to focus on optimising the rail infrastructure across Australia, providing faster train services and a more enjoyable passenger experience…
Virgin Trains has employed a new People Executive Director to its board
Natasha Grice, with years of experience from various departments in Virgin Trains, will become the company’s new People Executive Director…