6th Annual Rolling Stock Maintenance 2017
European rolling stock maintenance professionals are procuring new fleets and implementing condition-based maintenance technology to optimise train availability and reliability.
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Autumn 2017 Budget: Impact on rail
After the whirlwind has now settled on the UK’s 2017 Autumn Budget announcements, what decisions concern projects within the rail sector?
Brexit agreements must not overlook what’s best for the rail business community
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) has emphasised that Brexit must not undermine the ongoing development of the Single European Rail Area.
APTA names Paul Skoutelas as new President and CEO
The Board of Directors of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has selected Paul Skoutelas to serve as its new President and Chief Executive Officer effective 8 January 2018. Paul has been a highly successful and respected national leader in the public transportation industry for more than 40 years.
New report highlights the importance of developing rail for Australia’s future
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has launched a report which highlights the important contribution of rail to Australia in shaping the future of its cities and regions.
Trainline launches UK’s most advanced voice activated rail app
Trainline has launched a voice app built for the Google Assistant.
c2c is once again named as the UK’s most punctual operator
According to the latest punctuality figures published by Network Rail, Trenitalia UK-owned train operator c2c has returned to its position as the most punctual operator in Britain.
Three countries to be connected by the environmentally-friendly Avelia Pendolino
From December 2017, Alstom’s high-speed train – the Avelia Pendolino – will connect Germany, Italy and Switzerland when Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia and SBB introduce a timetable change and offer a new direct service.
California High-Speed Rail Authority awards ‘Early Train Operator’ contract
The Board of Directors of the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) have approved the awarding of a contract for ‘Early Train Operator’ services to DB Engineering & Consulting USA. The Early Train Operator will assist the Authority with planning, designing and implementing the nation’s first high-speed rail programme.
Amtrak sets ridership, revenue and earnings records for FY 2017
Amtrak has released figures that show record ridership, revenue and earnings for its Fiscal Year (FY), which ended 30 September 2017.
Egyptian National Railways awards signalling upgrade contract
Egyptian National Railways (ENR) has awarded Thales a 3-year contract to modernise its signalling and telecommunications systems and all works related to a 180km-long section of line.
UK Rail regulator calls for more consistent and reliable travel assistance
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today published research showing that many passengers using travel assistance are satisfied or very satisfied with the help they receive, but more must be done to improve the reliability, consistency and awareness of assistance available.
Eurostar celebrates 10 years at St Pancras International
Today marks the 10-year anniversary of Eurostar relocating to St Pancras International, with the improved station facilities and reduced journey times supporting passenger growth of 25 per cent from 8 to 10 million travellers a year1.
Passengers taking risks to catch their train
Too many passengers are willing to rush to take risks to get on and off trains while the doors are closing, according to rail safety body RSSB.
AAR reports October 2017 as strongest month for intermodal rail freight in history
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has recently released statistics for U.S. rail traffic for the week ending 28 October 2017, as well as volumes throughout October 2017, which shows it was the best month for intermodal rail traffic in history.