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…
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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…
First new Class 195 Northern train heads for track testing
Northern continues its work to improve customer journeys across the north of England, reaching the track testing stage for the first time with the new trains…
Crossrail Chief Executive, Andrew Wolstenholme, to step down
Simon Wright will combine the roles of Programme Director and Chief Executive, ensuring the remaining phase of Crossrail’s work is completed accurately…
Renfe has received a UK pre-qualification passport
The PQQ passport allows Renfe to express an interest for any future franchise competition in the most competitive market in Europe…
Digital rail revolution in Germany with innovative interlocking technology
The installation of new digital interlockings marks the beginning of a new generation with intelligent field elements, reduced costs and high-quality safety standards…
MTR increases UK footprint with global revenue growth
With positive financial results from 2017 and many awards obtained, London Crossrail operator, MTR, continues to expand its UK operations…
HS2 donates funding of £450,000 for community project
The build of a new community woodland hub has been confirmed for Buckinghamshire with the contribution from HS2 government funding…
HS4Air: A new railway proposal revealed for South East England
A new railway route has been proposed by London firm Expedition, creating a high-speed railway version of the M25, connecting both Gatwick and Heathrow airports…
$450 million is being invested into Texas transportation infrastructure
Union Pacific Railroad has confirmed a private investment to improve and strengthen the transportation infrastructure in Texas; continuing to help reduce traffic on the highways…
US rail-crossing safety campaign costing $4.3 million is launched
The United States of America and Federal Railroad Administrator, Ronald Batory, have identified safety in the rail sector to be a consistent focus within their work…
New rail link forms part of Australian Government’s aerotropolis commitment
The Turnbull and Berejiklian governments and eight Western Sydney councils have recently agreed on this ‘landmark’ Western Sydney City Deal two years after it was first put forward…
