Set to transform cross-border services, Azuma train debuts in Highlands
Virgin Azuma is expected to innovate cross-border services for five of Scotland’s cities, bringing comfort and luxury for travelling passengers…
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£2.5 million accessibility scheme at Carshalton station to go ahead
Rail passengers in Carshalton can expect easier journeys as Network Rail’s proposals for step-free access between the station entrances and platforms are approved…
Australasian Railway Association (ARA) welcomes Commonwealth commitment
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The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) welcomed the Commonwealth Government’s decision to deliver a $10 billion National Rail Program…
Northern and Arriva TrainCare display refurbishment of 150s
13 previously owned Class 150 trains will be introduced to the Northern network and be made ready for customers by the experts at Arriva TrainCare …
NJ Transit to improve their mechanical reliability and efficiency
Bombardier Transportation are to sell 17 ALP45 locomotives to NJ Transit, retiring some of their oldest vehicles…
Transformative modernisation of Long Island Rail Road approved
The $1.813 billion contract will improve LIRR infrastructure, eliminate street-level railroad crossings, improve bridges and add a third track to the LIRR Main Line…
East West Railway Company is launched
The East West Railway Company will oversee the restoration of the link between Oxford and Cambridge, nearly 50 years to the day since the old Varsity Line closed…
60 AVENTRA vehicles will improve the London commute
Bombardier’s new rolling stock and maintenance contracts for c2c franchise will see maintenance service teams ensure a more reliable service...
Deutsche Bahn now offers Berlin to Munich service in less than four hours
17 million people in Germany will benefit from shorter journey times, new direct services and better connections as Deutsche Bahn (DB) expects its market share on this route to double, reaching a figure of 40 per cent…
Amtrak celebrates five years of passenger rail services returning to Norfolk, Virginia
The waterfront city of Norfolk, Va has now had five years of returning Amtrak Northeast Regional services, increasing the ridership numbers for the area…
Siemens receive rolling stock design refurbishment from SNC-Lavalin
SNC-Lavalin, contracted to support Siemens, announces successful delivery of Class 444 and Class 450 rolling stock designs…
West Midlands Trains franchise to receive 333 BOMBARDIER AVENTRA vehicles
Bombardier wins rolling stock and maintenance contracts for the West Midlands Trains franchise in UK...
Jeannette Frett joins Network Rail Consulting North America as Chief Human Resources Officer
As Chief Human Resources Officer for Network Rail Consulting, North America, Jeannette Frett will lead the design and delivery of strategic human resources services, policies and programs.
Texas Central appoints new Chairman of the Board
As Texas Bullet Train moves forward, Temple-based business executive Drayton McLane Jr., with businesses in both Houston and Dallas, is named chairman…
West Midlands Councils bring in era of better trains and services
The management of the West Midlands network has been put into local hands. Consequently, more frequent services, better trains and extra seats are being implemented…