Boost in services on UK East Coast route
The biggest boost to Saturday services in 25 years will happen this December on the UK’s East Coast route, as part of a £140 million investment by Virgin Trains.
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New 300,000 square metre rail maintenance depot opened in Milan
A new 300,000 square metre rail maintenance depot has been opened by Bombardier Transportation in Melzo, Italy in the Rail Hub Milano (RHM) logistics district.
Trainline adds new languages and websites
Trainline, the independent digital rail platform, has announced new digital initiatives that will allow customers around the world to purchase train tickets in their own language.
New report outlines the benefits of high-speed and intercity passenger rail projects in the US
A new report released by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) provides a framework for assessing the return on investment associated with high-speed and intercity passenger rail projects.
UK government to invest £80 million into smart rail ticketing
The UK government has set out details of its £80 million programme to introduce smart ticketing across England and Wales by the end of 2018.
West Yorkshire’s ‘game changing’ multi-operator smart ticketing app released
MCard, West Yorkshire’s multi-operator smartcard ticketing scheme, has released an android app that customers can use to buy and then load tickets.
Transport Secretary opens new rail academy
Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, has opened in a new rail academy in the North West of England, which is due to train 500 apprentices over the next five years.
New heads of Siemens Mobility Division appointed
Sabrina Soussan and Michael Peter have been appointed to succeed Jochen Eickholt as heads of Siemens' Mobility Division.
Industry first disruption dodging tool launches
Virgin Trains has launched a tool aimed at helping customers avoid rail disruption on their journey and get to their destination.
Greater Anglia launches on-board entertainment service with GoMedia
GoMedia is launching its infotainment services on Greater Anglia services.
Vectron MS now certified for operation in the Netherlands
The multisystem variant of the Vectron locomotive has received certification by the Dutch safety authority, ILT, for operating in the Netherlands.
Alstom presents Coradia Stream to NS and Trenitalia
Alstom has revealed its Coradia Stream trains to its first customers; NS, the Netherlands national railway operator and Trenitalia, the Italian railway company.
Northern transport gets further funding from government
The UK Government is allocating £400 million of extra funding for transport improvements across the Northern Powerhouse.
Freight trial service launched in Wolverhampton as part of development plans
Rail freight operator DB Cargo UK and steel and mining company ArcelorMittal has launched a trial service moving 1,300 tonnes of steel coil by rail to Wolverhampton.
Boston prepares for slippery rail tracks in autumn
Keolis Commuter Services (KCS), the MBTA’s partner that operates the commuter rail in Boston, is working to ensure that when leaves begin to fall in autumn, the railroad is prepared to reduce the impact of what is known as slippery rail.