Purple Transform appoints Michael Shannon as Chief Product Officer
The specialist AI developer Purple Transform have appointed Michael Shannon as their new Chief Product Officer.
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The Rail Academy becomes UK’s only independent ORR-registered Train Driver Training and Examination Centre
The Rail Academy is now the only independent ORR-registered Train Driver Training and Examination Centre in the UK.
RIA announces partnership with Rail Live – Bauer Media
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) have formed a partnership with Bauer Media for the upcoming Rail Live event.
Alstom delivers first C-Series train for Western Australia Railcar Programme
Alstom has successfully delivered its first C-Series train for the Western Australian Railcar Programme, with manufacturing in Perth.
Rail Baltica attends Connecting Europe Days 2024
The multinational rail infrastructure project, Rail Baltica, was represented at the Connecting Europe Days 2024 summit last week.
Network Rail partners with local steel developer for accessibility projects
Network Rail have partnered with a local steel company, M&S Engineering, to complete accessibility upgrades.
Amtrak releases its fourth annual diversity report
The American operator, Amtrak, has released its fourth annual diversity report, showing a greater diversity in their workforce.
Good News Friday: Your weekly roundup of positive rail news!
In this Good News Friday, read how Northern have continued their classical music, a new station partnership, and SVR's Italian car show.
CPKC Railways set to announce Q1 2024 earnings
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railways are set to release their announce their earnings for Quarter 1 2024 at the end of April.
RIA presents new strategy for delivering a lower cost, net zero railway
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) have presented a new strategy for delivering a lower cost, net zero railway by 2050.
Thales-VolkerRail consortium appointed to Network Rail’s £4bn Train Control Systems Framework
Thales-VolkerRail consortium have been appointed to Network Rail's £4 billion Train Control Systems Framework, revolutionising UK signalling.
Rail sector promotes sustainable travel for ERASMUS+ participants
The European rail sector is promoting sustainable travel for those participating in ERASMUS+, creating the Interrail Global Pass.
UIC launches the Sustainability Impact Awards 2024
The International Union of Railways (UIC) have launched their Sustainability Impact Awards, nominations and applications are now open.
CN update their weight restrictions for customers this spring
Canadian Railways (CN) have announced an update to their weight restrictions for customers after the spring thawing period.
Portuguese and UK railway industry bodies agree partnership
Portuguese and UK rail industry bodies have have agreed a partnership, reaffirming RIA's commitment to exporting trade links.