Virgin Trains leads in the new Rail Reputation Index
Virgin Trains has been named as the UK rail brand with the highest level of customer advocacy according to the Rail Reputation Index.
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New South Wales is to replace its entire regional rail fleet
Deputy Premier John Barilaro has announced the replacement of the entire regional train fleet and the construction of a brand new rail maintenance facility in regional NSW.
Campaigners call for a freeze on commuter rail fares
Campaigners are calling for a rail fares freeze as next year’s fares rise is announced.
Improvements carried out to the Newburyport/Rockport line in Boston
Keolis Commuter Services (KCS) and the MBTA have released a list of network improvement projects completed during the temporary shutdown of service between Salem and Newburyport/Rockport in Boston.
Online retailer, Amazon, adopts two London Midland stations
Two London Midland stations, Rugeley Town and Rugeley Trent Valley, have been adopted by online retailer Amazon.
Twin steel bands for the Ordsall Chord are lifted into place
The final eye-catching piece of the Ordsall Chord, which will improve connectivity across the north of England, has been lifted into position by Network Rail. See here for video…
Direct rail service from Vancouver to Detroit launched
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) has announced the launch of the most direct rail transportation service between Vancouver and Detroit.
New digital locomotive service hub opened in Delaware
Siemens is opening a new locomotive service facility in New Castle, Delaware that will operate as the company’s digital service, supply chain, and technical field training hub in the region.
GWR’s Intercity Express trains begin testing
Hitachi has begun testing the Class 802 fleet, with the first of Great Western Railway’s Intercity Express Trains for Devon and Cornwall carrying out test runs in Somerset, between Bruton and Cogload.
Smoother journeys for passengers as new track is installed in Suffolk
Rail journeys between Ipswich, Lowestoft and Felixstowe will now be smoother and more reliable following the installation of 15km of new track over a nine-day closure.
Department for Transport announces the winner of the West Midlands franchise
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that West Midlands Trains Ltd (a joint venture between Abellio, East Japan Railway Company and Mitsui & Co Ltd) is to run the West Midlands franchise.
Nexus appoints new Transport Strategy Director
Nexus, the public transport body for Tyne and Wear, has appointed Philip Meikle as Transport Strategy Director.
New images show the progress made to the Elizabeth line above ground
New images released by Crossrail highlight the construction progress that has been made above ground for the Elizabeth line.
DB Regio orders further multiple-unit regional trains
DB Regio AG has ordered 57 three-car Mireo trainsets from Siemens.
Midlands Connect predicts economic growth due to more trains and better HS2 connections
Midlands Connect has predicted that the development of a new Midlands Rail Hub would result in a £2 billion economic surge over the next 10 to 30 years.