RATP Group appoints new President and Chief Executive
The President of the French Republic has appointed Ms Catherine Guillouard as President and Chief Executive of RATP Group.
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London Midland introduces bylaws to tackle anti-social behaviour
London Midland is taking steps to reduce anti-social behaviour on its trains by enforcing railway bylaws.
New Cambridge North station opened
Cambridge’s newest rail station is already helping to speed up journeys for commuters into and out of the city less than two months after opening.
Engineering works start for Waterloo’s largest upgrade
One of the most significant and complex engineering projects at Waterloo Station in the last century has begun, as ten of the station’s platforms will be shut for three-and-a-half weeks to make room for the work. See a timelapse video below of the work beginning…
Indian Railways’ freshly-painted locomotive revealed
GE Transportation has revealed Indian Railways’ first Evolution Series locomotive’s new paint scheme.
Deutsche Bahn signs framework for 100 locomotives
Siemens and DB Cargo AG have signed a framework agreement for the delivery of 100 locomotives for the Rhine-Alpine-Corridor.
Hyperloop One goes further and faster in its second phase of testing
As the only company to have built an operational Hyperloop system, Hyperloop One continues to make history with the successful completion of its second phase of testing.
Second stage of the $144 million Murray Basin Project in Victoria is underway
Works are underway on the second stage of the $440 million Murray Basin Rail Project, continuing the upgrade and the conversion of over 1,000 kilometres of track to standard gauge - providing better rail freight services and improved freight access to major ports.
Edinburgh to London in under 8 minutes
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Virgin Trains has released a speeded-up footage video showing the sights of a train journey from Edinburgh to London.
Amtrak and Lyft announce ridershare partnership
Amtrak, the US’s intercity rail service provider, and Lyft, the ridershare company, have announced they have partnered to help passengers get to where they’re going in a safe, comfortable and convenient way.
NEWAG signs contract for modernising locomotives for PKP LHS
A contract has been signed between PKP LHS and NEWAG S.A, for modernising 10 ST44 diesel locomotives.
KAHRAMAA implements first electricity substation for Q-Rail
Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation “KAHRAMAA” has generated the first electricity plant that serves Qatar Rail Company in the Ras Abu Fontas area to provide the Doha Metro Project with electricity.
Network Rail opens up for competition under new reforms
Network Rail has announced sweeping new reforms that will enable companies to become heavily involved in delivering railway investment projects.
U.S. proposes rule to streamline private sector involvement in public transport
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (U.S. DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced a proposal to facilitate public-private partnerships in public transportation.
Results released from KCS’s commuter services survey in Boston
Keolis Commuter Services (KCS), the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) partner that operates the commuter rail in Boston has released key findings from its spring passenger satisfaction survey.