Grand Central named Britain’s best value train company for 5th year in a row
Grand Central Railway has been revealed as Britain’s best value long-distance train operator for the fifth year in a row by the National Rail Passenger Survey.
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RSG and RDG announce partnership to increase effectivity in the industry
The Rail Supply Group (RSG) and the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) announce the formation of a new partnership to better coordinate shared objectives and further strengthen the industry’s voice.
DfT announces plans for bi-mode trains in the north of England and Wales
Passengers in Wales, the midlands and the north of England will get 'faster and more comfortable journeys sooner' under new plans announced by the UK government.
Overhaul of PKP Intercity’s Pendolino trains begin
Alstom has started the operations of overhaul on the first of 20 Pendolino trains to have reached 1.2 million kilometres.
Top signalling technology Class 180 train delivered to Grand Central
Angel Trains Ltd has delivered the first UK Designated Body (DeBo) certified Class 180 train fitted with the new European Train Control System (ETCS) to Grand Central in readiness for the introduction of the digital signalling system on the East Coast Mainline.
Derby given the go ahead as upgrade dates confirmed
Dates for a major £200 million railway upgrade that will improve journeys to and through Derby station have been confirmed, with plans being implemented to keep Derby moving.
Dutch transport company awards train maintenance contract
The Dutch public transport company Syntus has awarded Stadler the contract for the maintenance of 16 Stadler FLIRT, prompting the company to invest in a new depot in Hengelo, Overijssel.
Alpenglow Rail acquires VIP Rail
Alpenglow Rail LLC, a Denver-based freight rail company focused on short line rail businesses and related transportation assets, has announced the completion of its acquisition of VIP Rail LLC.
Major milestone achieved for the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail project
The next stage of the transformational Inland Rail project between Brisbane and Melbourne is underway with the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Parkes to Narromine section released to the public.
Spanish manufacturer to build trains at new site in South Wales
Spanish rolling stock manufacturer Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) has announced that it is to start building trains at a new factory in South Wales.
Major step in the deployment of ETCS on the RFC North Sea – Mediterranean achieved
With the commissioning of the Bettembourg – Thionville – Uckange border section and the Mont Saint-Martin – Aubange – Rodange triangle, an important step in the deployment of ETCS on the Antwerp – Basel section of Rail Freight Corridor (RFC) North Sea - Mediterranean has been achieved.
New regional trains delivered to Denmark
Two years after the initial contract was signed, 13 Coradia Lint regional trains have been delivered to Nordjyske Jernbaner by Alstom.
New signalling solution for the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit Line 1
The fully-automated CITYFLO 650 rail control solution from Bombardier has entered service on the second phase of the new Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit Line 1.
Transport Secretary confirms HS2 routes
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has confirmed Britain’s high-speed rail lines to the north-west, East Midlands and Yorkshire.
Government reveals construct contract winners of HS2
The winners of the major construction contracts for Britain’s new railway have been announced, with the £6.6 billion contracts supporting 16,000 jobs across the country.