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.
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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.
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.
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.
