FirstGroup and MTR order new trains for South Western rail franchise
20 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The new South Western franchise operators FirstGroup and MTR have signed an £895 million order for 90 new trains.
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Trafikverket hires new Regional Director of the north
19 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Trafikverket has hired Helena Eriksson as the new Director of Transport Administration of the northern region.
New Intercity Express Train arrives in the UK from Japan
19 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The first new Hitachi Intercity Express Train bound for GWR’s Devon and Cornwall route has now arrived in the UK from Japan.
Major step towards the electrification of the GO rail service in Ontario announced
16 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca announces commencement the GO Rail Network Electrification Transit Project Assessment Process.
Foundation stone laid for new final assembly hall in Germany
16 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Bombardier laid the foundation stone for a new final assembly hall in Germany that will set standards for Industry 4.0 production.
TfN Chief Executive steps down to join Arriva
15 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Current Chief Executive of TfN David Brown will be leaving the organisation in September to take up a new post at Arriva Rail North Ltd.
RZD passengers can now pay for tickets with Apple Pay
15 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The Russian Railways' official app, RZD Passengers for iOS, has now added the option to pay for tickets using Apple Pay technology.
Swedish-Spanish consortium awarded contract to expand the Southern Main Line
14 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The contract to construct four tracks between Flackarp and Arlöv has been awarded to JV NCC Sweden AB-Obrascón Huarte Lain, SA (OHL).
Celebrating the 175th anniversary of the first rail journey made by a monarch
14 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
HM The Queen marked the anniversary of the first rail journey made by a monarch, naming a new Intercity Express Train Queen Elizabeth II.
First Railserve Tier 4 Dual LEAF® gen-set locomotive put in service
13 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The first Railserve Tier 4 DUAL LEAF® gen-set locomotive has been placed in service and will significantly reduce emissions.
Iowa rail infrastructure to receive $68 million in investments
13 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Union Pacific is boosting safety and efficiency with an approximately $68 million infrastructure investment in Iowa in 2017.
Västtrafik vehicles to be refurbished in €9 million contract
13 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Train operator Västtrafik and Alstom have signed a €9 million contract for the revision and refurbishment of 18 X12 and X14 two-car vehicles.
First rail-less train unveiled in China
12 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The world's first rail-less train has been unveiled in Zhuzhou, central China's Hunan province by CRRC Zhuzhou Institute Co Ltd.
Go-Ahead awarded third rail network in Germany
12 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The Go-Ahead Group has been awarded Network 3A ‘Murrbahn’ routes in Germany - its third rail network in the country.
Alpha Trains receives Euro4000 locomotives
9 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Six new EURO4000 locomotives have been delivered by Stadler to Alpha Trains.