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Mark Thurston is the new CEO for HS2
17 February 2017 | By Rachael Harper
Mark Thurston has been announced as the new Chief Executive of High Speed 2 (HS2).
New regional trains ordered for the Rhine Valley network
17 February 2017 | By Rachael Harper
The mass transit arm of Deutsche Bahn has ordered 39 trainsets specifically for use on its Rhine Valley rail service.
Automated Border Control now at St Pancras
16 February 2017 | By Rachael Harper
State-of-the-art Automated Border Control (ABC) equipment has now been deployed at St Pancras International Station. This will not only make the immigration procedure smoother and quicker for passengers, but it will also increase security at the border.
New “formation flying” trains to make railway repairs faster and cheaper
15 February 2017 | By Rachael Harper
Network Rail will soon be trialling new "formation flying" engineering trains that will not only save the company £250,000 per week but passengers will also benefit from faster trains and less disruptions.
Trenitalia completes acquisition of c2c from National Express
13 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Trenitalia has completed acquisition of the c2c rail franchise from National Express Group assuming immediate responsibility for operations.
Demand for refund to passengers after research finds ticket machines are too confusing
10 February 2017 | By Rachael Harper
Recent research initiated by the Office of Road and Rail (ORR) has found that passengers buying train tickets from ticket machines often paid more than was necessary and some were even at risk of a penalty fare.
Russian Railways GTh1-002 main gas turbine locomotive enters service
10 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Russian Railways has delivered a GT1h-002 main gas turbine locomotive for operation on the Sverdlovsk railways route. The locomotive has been designed to drive trains with increased weight and length.
Network Rail Consulting expands North America operations by opening Canadian subsidiary
9 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Network Rail Consulting has expanded its operations in North America with the opening of a Canadian subsidiary headed by its new vice president.
CER appoints Crister Fritzson as Acting Chairman
8 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) have announced the appointment of Crister Fritzson as its Acting Chairman.
Coradia Liner trains enter service on Paris-Troyes-Belfort Intercity line
8 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
The first Alstom Coradia Liner V160 train has entered commercial service on the Paris-Troyes-Belfort Intercity line in France.
Bluetooth and biometric ticketing: industry sets out blueprint for Britain’s railway
7 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
The rail industry has gathered today to set out a blueprint on how technology can address challenges facing Britain’s railway.
CAF to supply maintenance locomotives for RATP operated regional railway
6 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Rolling stock manufacturer CAF has won a contract to supply maintenance locomotives to RATP for service on its regional railway network in the Paris metropolitan area.
Rail franchising model ‘no longer fit for purpose’ says Transport Committee
6 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
A new report published by the Transport Committee suggests there are serious shortcomings in the Department for Transport's capability and capacity to manage rail franchising in the UK.
ScotRail carries out overnight tests on new Class 385 fleet
3 February 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
ScotRail has begun overnight tests on its new Hitachi-built Class 385 fleet known as T2.