Next phase of testing begins for Scotland’s new trains
Passengers in Scotland are a step closer to the arrival of new ScotRail Alliance trains, as the next phase of testing begins in Germany.
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Latvia signs a 12-year loan agreement for the modernisation of locomotives
The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and the Latvian state-owned railway infrastructure manager, VAS Latvijas Dzelzceļš, have signed a new 12-year loan agreement, totalling €22.8 million, for the modernisation of locomotives.
Ohio becomes the first state in the US to have its safety programme certified by the FTA
By federal law in the US, all states where rail transit systems operate must have a Federal Transit Administration (FTA)-certified State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program by 15 April 2019 and Ohio has become the first state to do so.
Time-lapse video of Waterloo upgrade
Though taking a little longer than expected, Network Rail has fully reopened Waterloo station after completing one of the largest and most complex upgrades in the station’s history. See here for a time-lapse video of the work that took place...
New passenger train service opens in the Sonoma-Marin area
The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) commuter rail line in the North Bay area of California has been officially opened.
New locomotives for Illinois and Wisconsin
New locomotives are now serving Amtrak customers in Illinois and Wisconsin, with the U.S.-built, Midwest-powered, Amtrak-maintained units to operate on state-sponsored services in the region.
London Midland changes its toilet signage for those with ‘invisible’ conditions
Following a successful public campaign in the UK to support charity Crohn’s and Colitis UK (who joined forces with Takeda UK Ltd. to launch ‘Travel with IBD’), London Midland is changing the signage of its accessible toilets to reflect the ‘invisible nature’ of some health conditions.
SJ launches a new feature for its app
SJ, the Swedish travel partner that offers sustainable train travel, has launched a new feature for its app: Where Do I Stand On The Platform.
New Caledonian Sleeper carriages arrive in the Czech Republic
The first of the 75 new carriages for the iconic Caledonian Sleeper service have arrived at the Velim test centre in the Czech Republic to undergo several weeks of testing.
Amtrak searches for a Master Developer partnership for Philadelphia 30th Street Station
Amtrak has taken the next step toward a comprehensive redevelopment of Philadelphia 30th Street Station and adjacent properties with the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking a Master Developer partnership.
New signalling systems for Argentina
Alstom has signed a contract worth over €10 million for the renewal of signalling systems at four stations in Argentina.
Department for Transport aims to improve accessible transport
The Department for Transport has announced the release of the ‘draft accessibility action plan’ aimed at improving accessible public transport.
Arriva Trains Wales appoints new Managing Director
Arriva has announced that Tom Joyner has been appointed as Managing Director of Arriva Train Wales, which operates the Wales and Border franchise.
Eight-year rolling stock maintenance contract signed in Sweden
Alstom has signed an eight-year €135 million contract with Arriva for the maintenance of Skånetrafiken’s 99 Alstom Coradia Nordic regional trains.
First non-European Secretary-General appointed at the International Transport Forum
The International Transport Forum (ITF) has appointed Dr. Young Tae Kim as its new Secretary-General.
