Trans-Siberian Railway celebrates 100 years
7 October 2016 | By Russian Railways
The last stretch of the Trans-Siberian Railway—a bridge across the Amur River— opened on 05 October 1916 in Khabarovsk.
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Video: Rebuilding of London Bridge station moves into its final phase
6 October 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail has released time-lapse footage showing the progress of rebuilding work at London Bridge station over the course of a month.
3rd Global Track Maintenance and Asset Management Congress 2017
6 October 2016 | By LBCG
The only global conference on track maintenance & rail infrastructure asset management returns to Berlin...
Industry commits to closer engagement with third parties on sale of rail tickets
5 October 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has issued findings of its retail market review which looked at how rail tickets are sold to passengers in the UK.
Abellio completes largest privately-procured order for trains in the UK
5 October 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Abellio UK has finalised contracts with Stadler and Rock Rail to procure new trains for the recently awarded East Anglia rail franchise. The agreement completes the largest privately-procured order for trains in the UK.
EIB agrees £60m funding for new Abellio East Anglia operated trains
5 October 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced £60 million funding for the procurement of new trains for services in East Anglia, UK.
New survey provides insight into the impact of digital mobility in everyday life
4 October 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A survey of three thousand people carried out by operator Keolis in collaboration with Netexplo, gives new insight into digital mobility expectations in France.
Moldova to receive €50m EIB loan for railway modernisation
3 October 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The European Investment Bank has announced a €50 million loan for the modernisation of Moldova’s railway network and rolling stock.
Bombardier to provide fleet maintenance for California’s Metrolink
3 October 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) has awarded an eight-year maintenance service contract for the Metrolink commuter rail fleet to Bombardier Transportation.
Rail passengers to benefit from improved rights on delay compensation
1 October 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
From 01 October, rail passengers in the UK will benefit from improved rights on delay compensation following the introduction of the new National Rail Conditions of Travel which is in line with the Consumer Rights Act.
CrossCountry fleet maintenance contract extended until 2019
30 September 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Bombardier Transportation has been awarded a three year maintenance contract extension with Arriva CrossCountry Trains (XC).
Angel Trains to finance Abellio rolling stock for East Anglia rail franchise
30 September 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Angel Trains has announced it will finance the procurement of 665 new vehicles as part of Abellio’s winning East Anglia rail franchise.
Train crashes into Hoboken station New Jersey
29 September 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A train has reportedly ploughed into Hoboken station in the U.S. during morning rush hour on 29 September 2016.
Arriva to continue CrossCountry rail franchise
29 September 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Arriva will continue the CrossCountry rail franchise following a Direct Award by the Department for Transport (DfT).
TXM Projects delivers refurbishment project on Virgin Trains HST Fleet
28 September 2016 | By TXM Projects
TXM Projects has confirmed the successful delivery and support to the recently refurbished Virgin Trains HST Fleet.