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German train crash leaves ten dead and numerous injured

9 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

German train crash reports suggest ten passengers have been killed and numerous injured following a head-on collision between two passenger trains in the German state of Bavaria.

Professor Andrew McNaughton appointed Chairman of the UIC Intercity & High Speed Committee

5 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Following a call for candidates launched by the UIC management, Professor Andrew McNaughton, Technical Director of the HS2 Project (second high-speed line under project in the UK), has been appointed as the new Chairman of the UIC Intercity & High Speed Committee for the period 2016-2017.

The Hague Central station redevelopment complete

4 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The Hague Central station was officially opened on 01 February 2016 following completion of the station’s reconstruction programme.

Lokomotion orders Vectron multisystem locomotives

3 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Privately owned railway company Lokomotion GmbH has placed and order for eight Siemens Vectron multisystem locomotives for operation in Germany, Austria and Italy.

Rail industry leaders set out plans for nationwide smart ticketing

2 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The Rail Delivery Group has announced plans to develop new-style barcoded smart ticketing or ‘m-Tickets’ for rail travel across Britain which can be sent directly to passenger smartphones.

Survey reveals a rise in UK rail passenger satisfaction

27 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The latest National Rail Passenger Survey has revealed a rise in overall rail passenger satisfaction during 2015 but commuter rail services are holding the recovery back.

Lithuanian Railways to receive €68 million EIB funding

26 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed a €68 million loan in support of the modernisation of rail infrastructure and rolling stock in Lithuania.

Strukton Rail increases stake in Italian railway company CLF

26 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Strukton Rail has announced it is to expand its interest in the Italian railway company Costruzioni Linee Ferroviarie (CLF), increasing its share from 60 to 100 percent.