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Belgian National Railways orders 1,362 double-deck train cars

21 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, European Railway

Belgian National Railways (SNCB-NMBS) has signed a contract with Bombardier and Alstom for the supply of 1,362 M7 double-deck train cars in an order worth €3.3 billion...

National Express confirmed as Nuremberg S-Bahn operator

16 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, European Railway

The public transport authority of Bavaria (BEG) has confirmed National Express will operate services on the Nuremberg S-Bahn following a legal conflict.

First test train operated by ETCS runs on Thameslink route

16 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

A test train has for the first time operated under control of the ETCS (European Train Control System) marking six years of development work by the Thameslink Programme.

London railway stations most heavily used in Britain

15 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Annual station usage data published by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) reveals London railway stations are the most heavily used in Britain.

India signs high speed rail agreement with Japan

14 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

India and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the proposed Mumbai – Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project commonly referred to as the Bullet Train project.

National Express begins rail operations in Germany

14 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

National Express has for the first time begun operating services in Germany on lines RE7 and RB48 of the Rhine Munster Express (RME).

Open level crossings barrier programme complete

14 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

A programme designed to fit more than 60 open level crossings with barriers is now complete, improving safety and reducing the risk of a road vehicle collision with a train.

South Yorkshire welcomes UK’s first Tram Train

11 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Transport Minister Andrew Jones has unveiled the UK’s first Tram Train due for service on South Yorkshire’s Supertram network between Sheffield and Rotherham.

Bombardier appoints new President of Transportation

10 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Bombardier Inc. has announced the appointment of Laurent Troger as President of Bombardier Transportation with immediate effect...

Government awards Northern and TransPennine Express rail franchises

9 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

In a measure to ensure the development of a Northern Powerhouse, the UK government has announced its intention to award Northern and TransPennine Express rail franchises to Arriva Rail North Ltd. and First Trans Pennine Express Ltd.