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Eurostar passenger numbers continue to grow over summer months
28 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Eurostar has reported a 2 percent year-on-year increase in passenger numbers in Q3 2015 with a record 1 million passengers carried during July 2015.
Public consultation for the new Crossrail 2 is launched
28 October 2015 | By Kate Douetil
A public consultation has been launched as the next step forward in the development of the new Crossrail 2, which could bring huge economic benefits across the UK. To help relieve the increasing pressure on London’s transport network, Crossrail 2 would serve central London through an underground tunnelled section, between…
Port of Calais Modalohr rail terminal inaugurated
27 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A new Modalohr rail terminal for the direct transfer of lorry freight semi-trailers has been established at the Port of Calais linking the region to Le Boulou on the Franco-Spanish border.
New Oxford to London rail link opens
26 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A new Oxford to London rail link has opened thanks to a £320 million investment by franchise operator Chiltern Railways and Network Rail.
EIB grants Renfe €600m loan for rolling stock and station modernisation
23 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Renfe Operadora has accepted a €600 million European Investment Bank (EIB) loan to finance the modernisation of train stations and procurement of rolling stock.
Rail passengers to benefit from train punctuality app
22 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
UK rail industry leaders have unveiled a train punctuality app designed to allow passengers to track train promptness and reliability.
Bombardier wins contract to provide locomotives for Israel Railways
21 October 2015 | By Kate Douetil
Rail technology leader, Bombardier Transportation, has signed a contract to provide 62 TRAXX AC locomotives for Israel Railways...
National Training Academy for Rail opens
20 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The £7 million National Training Academy for Rail (NTAR) has opened its doors delivering a cutting-edge facility for students to develop the skills necessary for a career in the rail industry.
Rhine-Ruhr Express operating contract announced
20 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Local authorities of North Rhine Westphalia have signed two contracts with National Express and Abellio for the operation of Rhine-Ruhr Express services until 2030.
National College for High Speed Rail begins next development step
20 October 2015 | By Kate Douetil
The National College for High Speed Rail in Doncaster hopes to begin the next development step, after Doncaster Council received the planning application for consideration.
Extended East Midlands Trains franchise marks start of £13m investment
19 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
East Midlands Trains has marked the start of an extended franchise to operate rail services between London, the East Midlands and northern England alongside a £13 million investment of improvements.
Over half of London rail passengers in favour of devolution to TfL
16 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The London Assembly Transport Committee has announced findings of its report on devolution of rail services.
Transport Secretary opens Thameslink Three Bridges depot
15 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin officially opened the Thameslink Three Bridges depot on the 15 October, paving the way for Thameslink Programme completion in 2018.
European rail industry discuss future leadership of global supply market
15 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
European rail industry leaders have met with stakeholders and EU decision makers to discuss maintaining Europe’s leadership of the global rail supply market.