Mechan seals deal with Doncaster neighbour
Heavy lifting specialist, Mechan, might work across the world, but the Sheffield-based manufacturer had to look no further than South Yorkshire to secure its latest order.
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Swedish operator Stockholmstag develops model to predict and avoid rail delays
10 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Stockholm’s commuter train operator Stockholmstag has developed a model known as ‘The commuter prognosis’ that can predict delays up to two hours in the future. The operator has developed a mathematical algorithm that uses big data to visualise the entire commuter train system two hours into the future. The new…
UK Government commits to tackling overcrowding on trains
9 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Rail Minister Claire Perry has confirmed the Government’s commitment to tackling overcrowding on trains following the publication of the latest crowding statistics for 2014.
Poor ground conditions delay Farnworth Tunnel project
8 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Work on the Farnworth Tunnel project has been delayed until December 2015 due exceptionally poor ground conditions.
Borders Railway passenger service resumes after almost half a century
7 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Borders Railway, the first domestic line to be built in the UK in over 100 years, has welcomed passengers aboard regular services operating between Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders.
Hull Trains to invest £68 million on new high-speed trains
4 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Hull Trains announce a £68 million pound investment towards new high-speed trains improving connectivity to the capital.
Prime Minister opens Hitachi train manufacturing facility in the North East
3 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
UK train manufacturing has returned to the North East following the opening of Hitachi’s new £82 million facility in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.
Network Rail reveals ‘workshop on wheels’ for railway maintenance
3 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The first vehicle of a fleet of mobile maintenance trains (MMTs) has entered service to revolutionise Network Rail railway maintenance and repair work.
Russian Railways and UNIFE sign agreement on IRIS
2 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Russian Railways (RZD) and the association representing European Rail Industries UNIFE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Cooperation on the International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS).
Latest phase of London Bridge Thameslink Programme successfully delivered
2 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail reveals the latest phase of Thameslink Programme rebuilding work at London Bridge was successfully delivered during the bank holiday period.
Refurbished fleet unveiled for ScotRail services
1 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
ScotRail has revealed the first of 40 refurbished Class 158 trains as part of a £14 million modernisation project.
New £1.5million fund to regenerate railway station buildings
28 August 2015 | By Victoria White
ScotRail and Transport Scotland have launched a new £1.5m community fund to breathe new life into old and disused railway station premises...
Czech train operator RegioJet reports half-year profit of 7.5 million CZK
28 August 2015 | By Victoria White
Czech private "open-access“ train operator RegioJet has reported half year profits of 7.5 million CZK and a 31.5% increase in passengers...
New footage lets passengers explore Crossrail tunnels
28 August 2015 | By Victoria White
A new interactive video gives passengers a unique opportunity to explore Crossrail’s recently completed tunnels 40 metres below their feet...
Network Rail updates its transparency portal
26 August 2015 | By Victoria White
Network Rail has published new and updated information on its online transparency portal, including payments made for disruption...