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Birmingham New Street retail space doubles as completion nears
15 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail confirms a further 18 retailers ahead of Birmingham New Street station’s grand opening on Sunday 20 September 2015.
New USB charging device trialled on-board Hull Trains
15 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Hull Trains, operated by First, is trialling an industry-first on board USB charger for mobile devices without the need for customers to carry bulky three-pin plugs.
First rails arrive at Borough Viaduct for London Bridge Thameslink Programme
15 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The first rails and ballast have arrived at London Bridge for Borough Viaduct as part of the Thameslink Programme.
EIB to provide £1 billion investment for London transport network
14 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide a £1 billion investment for the London transport network in the form of a 35 year loan.
Swiss rail operator SOB opens tender for Voralpen Express rolling stock
14 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Südostbahn AG (SOB), the Swiss rail operator has announced the opening of tender to procure new rolling stock for the Voralpen Express and SOB regional rail services.
Newly created West Anglia Taskforce to champion rail improvements
11 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Mayor of London has welcomed the creation of the West Anglia Taskforce to support the case for vital rail improvements between the capital, Cambridge and Stansted.
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.
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.