MD of ERTMS Users Group joins our Editorial Board
27 January 2016 | By Global Railway Review
Global Railway Review is pleased to announce that Michel Ruesen, Managing Director of the EEIG ERTMS Users Group, has joined our Editorial Board.
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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.
£40m Thameslink Programme railway cleaning facility opens
26 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A new £40 million railway cleaning facility has opened in Cricklewood, north London, as part of the government-sponsored Thameslink Programme.
Rolling stock contract signed for new Northern rail franchise
22 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Arriva have signed a contract with CAF to deliver rolling stock for the new Northern rail franchise due to commence 01 April 2016...
Proposals announced to improve rail travel across London and the south east
21 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Department for Transport (DfT) and Transport for London (TfL) have announced plans to improve regional rail travel across London and the south east.
Four shortlisted bidders announced for new NS intercity EMUs
20 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Netherlands Railways (NS) has named the four shortlisted bidders who will enter the final stage of the tender process to supply new intercity EMUs.
Railway station usage map shows disproportionate growth across the UK
20 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A new interactive railway station usage map launched by Campaign for Better Transport has revealed massive growth in passenger numbers in many areas but large regional disparities elsewhere.
Stagecoach appoints new Managing Director of UK Rail division
19 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Stagecoach Group has announced the appointment of Tim Shoveller as Managing Director of its UK Rail division.
Installation of a static train weighing system at Hitachi North Pole depot
14 January 2016 | By Weighwell Engineering Ltd
A static weighing system (PTW 500-VB2X) which can provide individual wheel weights across the total train has been installed at Hitachi Rail Europe’s new North Pole Depot...
Network Rail deploys winter fleet in preparation for cold snap
14 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
With temperatures expected to drop over the coming days and snow predicted in some parts of the UK, Network Rail prepares its orange army and winter fleet to reduce any resulting delays.
Alex Hynes appointed managing director for new Northern franchise
14 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, European Railway
Arriva has announced the appointment of Alex Hynes as managing director of Arriva Rail North Ltd which will operate the new Northern franchise.
Progress made on UK smart ticketing roll-out for bus and rail
12 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, European Railway
Transport Minister Andrew Jones marks three milestones to accelerate the introduction of smart ticketing across the UK’s bus and rail network.
Five bidders shortlisted for Merseyrail train procurement
12 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, European Railway
Five rolling stock manufacturers have been shortlisted by Merseytravel to enter the next stage of the tender process for new Merseyrail trains.
