Union Pacific invest $3.4 billion for safe operations and customer growth
American railroad operator Union Pacific are about to invest$3.4 billion for their safe operations, and customer growth.
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Passengers power equivalent of 7,500 homes annually by choosing Lumo
A recent report has found that customers who choose to travel on Lumo trains are making a sustainable decision.
Good News Friday: A weekly roundup of positive rail news!
Read below to find out more about the positive rail news that has happened this week and all the extra work rail people do.
RIA scoops three awards, including Trade Association of the Year
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) scooped three awards this week, including the prestigious Trade Association of the Year.
LTG Cargo has completed its first test run through Latvia to Estonia
LTG Cargo, part of LTG Group, has completed its first test run in Estonia, increasing the amount of journeys made to West Europe.
QTS Group announces new senior hires to bolster transport team
QTS Group have announced their new hires for their senior positions, both of whom will be working in their transport operations.
New construction contracts signed for the Rail Baltica mainline in Estonia
Rail Baltica have recently signed contracts, for their construction in Estonia, with Verston OÜ and Järelpinge Inseneribüroo OÜ.
Caledonian Sleeper opens exclusive Guest Lounge at London Euston Station
Caledonian sleeper have opened an exclusive Guest Lounge at London Euston Station, for passengers starting or concluding their journey.
Making the Kashmir Rail Link safe from disasters
Indian Railways (Northern branch) and Konkan Rail have implemented STS Global's aid to prioritise safety on the Kashmir Rail Link.
ORR authorises upgrades at Reading West station ahead of opening
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised upgrades at Reading West station, ahead of its opening to passengers.
COMMENT: Martijn Gilbert, Hull Trains and Lumo Managing Director, responds to George Bradshaw Address
Managing Director of Hull Trains and Lumo, both open access operators, Martijn Gilbert has responded to the George Bradshaw Address.
COMMENT: Virgin Trains Ticketing’s Mark Plowright reacts to Bradshaw Address
Director of Virgin Trains Ticketing, Mark Plowright, has issued his reaction to the Bradshaw Address and Westminster's promises.
Amtrak completes upgrades at Selma-Smithfield Union Depot
American rail company Amtrak have completed an upgrade at Selma-Smithfield Union Depot, as part of their infrastructure development scheme.
Porterbrook takes stake in Brodie Engineering
The UK's leading rolling stock financier and asset management company Porterbrook have agreed a deal with Brodie Engineering.
Ministers set out blueprint through Draft Rail Reform Bill
Ministers in the UK have set out a blueprint for the future of British rail, through the introduction of the Draft Rail Reform Bill.