Network Rail working to promote women in engineering
On International Women in Engineering Day 2020, Network Rail has announced its new efforts to highlight the contributions of women to engineering and STEM.
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HS2 begins search for specialist telecommunications contractor
The winner of the £300 million contract will be responsible for HS2's telecommunication systems from design through to initial maintenance.
UK DfT awards funding for new tech to revolutionise rail travel
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT), in partnership with Innovate UK, has awarded 25 pioneering projects a share of £9.4 million to fund innovative projects that will make railways cleaner, greener and more passenger-friendly.
UK’s East Coast Main Line digital rail project gains £350 million investment
The new investment will contribute to the development and implementation of digital signalling on the East Coast Main Line.
Eurostar to introduce new technology to enable contactless journeys
A facial biometric corridor will be introduced at St. Pancras International that will enable a digital and contactless journey for Eurostar passengers.
GB Railfreight unveils new intermodal sidings at Peterborough
By introducing the new sidings, GB Railfreight gains much needed track capacity to help facilitate its growing intermodal services.
Greater Anglia continues testing of electric trains despite COVID-19
Taking advantage of the reduced traffic on the network as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Greater Anglia has continued testing of its new electric commuter trains.
DfT awards funding to development of UK’s first hydrogen-powered train
The £400,000 grant will see the University of Birmingham and Porterbrook develop the detailed final production design and testing of the HydroFLEX hydrogen train.
Xavier Champaud named as new Managing Director of Nomad Digital
Nomad Digital have announced that Xavier Champaud is to take up the role as its new Managing Director on 1 August 2020.
HS2 announces intentions to double investment into graduate recruitment
With the rail industry facing an ageing workforce, HS2 has committed to hiring and developing the skills of more graduates and apprentices in preparation for the future.
Hitachi Rail begins manufacturing of new East Coast Trains fleet
Hitachi Rail's Class 803 trains will be fully electric, resulting in zero-emission intercity travel between London and Edinburgh.
HS2 launches its Innovation Accelerator to drive new ideas to help deliver the project
HS2 Ltd has launched its new start-up ‘Innovation Accelerator' calling for entrepreneurial ideas that can help drive project efficiencies and create wider long-term economic benefits around the UK's new high-speed line project.
Network Rail opens new signalling training facilities in West Midlands
Whilst ensuring that the rail network will continue to operate safely in the future, the new training facilities are also a welcome support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Face coverings now mandatory when travelling by train in England
As of 15 June 2020, passengers travelling on trains across England are now required to wear face coverings in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Northern leaders call for commitment to post-COVID-19 rail operations
Leaders across the North of England have highlighted the importance of restoring passenger confidence in rail in order to ensure post-COVID-19 stability.