Amtrak reaches milestone transforming long distance train service
American rail company Amtrak has reached a major milestone in transforming long distance train service with a multi-billion procurement.
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Rail Europe enables seat reservations for Eurail or Interrail passes
Rail Europe are now allowing seat reservations for customers holding Eurail or Interrail passes on customers' websites.
Plan for new Teesside Park railway station unveiled
New plans for Teesside Park station have been unveiled as well as a new bus interchange.
Honours List includes figures from the rail industry
The New Year Honours List was published last week in the Gazette and includes several figures from the railway industry.
Rail Delivery Group appoints David Brown as Chair
Rail Delivery Group have appointed David Brown, the Managing Director of Arriva Trains UK, as Chair of the board.
Major signalling upgrade on the West Coast main line
Network Rail have completed a series of signalling upgrades on the West Coast Main Line over four days in January.
Amtrak awards contracts for Susquehanna River Bridge Program
Amtrak has awarded three contracts for the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Program, including one to Flatiron/Herzog Joint Venture.
Scotland’s Railway completes £15 million engineering programme
Scotland's Railways have completed a huge £15 million engineering programme for upgrades across the festive period.
Union Pacific appoints John Tien to board of directors
Union Pacific have appointed veteran John Tien to their board of directors, after previously serving as deputy secretary for DHS.
Amtrak wants public ideas for Chicago Union Station improvements
Amtrak have released a survey for public ideas regarding the new improvements to their Chicago Union Station hub.
Meet Manchester’s material needs by rail – new report
A new report, published by the Mineral Products Association (MPA), has made the case for more freight rail into the Greater Manchester area.
Alstom win 900 million euro fleet contract in Victoria, Australia
Alstom have just won a 900 million euro contract to maintain VLocity and Classic fleet for the next decade in Victoria, Australia.
Rail Baltica announce tenders for railway construction in Estonia
Rail Baltica have recently announced tenders for construction of a new railway line in Estonia. Construction will begin in 2024.
GTR and Thomas Pocklington Trust join forces for rail accessibility
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and the Thomas Pocklington Trust have joined forces to make rail more accessible for VI passengers.
Siemens Mobility supplies 75 Mireo trains for Leipzig
Siemens Mobility has received an order for 75 regional trains, with a volume of approximately €500 million.