Report sets out 30 year strategy for rail network in the North
31 May 2011 | By Network Rail
The number of passengers using rail across the north of England is set to increase dramatically over the next 10-20 years...
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6,000 Arcontia contactless smart card readers to be used in Nautiz eTicket PRO PDAs for Dutch Railways
31 May 2011 | By Arcontia
ARCONTIA's embedded contactless smart card reader is to be used by Dutch Railways...
Alstom delivers its first 3rd generation Duplex TGV train set to SNCF
30 May 2011 | By Alstom
Alstom’s CEO Patrick Kron symbolically delivered to SNCF’s President Guillaume Pepy the first 3rd generation Duplex TGV train set...
Norwegian railway strengthens communications network
30 May 2011 | By Nokia Siemens Networks
Jernbaneverket, will soon benefit from improved communications across its railway network...
Alstom to supply and maintain a fleet of 20 New Pendolino trains for PKP Intercity
30 May 2011 | By Alstom
PKP Intercity, has awarded Alstom a contract worth €665 million to supply 20 high speed trains...
DB Schenker Rail operates first freight train over High Speed 1
27 May 2011 | By DB Schenker Rail
The introduction of regular European sized freight trains on High Speed 1 moved a significant step forward this morning following the successful operation during the early hours of Friday 27 May 2011 by DB Schenker Rail of the first freight train on the route...
Groupe Eurotunnel and STAR Capital Partners establish joint venture to develop an electricity interconnector
26 May 2011 | By Kreab Gavin Anderson
The interconnection of electricity networks is a priority in Europe...
Invensys Rail awarded Salisbury to Exeter signalling recontrol contract
25 May 2011 | By bcm public relations
Invensys Rail has been awarded a contract by Network Rail for the Salisbury to Exeter Signalling Recontrol programme...
Translink reveals record passenger numbers on local rail services
23 May 2011 | By Translink
Translink NI Railways revealed that a record-breaking number of passenger journeys were made on local rail services last year...
North West business leaders supporting Todmorden Curve
23 May 2011 | By Brandspankin’ Ltd
North West business leaders are coming out in support of the vital Todmorden Curve rail link...
Rolling stock sale complete
23 May 2011 | By METRO
Metro has welcomed the successful sale of rolling stock to the rail leasing company Porterbrook, which will release funding for local transport development schemes...
McNulty Rail Value for Money study final report published
20 May 2011 | By Nick Jackson
Further substantial growth in the rail industry can be achieved if costs and efficiency can be brought under control says study...
Appointment of President and CEO of Invensys Rail
19 May 2011 | By bcm public relations
Invensys Rail has announced that James Drummond will be leaving Invensys with Kevin Riddett succeeding him as President and CEO...
Leighton secures contracts in Asia and Australia worth EUR 568 million
19 May 2011 | By HOCHTIEF Aktiengesellschaft
Via its Group companies, HOCHTIEF subsidiary Leighton has secured new contracts worth approximately EUR 568 million
Virgin Rail Group welcomes West Coast franchise extension discussions
19 May 2011 | By Stagecoach Group plc
Virgin Rail Group is in discussions with the DfT regarding an extension to the current West Coast rail franchise agreement...