Great Western passengers set to benefit from railway transformation
1 March 2010 | By Network Rail
A high-level strategy predicts that millions of rail passengers will benefit from a major transformation on the railway in Great Western.
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Network Rail unveils strategy for East Midlands
26 February 2010 | By Network Rail
A plan to unlock capacity and reduce journey times on the main line from London to Sheffield has been unveiled by Network Rail.
Bombardier wins “Regio2N” tender from SNCF
26 February 2010 | By Bombardier
Bombardier Transportation has won a tender for new regional double-deck trains organised by the French Railways (SNCF) on behalf of the French Regions.
IndigoVision Secures French Eurotunnel Terminal
24 February 2010 | By IndigoVision
Eurotunnel's French passenger terminal has deployed a widely distributed IP Video solution from IndigoVision in a major CCTV upgrade.
FOGTEC RAIL Systems receives 9 orders from Stadler
23 February 2010 | By FOGTEC RAIL Systems
Stadler has placed nine orders to equip their trains with FOGTEC Rail Systems' active on board fire protection system.
Office of Rail Regulation to monitor transparency of rolling stock information
23 February 2010 | By Office of Rail Regulation (ORR)
The regulator will monitor new rules to ensure rolling stock leasing companies provide train operating companies with transparent information.
Precision satellite navigation will enable rail link construction
22 February 2010 | By Astrium
AXIO-NET wins major contract to enable the construction of a rail link between Germany and Denmark.
RAIL.ONE wins major order from Saudi Arabia
RAIL.ONE Group, successful international manufacturer of concrete sleepers and systems provider for railtrack infrastructure, has successfully bid for delivery of an additional 600,000 concrete sleepers for section CTW 400 of the North-South Line in Saudi Arabia.
£530m rail investment proposed for north England cities
17 February 2010 | By Network Rail
A £530m investment package to transform rail travel in the north of England through better stations and services has been unveiled by Network Rail.
FLIRT the first EMU in Poland to run 160 kph
16 February 2010 | By Stadler Polska
FLIRTs are the first electric multiple units in Poland to have been granted the permanent homologation to run at a speed of 160 kph.
60% consumers believe mobile tickets are more convenient and easier to use
16 February 2010 | By mBlox
UK survey highlights consumer demand for mobile tickets...
ERTMS gets tested in Wales
15 February 2010 | By Network Rail
A major Network Rail scheme to improve the Cambrian line with one of the world’s most advanced signalling technologies moves a step closer to completion.
Design approval for complex signalling systems keeps Thameslink on track
12 February 2010 | By Parsons Brinckerhoff
A critical stage has been reached on London's Thameslink project, with final design approval granted for the sophisticated signalling and control systems.
Network Rail renew platforms at Earlestown station
12 February 2010 | By Network Rail
Work is progressing well on a project valued at over £2m to rebuild platforms four and five at Earlestown station.
NEC Portugal to supply Cab Radios for the Saudi Arabia Railways
11 February 2010 | By NEC Portugal
NEC Portugal will supply Thales Portugal with GSM-R Cab Radios for installation in the new trains of the Saudi Arabia Railways.