Alstom’s automated Innovia monorail is on Bangkok’s MRT
Alstom's new Innovia monorail has been introduced to Bangkok's MRT Pink Line. The new trains will be able to take 470,000 passengers daily.
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Logistics UK names Tesco the Rail Business of the Year
Logistics UK have named Tesco as the the Rail Business of the Year, at its ceremony last week in Westminster, sponsored by Visku.
UK first as LNER puts BSL on departure screens
The first in the UK, LNER are trialling BSL on their departure screens, trying to make rail accessible for all passengers.
First Hydrogen fleet at the Siemens Wildenrath test centre
Siemens Mobility have unveiled their first hydrogen fleet, which is undergoing final testing in the Siemens Wildenrath test centre.
Smile for the Camera! Network Rail’s nature shots
Network Rail's land is home to much nature. Recently, cameras have picked up activity from nature, including a family of dormice.
Telent contracted for key network upgrades on West Coast Mainline
Telent have been contracted to complete upgrade works on the West Coast Mainline, as part of the telecommunications transition.
Driving Home for Christmas? Planet Mark says try the train
For those who are considering driving home for Christmas, recent studies by Planet Mark, show taking the train is much more eco-friendly.
Procurements for Rail Baltica infrastructure announced in Lithuania
Procurements for Rail Baltica's infrastructure projects have been announced in Lithuania. Design work is expected to begin in 2024.
Amtrak and Midwest partners celebrate federal grants for CHIP
A new federal grant has been awarded to Amtrak and their Midwest partners, to create a new Chicago Transportation Hub (CHIP).
Tony Blackburn voices Brent Cross West station opening
National treasure Tony Blackburn is lending his voice to Brent Cross West station's opening on Thameslink services.
HS2’s £1bn boost for British businesses
The construction of HS2 will inject a billion dollar boost into British businesses, as their procurement process for next year begins.
Hitachi Rail pioneers world first Social Product Declaration
Hitachi Rail have pioneered a world first Social Product Declaration (SDP) by tracking the social and ethical impact of their trains.
Rail Baltica has starring role in COP28 discussions
Rail Baltica had a starring role in the discussions held at the COP28 this week, in relation to trans-European sustainability efforts.
Three new battery-only Revolution Very Light Rail vehicles
Eversholt Rail are funding three new Revolution Very Light Rail vehicles for passenger trials and operation, manufactured by TDI in the UK.
Director at Virgin Trains Ticketing reacts to train fare changes
Mark Plowright, the Director at Virgin Trains Ticketing has issued a comment on the recent train fare changes being introduced this week.