First electric train for Glasgow-Barrhead line
Network Rail have introduced the first electric test train to the Glasgow-Barrhead line. This is part of the larger electrification project.
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Network Rail begins £1.2m platform works at Giffnock station
Network Rail have begun a new £1.2 million platform work project at Giffnock station. It is also being extended, to improve signalling.
Rail Live! 2023 hits Madrid from 29th November
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Rail Live is Spain’s leading international railway focused exhibition and conference, bringing together operators, infrastructure managers, rolling stock manufacturers, researchers and suppliers seeking to promote rail both for people and goods.
New look Gatwick Airport station has opened to passengers
The new look Gatwick Airport station has opened to passengers today. Customers on the 5.48 Bedford to Brighton line were the first to see.
Amtrak Launches Procurement for Sawtooth Bridges Project
Amtrak has launched its procurement process for the Sawtooth Bridges replacement project, in order to improve the Northeastern Corridor.
Alstom delivers the 40th Flexity light rail vehicle to Gothenburg
Alstom have successfully delivered the fortieth Flexity light rail vehicle to Gothenburg, in Sweden, generating efficiency on the network.
Union Pacific honour companies with first sustainability award
The American railway company, Union Pacific, has honoured twelve companies with its first ever sustainability partner award.
Network Rail chairman named New Londoner of the Year 2023
Network Rail's chairman, Peter Hendy , Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, has been named New Londoner of the Year, 2023.
GBRTT: Sustained growth in the leisure market
Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) have reported sustained levels of growth in the leisure market.
Government joins with Liverpool to transform city’s rail network
The Government have joined forces with Liverpool mayor to transform the rail network, as part of the Network North scheme.
PJM complete the measurement approval of ÖBB Nightjets
PJM completed the aerodynamic measurements of the new ÖBB Nightjets, which will be in service in Germany and Austria from December.
Rail Europe unveils streamlined tech solutions
The company Rail Europe have unveiled new streamlined tech solutions, including the innovative RailFlash at WTM London.
Rail Europe announces partnership with Fairlyne at WTM London
The two companies, Rail Europe and Fairlyne, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at WTM London.
Department for Transport announce Bradford station plans
The Government's Department for Transport have laid out the plans for the proposed new Bradford station, as part of the Network North scheme.
‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ – GCRE’s construction mindset
GCRE's Chief Executive Simon Jones has detailed how the construction of the new testing centre has a 'reduce, reuse, recycle' mindset.