HS2 work trials boost employment
HS2 and BBV are using work trials to help people who have been out of work to start a career in the transport infrastructure sector.
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Northern unveil new train simulators that will help develop future train crews
Northern’s new multi-million-pound train simulators will provide driver, conductor and other rail apprentices with a full working cab environment.
Network Rail secure planning permission for Leven station
Network Rail have secured planning permission for the construction of Leven station which is part of the £116 million Levenmouth Rail Link project.
RSSB develops British rail industry zero waste metrics
The RSSB has developed a suite of metrics to help Great Britain's rail industry measure performance across the circular economy, waste and resource management.
Siemens Mobility to deliver Mireo regional trains for Baden-Württemberg
Siemens Mobility will deliver 28 three-car Mireo regional trains with the latest DSD specifications for Baden-Württemberg, as part of the Digital Node Stuttgart pilot project of Digital Rail Germany.
ARA launches new strategy to increase women in rail
The Australasian Railway Association has released its three-year Women in Rail strategy aimed at increasing women in rail.
Alstom to supply 60 single-level coach cars to Connecticut Department of Transportation
Alstom and CTDOT have confirmed an order for 60 single-level coach cars valued at approximately €285 million.
Škoda Group and Titagarh Firema win contract for Italian night line coaches
Škoda Group and Titagarh Firema have been awarded a contract for the production of up to 370 new railway coaches for Italian night lines.
Northern offering live train via new WhatsApp service
Northern are simplifying the process of getting live train information on the go with a new train information chatbot via WhatsApp.
Amtrak survey depicts overwhelming support for passenger rail
A newly released Amtrak poll has highlighted the strong support among American voters for continued investment in passenger rail.
Tunnelling progress as HS2 machines reach Little Missenden
HS2 have confirmed that two giant tunnelling machines are 75% of the way through the 10 mile long Chiltern tunnel.
Hitachi Rail’s groundbreaking smart digital transport app enters service in Genoa
Hitachi Rail’s world-first digital transport app enters full commercial service to connect Genoa’s entire public transport infrastructure.
Urgent Warwick station upgrade redesign begins after unexpected discovery
Warwick station’s multi-million-pound accessibility upgrades are being urgently redesigned after an unexpected discovery.
Video: Northern offer first glimpse of new Northumberland Line
Northern have released new train dashcam footage which has given a glimpse into what the new Northumberland line will look like.
Network Rail to trial air purifying devices at Birmingham New Street
Network Rail are to trial pioneering new purification devices at Birmingham New Street to see how much they improve the air quality for passengers.