Biden-Harris Administration Awards Amtrak $10 billion 7 November 2023 | By Emily Budgen The American railway company Amtrak have been awarded $10 billion by the Biden-Harris administration, to complete several NEC projects.
Track Renewal Between Guildford and Gatwick Airport 6 November 2023 | By Emily Budgen Track renewal works between Guildford and Gatwick Airport will take place over a seven day period from 11th November.
Network Rail Completes Plessey Viaduct Works 6 November 2023 | By Emily Budgen Network Rail have completed works on the Plessey Viaduct, meaning rail travel will return to normal timetabling.
AIRadio Uses Rajant Kinetic Mesh for IMM’S M8 Wi-Fi 6 November 2023 | By Emily Budgen AIRadio are using Rajant's Kinetic Mesh for Istanbul's M8 Metro Line wi-fi, which will provide better connection for streaming passengers.
RMT Opinion: 30 years of privatisation is a debacle 6 November 2023 | By Emily Budgen The rail union RMT have marked the 30th anniversary of the privatisation of the railways with a new report, arguing for public ownership.
Viritech appoints Phil Wild as CEO 3 November 2023 | By Emily Budgen Viritech has appointed a new CEO, Phil Wild, replacing the founder of the company, Timothy Lyons, who will remain as chair.
DB Starts Operations on India’s Regional Rapid Transit System 3 November 2023 | By Emily Budgen DB subsidiary, DB International Operations (DBIO), have started operations on India's first regional rapid transit system.
Amtrak Public Meeting to Be Held in Virginia 3 November 2023 | By Emily Budgen Amtrak have opened registration to attend a public meeting with their board of directors, reflecting on 2023, as well as planning ahead 2024.
Check Before You Travel: East Coast Mainline 3 November 2023 | By Emily Budgen Customers are urged to check before they travel on the East Coast Mainline today, using the National Rail Enquiries website or app.
Rail Forum Launches Rail Safety Brochure 1 November 2023 | By Emily Budgen Rail Forum has launched its new rail safety brochure, ahead of its hosting Rail Safety Week (RSW) in June 2024.
GB Railfreight Successfully Trials Brake Monitoring System 1 November 2023 | By Emily Budgen GB Railfreight have successfully trialled a new brake monitoring system, developed in collaboration with Icomera, DG8 and SENSEi.
Ticket Offices Will Remain Open 31 October 2023 | By Emily Budgen Ticket offices are now expected to remain open, after the consultation period regarding their closure has concluded.
CGI Heads Trial Hybrid/Cellular Delivery for Train Connectivity 31 October 2023 | By Emily Budgen CGI heads have have trialed seamless hybrid/cellular delivery for improved connectivity to trains, in order to overcome coverage gaps.
Hitachi Rail Cleared for €1660 million Thales GTS Acquisition 31 October 2023 | By Emily Budgen Hitachi Rail has secured clearance from the European Commission for the €1660 million acquisition of Thales GTS.
High Speed Rail Authority Completes Davis Avenue Overcrossing 31 October 2023 | By Emily Budgen California High Speed Rail Authority has completed the Davis Avenue Overcrossing in Central Valley, which is now open for traffic.
