HS2 welcome planning approval for Aston Church Road Overbridge in Birmingham
HS2 has received Schedule 17 planning approval for an eco-friendly road bridge over the high-speed rail line north-east of Birmingham city centre.
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Images: Northern reveal £350k depot transformation
Northern have released before and after images of the £350,000 transformation of its Neville Hill depot in Leeds.
RIA responds to ORR’s consultation on Network Rail’s CP7 Business Plan
The Railway Industry Association have issued a response to the ORR’s consultation on Network Rail’s Business Plans for 2024-29.
Siemens Mobility win framework agreement tender to deliver trains for ÖBB
Siemens Mobility will deliver up to 540 single-deck electric multiple-unit trains for Austrian Federal Railways as part of a framework agreement.
DB set hiring record as 5,500 young people set to join
Deutsche Bahn have announced that approximately 5,500 young talent are set to start their professional lives at DB with official apprenticeships on 1 September.
Images: East Coast Digital Programme progressing with further upgrade work
The East Coast Digital Programme is one step closer due to recent digital upgrade work between Hertfordshire and Peterborough.
California High-Speed Rail Authority closer to buying first trainsets
California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Board of Directors have approved the release of a RFG for the United States’ first 220mph electrified high-speed trainsets.
Alstom inaugurate first bogie centre in Kazakhstan
Alstom have invested €15 million in the creation of its first bogie centre in Kazakhstan which will produce and maintain bogies for all types of railway vehicles throughout their entire lifecycle.
Network Rail and ProRail sign new deal
Network Rail and ProRail have signed a new MOU focusing on technological improvements such as automated inspection.
ARA urge more to consider apprenticeships in rail industry
ARA are trying to boost its workforce by urging school leavers to consider an apprenticeship in the rail industry.
ZAUGG AG EGGIWIL awarded the ECM 4 certificate
ZAUGG AG EGGIWIL now meets the strict criteria for being awarded the ECM maintenance certificate for function 4.
Network Rail planning major upgrade to railway viaduct in Newark
Network Rail have announced major upgrade work to the River Devon Viaduct in Newark in order to keep trains running reliably and safely for years to come.
Declan Collier reappointed as ORR Chair
The Office of Rail and Road have announced that Declan Collier is to be reappointed as ORR Chair for a further five-year term.
Škoda Group sign MOU with TATA AutoComp Systems to produce components for Indian railway
Škoda Group are partnering with TATA AutoComp Systems to strengthen their position in foreign markets and expand their presence outside Europe.
More Amtrak Airo trainsets ordered to meet surging demand
Amtrak have executed a contract option for 10 more Amtrak Airo trainsets, bring the overall total to 83 units.