Testing times ahead for UK rail freight, warns FTA
Despite the growth of UK freight in 2018, the FTA has warned that the industry must still be cautious as to the future of growth as Brexit looms ever closer.
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ILCAD: Would you run the risk at a level crossing?
Today (6 June 2019) is International Level Crossing Awareness Day and this year, ILCAD is focused on professional drivers to remind them that stopping for the red lights at a level crossing can be the most important stop of the day.
Hitachi and Bombardier submit bid to build HS2 trains
Hitachi Rail and Bombardier have bid for the £2.75 billion HS2 contract to build at least 54 new trains.
Passengers call for Williams Review to prioritise fare reform
81 per cent of passengers think updates to the fares system should be prioritised by the Williams Review, according to an independent survey commissioned by the Rail Delivery Group.
GB Railfreight introduce three Class 66 locomotives to the UK rail network
GB Railfreight (GBRf) has announced three Class 66 locomotives are to be leased from Beacon Rail Leasing and introduced to the UK rail network from Sweden.
Network Rail achieves a 97 per cent diesel-free “Site of the Future”
The use of solar lighting and power generation has proven the viability of a sustainable ‘Site of the Future’ at a major rail renewal project at Llanwern, South Wales.
Virgin trains to be fully equipped with free Wi-Fi and entertainment
Free Wi-Fi will now be available on Virgin's Pendolino fleet with on-board entertainment available for customers through the entertainment service BEAM.
Cameras installed at level crossing to catch motorists breaking the law
Cameras across the north of England have been implemented at level crossings to catch those who endanger lives by breaking the law at the crossings.
GBRf celebrate launch of state-of-the-art simulators in Peterborough
New simulators at Peterborough training facility will train new recruits to see how they respond to real-life scenarios.
First 12-carriage Greater Anglia electric train arrives at Liverpool Street
The arrival is one of the 58 new trains which are part of the evolving electric fleet of Greater Anglia trains which will begin passenger service this year.
British freight companies call for a more connected railway
The British rail freight industry has called for a joined-up railway system to build upon the £1.7 billion of economic benefits that is already drives.
Traffic management partner needed for digital transformation programme
As part of the on-going East Coast Main Line (ECML) digital transformation programme, Network Rail is looking for a partner to work on the first inter-city development and deployment of modern in-cab signalling.
TPA release measures which could save the Crossrail 2 project £11 billion
The report suggests that there are separate, smaller projects which could deliver some of Crossrail 2's objectives at better value for money.
New regional Managing Directors announced at Network Rail
As part of a new 'passenger first' initiative at Network Rail, the new Managing Directors are hoped to drive the change throughout the company.
Rail industry in need of more digital skills and diversity
The Rail Minister, Andrew Jones, is calling for more digital skills and workforce diversity in the rail industry.