Images: UK first as HS2 engineers begin assembling off-site manufactured viaduct
HS2 has begun assembling the UK’s first major railway viaduct to be entirely manufactured off-site, a major milestone for the project.
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Stadler award first contract in Lithuania
After more than 2,500 FLIRT trains have been sold worldwide, Stadler has now awarded the first FLIRT contract in Lithuania.
Thameslink fleet set for ETCS upgrade
Industry partners in the East Coast Digital Programme have signed a £32.7million contract to upgrade the Class 700 Thameslink fleet with the latest ETCS.
Ermewa establish partnership with LTG Cargo Polska
Ermewa have leased 40 container wagons to LTG Cargo as part of a new intermodal partnership.
Images: Severn Tunnel reopens as track upgrades completed
Network Rail have completed vital track upgrades in the Severn Tunnel after a ten-day period of work.
Siemens Mobility and SWEG open depot for battery-powered trains
Siemens Mobility have opened a modern depot which is expected to maintain the Siemens Mireo Plus B battery-powered trains.
Over 3,000 formerly unemployed supported into jobs on HS2
HS2 have confirmed that 3,221 people who were unemployed have now secured jobs on the project.
Australia’s new High Speed Rail Authority begins operation
Australia’s new High Speed Rail Authority will be responsible for overseeing the development of a high-speed rail network along the east coast of Australia.
Over 600 new CCTV cameras to be installed across Northern’s train stations
Northern are set to install 612 new CCTV cameras across its stations to provide even safer journeys for customers.
LTG Cargo begin regular trips on route between Lithuania and Poland
LTG Cargo is strengthening the Kaunas-Slawkow link between Lithuania to Poland with regular intermodal cargo transportation trips.
East West Rail commit to 10% net biodiversity gain target across whole project
East West Rail have already established 20 Ecological Compensation Sites across the first connection stage of the project.
Video: HS2 complete western portal of the Copthall Green Tunnel
HS2 have celebrated the completion of the western portal of the Copthall Green Tunnel, one of five green tunnels on the HS2 route.
ORR publish assessment of Network Rail’s plans over the next five years
ORR’s assessment of Network Rail’s plans focusses on the need for better train performances and prioritising spend on core assets.
Robel signs transport system deal with ARTC
The Australian Rail Track Corporation has ordered two ROREXS rail exchange systems from Robel Bahnbaumaschinen.
HS2 launch rail systems innovation competition
HS2 have launched a new innovation competition to increase ideas around the automation of key railway infrastructure installation.