Europe’s Rail launch Call for Expressions of Interest for new scientific advisory body
Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking want to establish a new Scientific Steering Group to advise on scientific priorities and provide independent analysis.
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Northern trials new supersonic-cryogenic leaf-busting technology
Northern have partnered with experts at the University of Sheffield to trial an innovative new rail head treatment technology.
NJDOT announces $27.8 million in Rail Freight Assistance Programme grants
NJDOT have announced the awarding of six Rail Freight Assistance Programme grants totalling more than $27.8 million.
Track closures announced to move Cross River Rail project forward
For 21 days in April 2023, rail track closures will be in place on South East Queensland's network to allow critical Cross River Rail works to be completed.
Major railway engineering works in Britain to take place over Easter
Network Rail will be carrying out major improvements across Britain’s rail network over Easter to ensure the railway is safe and reliable for passengers and freight in the future.
Northern complete digital train programme
Northern have celebrated the completion of the digital train programme, a three year project which aimed to improve on-board technology for customers.
RIA publish new paper outlining rail electrification benefits
RIA have published a new paper entitled Rail Electrification: The Facts which outlines the many benefits of rail electrification.
Images: Transport for Wales launch first hybrid train service on Borderlands Line
Transport for Wales have made railway history on the Borderlands Line with the launch of the first battery-hybrid trains in regular passenger service in Wales.
MnDOT selects nine freight rail projects to receive funding
Minnesota Department of Transportation have announced that nine freight rail projects will receive a total of $6.95 million in funding to improve freight rail services.
Alstom delivers 300th WAG12B electric locomotive to Indian Railways
Alstom has delivered 300 electric locomotives to Indian Railways, increasing the national transporter's ability to haul heavy freight trains at high speed.
Images: HS2 celebrate milestone TBM breakthrough in Warwickshire
HS2’s tunnelling team have celebrated as a 2,000-tonne tunnel boring machine completed its second bore of Long Itchington Wood Tunnel in Warwickshire.
VPRA issue RFQ for Long Bridge Project construction partners
The VPRA has issued a Request for Qualifications seeking construction partners for the north end of the Long Bridge Project.
New EIM interim President announced
The Board of EIM has confirmed the appointment of Dyan Crowther as interim President of EIM, succeeding former President Gorm Frimannslund.
RIA publish data and digital priorities report
The Railway Industry Association has published a new report covering the challenges and opportunities that data and digital technologies offer the rail industry.
TfW launch new South Wales Metro trains
Transport for Wales have launched the first of the brand-new South Wales Metro trains, signifying the start of a new Welsh transport era.