Renfe awards CAF a contract for the supply of 29 Cercanías electric trains
Renfe have awarded CAF a contract to supply 29 electric multiple units, with the option to expand the supply with up to nine additional electric trains.
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HS1 Ltd appoints first-ever Strategy & Regulation Director
HS1 Ltd has appointed Mattias Bjornfors as its first-ever Strategy & Regulation Director.
Kontron awarded GSM-R contract for ETCS in Slovakia
Kontron Transportation has won the public procurement for the implementation of a new turnkey GSM-R infrastructure for ETCS Level 2 on the Varín-Košice- Čierna nad Tisou line.
Network Rail renewing track on the lines into London Victoria
As part of a wider London Victoria signalling upgrade programme, Network Rail are undertaking various renewal works at Streatham throughout April.
Images: Major railway upgrades in Stalybridge reach halfway point
The Transpennine Route Upgrade has reached the halfway point in Stalybridge, bringing passengers one step closer to fully electrified trains.
South Western Railway praised for workplace inclusivity
South Western Railway have been recognised for making progress in fostering an inclusive workplace and culture.
Network Rail to reinforce reliability in Norfolk and Suffolk
Network Rail are preparing for a package of works in Norfolk and Suffolk during spring 2023 to increase reliability on various lines.
Railtex 2023: Full steam ahead with an exciting programme
The rail industry will gather for Railtex 2023 at the NEC in Birmingham from 9 - 11 May 2023 to discuss key topics.
Great British Railways Transition Team publish first passenger journey analysis
GBRTT has shared its first passenger analysis to develop insights into the reasons people are taking the train and the wider implications for the industry.
DB Cargo UK conducts HVO emissions testing
DB Cargo UK has teamed with GTS and Toton TMD to test the impact of using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to power locomotives.
RIA sets out plan to grow rail exports and boost UK trade
The RIA has submitted a series of recommendations to the International Trade Select Committee Inquiry setting out how the UK can grow rail exports and boost trade.
CSX announce launch of new Carbon Calculator
CSX has announced the launch of an enhanced carbon emissions reduction calculator which will help companies reach their sustainability goals.
First South Wales Metro tram-train arrives at Taff’s Well depot
The first brand new South Wales Metro tram-train has arrived at the Transport for Wales’ new depot in Taff’s Well.
GTR to operate Class 717 fleet with in-cab digital signalling
GTR have received authorisation from the ORR to place its Class 717 fleet into passenger service with in-cab digital signalling.
IMAGES: HS2 reveals final design for the North Portal of the Chiltern Tunnel
HS2 has revealed the final design for the North Portal of the Chiltern Tunnel, the last of seven key design elements for the project’s longest tunnel.