Amtrak recognised for diversity excellence
As Amtrak continues to build its workforce in 2023, it has been recognised for diversity excellence by Forbes.
List view / Grid view
Rail News
Images: Brightline fully unveil new Orlando Station
Brightline has finally revealed its highly anticipated Orlando station at a ceremony with over 300 invited guests.
Global Centre of Rail Excellence issues tender for private investment
The successful bidder will take a majority stake in GCRE Limited and fund the innovation facility to completion.
Prof. Mazzucato confirmed to speak at the UITP Global Summit
Professor Mariana Mazzucato will take to the stage for the UITP Global Public Transport Summit as the 2023 keynote speaker.
CN, UP and GMXT announce new Mexico-US-Canada intermodal service
Canadian National Railway Company, Union Pacific Railroad and GMXT have announced the creation of the Falcon Premium intermodal service, a new best-in-class Mexico-US-Canada service.
Tri-Rail trains to get first makeover in over 20 years
The new look will give Tri-Rail trains a refreshed and modernised look and bring new life to the trains.
Network Rail complete Finsbury Park station work as part of Access for All scheme
Network Rail have finished upgrades which will give Finsbury Park station completely step-free access.
Southeastern takes in-house approach to maintain Class 465 fleet
The in-house maintenance approach to Southeastern's Networker overhaul project has enabled trains to go back into service quicker.
Will the orange ‘magstripe’ train tickets soon be extinct?
UK operator Northern says it will use five million fewer iconic, orange ‘magstripe’ train tickets this year, thanks to Northern customers’ continued switch to digital alternatives.
RIA seeks long overdue update to the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline
There has been no update to the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP) since it was published exactly three-and-a-half years ago.
GB Railfreight opens new health and wellbeing centres in London and Doncaster
The centres will offer preventative, convenient healthcare for all GB Railfreight employees, contributing to a safer, healthier and happier work environment.
Great Western Railway extends Class 802 maintenance contract
Hitachi Rail will maintain Great Western Railway's (GWR) West of England fleet of 36 Class 802 Intercity Express Trains until 2028 and bring millions of pounds in investment in the UK supply chain.
HS2’s Small Dean Viaduct given green light
A key 345m long HS2 viaduct which will take trains across the A413 and local rail lines south of Wendover has been given approval by Buckinghamshire Council.
TransPennine Express launches digital info screen at Lockerbie station
Train operator, TransPennine Express, is using digital technology to give customers an improved journey experience.
Revolutionising wheelchair boarding: Simplify Engineering’s fully automatic PRM lift
Simplify Engineering has developed a new PRM boarding lift to solve the challenges faced by wheelchair users when boarding trains.