16 August 2024
Northern re-introduces 12-week booking window for cheapest tickets
Northern has extended its booking window for Advance Purchase tickets to 12 weeks, allowing customers to secure the cheapest fares further in advance.
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15 August 2024
DeLand SunRail Station opens, completing 61 mile Central Florida commuter rail Line
The new DeLand SunRail Station has opened, marking the completion of a 61-mile commuter rail line that connects four Central Florida counties and aims to boost local connectivity and economic growth.
15 August 2024
GTR introduces online tool for early planning of train journeys
Govia Thameslink Railway has introduced an interactive online tool allowing passengers to check for planned engineering work on Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern routes up to six weeks in advance.
15 August 2024
Network Rail awards up to £1.3 billion in contracts to five firms for Scotland’s Railway
Network Rail has awarded up to £1.3 billion in contracts to five firms for the maintenance and enhancement of Scotland's Railway over the next five years.
13 August 2024
Voith sets benchmarks with products and services for sustainable rail transport
Voith will be exhibiting their products and services at Innotrans this September in Berlin, including their new CargoFlex.
13 August 2024
Caltrain welcomes first passengers on new electric trains
Caltrain's new electric fleet promises faster, greener transit on the San Francisco Peninsula, with shorter journeys between San Francisco and San Jose.
13 August 2024
GB Railfreight expands fleet with new electric locomotives
GB Railfreight has added four new electric Class 18 hybrid+ shunt locomotives to its fleet as part of its broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce carbon emissions in the UK’s supply chains.
13 August 2024
Northumberland line completes signalling and track installation
Engineers have completed key signalling and track work on the Northumberland line, moving closer to restoring passenger rail services after 60 years.
12 August 2024
California High-Speed Rail Authority appoints new CEO
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has appointed Ian Choudri as its new CEO, bringing over 30 years of transportation experience to lead the project at a pivotal moment.
12 August 2024
Northern prioritises youth recruitment to achieve net zero by 2050
In order to mark International Youth Day 2024, Northern emphasises the crucial role of young talent in achieving its net zero operations goal by 2050, offering various opportunities for youth to join the rail industry.
12 August 2024
Minister of Transport and Communications visits Lithuania’s first solar-powered noise barrier
Lithuania’s Minister of Transport, Marius Skuodis, visited Juodšiliai to inspect the country’s first solar-powered noise barrier, a project aiming to integrate renewable energy with railway infrastructure.
12 August 2024
Madrid enhances accessibility with major upgrades at Avenida de América Metro Station
The Community of Madrid is enhancing accessibility at Avenida de América Metro station with new lifts and infrastructure improvements, set for completion in early 2026.
9 August 2024
Good News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Severn Valley Railway's heartening Resilience Fund success, GTR's new 'Blue Wag' guide for dog-friendly adventures and TPE's innovative sustainable water management initiative.
9 August 2024
New phase begins in Rail Baltica bridge construction over Neris in Lithuania
In late July 2024, Rizzani de Eccher launched a key phase in building the 1.51km Rail Baltica bridge over the Neris River in Lithuania.
9 August 2024
Network Rail invests £4.5 million to safeguard Cumbrian coast line
Network Rail is investing £4.5 million to upgrade the Eskmeals viaduct on the Cumbrian coast line, enhancing its resilience against climate change and doubling the lifespan of its support structures.
