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Deadline extended for Rail Baltica high-speed railway electrification procurement
RB Rail AS announced an extension for the procurement of the Rail Baltica energy subsystem design and construction for the entire Rail Baltica line.
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ÖBB achieves impressive ESG sustainability ratings
Five ÖBB sub-companies all scored "very good" in their ratings and have showed improvements in all areas compared to the previous year.
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Network Rail signs solar power agreement for a greener railway
Network Rail have signed a solar power contract which will cover around 15 per cent of Network Rail’s annual consumption of non-traction energy.
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South Western Railway upgrades wayfinding signage at three flagship stations
SWR have completed a signage upgrade at three Wimbledon, Richmond, and Woking stations, enabling customers to navigate their way more easily.
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Network Rail complete £1.8m programme to improve Mallaig Line
After starting work in February 2022, Network Rail have now completed a £1.8 million improvement programme on the Mallaig Line.
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Connectivity and modal shift for stations in the West Midlands
Liam Brooker, Programme Sponsor for the West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) speaks to Global Railway Review about the West Midlands Rail Programme and the impact it is having for the West Midlands region, as well as the need for modal shift to rail and how this can help communities.
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First request-stop kiosk on the Far North Line to go on trial
The request-stop kiosk on the Far North Line will be the first of eight to be rolled out across the Highland route and will allow passengers to access the next planned service electronically.
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Transport for Wales publish annual report for 2021/22
Transport for Wales have published its annual report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2022 amid a period of strong investment.
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Plans to upgrade seven level crossings in Britain submitted to DfT
A TWAO application has been submitted that outlines plans to upgrade seven level crossings as part of the £194m Cambridge re-signalling programme.
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EMR £2.56 million Nottingham train depot upgrade completed
EMR have finished £2.56m improvements at Eastcroft depot, which provides essential maintenance for trains that operate right across the country
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PLK plan for better journeys by rail on Szczecin to German border
PLK are planning work on the railway lines between Szczecin Główny and the Polish-German border to shorten travel times and offer better access to trains.
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Rail Baltica main route in Estonia meets EIA requirements
An environmental impact assessment report has declared the Ülemiste-Kangru section of Rail Baltica to be compliant with requirements.
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ÖBB begin main construction work on hypo-underpass in Bregenz
ÖBB will be extensively modernising the main platform and island platforms on the hypo-underpass at Bregenz train station.
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Northern to offer ‘through tickets’ for rail passengers in Blackpool
Northern, in partnership with Blackpool Transport, will offer rail passengers ‘through tickets’ that will also cover bus and tram journeys in Blackpool.
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Electrification project contract in Uzbekistan awarded to DB Engineering
A contract to supervise the electrification of a major rail line in Uzbekistan, which will start in the fall of 2022, has been awarded to DB Engineering & Consulting.