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First feeder station of green investment programme for Scotland’s Railway installed
The first of several new electricity feeder stations is now in place, all as part of a £120 million programme being backed by the Scottish Government.
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Eurostar reports positive outlook for business travel in H1
Eurostar have reported the recovery of business travel in H1 as almost 80 per cent business travellers expect to travel more or the same than in 2019.
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ÖBB RCG and A1 reach 11,000th SmartCargo freight car milestone
ÖBB RCG and A1 have equipped the 11,000th freight wagon with SmartCargo, which offers comprehensive transport information.
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1,000 days pass since last update of RNEP
RIA have warned that increasing delays to the latest update of the RNEP are causing communication issues and project budget cuts.
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Network Rail to deploy technology to combat effects of UK heatwave
With an extreme heatwave forecast from 17 July onwards, Network Rail will be using innovative technology to ensure passengers journeys are minimally disrupted.
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Reichmuth orders 35 Vectron locomotives from Siemens Mobility for SBB Cargo
Siemens Mobility will deliver 35 Vectron AC locomotives for Reichmuth to lease to SBB Cargo as part of a contract which also includes maintenance for eight years.
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RIA and Women in Rail launch first ever EDI Charter annual report
RIA and Women in Rail have published the 2022 EDI Charter annual which showcases best practice in how to embed an inclusive culture in modern rail organisations.
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ORR’s annual health and safety report highlights improvement in track worker safety
ORR have released their annual health and safety report which covers the period between 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2022.
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Transport for Wales complete refurbishment of Class 153 fleet
TfW are celebrating the completion of work on the refurbishment of its fleet of Class 153 railcars, providing better facilities for passengers.
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LNER appoints first female Engineering Director
London North Eastern Railway have appointed Dr Linda Wain as the new Engineering Director, the first female to take the role.
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HS2 reach rail freight milestone as 100,000 lorry journeys taken off road in Buckinghamshire
HS2 have taken the equivalent of 100,096 HGV journeys off Britain’s roads and cut 11,399 tonnes of carbon emissions.
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What is needed to accelerate the overall deployment of ERTMS?
In this article, the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies’ (CER) Alberto Mazzola, Executive Director, and Enno Wiebe, Technical Director, give a snapshot of ERTMS development in Europe, but also explain that a wider strategy is needed in order to achieve full and harmonised deployment.
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Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Freight celebrates cargo milestone
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Freight have celebrated a sustainability milestone as the 33 millionth truck crosses the Channel aboard its Shuttle.
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SNCF Réseau award digital signalling contract for modernisation of French rail network
SNCF Réseau have awarded Hitachi Rail a contract for the development and deployment of a new generation of wayside ERTMS Radio Block Centres.
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HS2 announce winner of £370m Interchange Station contract
HS2 have announced the winner of the Interchange Station contract, which is worth up to £370 million.