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Akiem signs framework agreement with Alstom for 100 Traxx multi-system locomotives
The new framework agreement with Alstom will allow Akiem to contribute to the rejuvenation of rail freight and intercity passenger transport in Europe.
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Alstom increase investment in the Moroccan rail industry
Alstom are investing 160 million dirham to build a second rail plant in Morocco, which will make driving cabs for regional and underground railway trains.
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South Western Railway’s net zero targets approved by leading global climate body
South Western Railway have become the first train operator in the UK to have its carbon emission reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
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Rail regulator’s annual assessment of Network Rail shows worsening train performance
ORR’s annual assessment of Network Rail have shown a worsening train performance during 2022-23.
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CER welcome new Greening Freight Transport despite reservations
CER have welcomed the opportunities the Greening Freight Transport Package offers for rail, while also warning of the risk to modal shift.
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ORR tells rail industry to improve reliability of passenger assistance
Following the release of new research, ORR has said that the rail industry needs to provide more reliability passenger assistance.
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Alpha Trains and Siemens Mobility sign service contract for Vectron locomotives
Alpha Trains have awarded Siemens Mobility a maintenance and service contract for Vectron locomotives that covers a period of 15 years.
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Stadler to supply trains for regional transport around Mount Vesuvius
Stadler and EAV have signed a framework agreement to supply electric multiple units for regional transport on the Vesuvian railway lines.
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Merseyrail announce new Managing Director
Merseyrail have announced that Neil Grabhma will succeed Andy Heath and Jane English as Managing Director.
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Alpha Trains announce new Chief Executive Officer
Alpha Trains have announced the appointment of Fernando Pérez as new Chief Executive Officer.
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Hitachi Rail awarded contract to maintain TransPennine Express Nova 1
Hitachi Rail have been awarded an eight-year contract worth £240 million to maintain the TransPennine Express 19 ‘Nova 1’ intercity trains.
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Electrification work to begin on the Midland Main Line
Network Rail have confirmed that electrification work is to continue on the Midland Main Line to help create a greener railway for passengers.
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Plans to expand the HS2 network to Manchester move forward
HS2 have introduced a set of proposed changes in a Bill to Parliament which will expand the network to Manchester.
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53 train stations to benefit from tap-in ticketing
Simpler tap-in tap-out ticketing is set to be introduced across 53 stations in the South East by the end of the year.
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Developing hyperloop technology across the world
Andrés de León, CEO of HyperloopTT, spoke with Global Railway Review about the development of hyperloop technology around the world and the latest projects that HyperloopTT have been working on.