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DfT seeks passenger views on bid to extend pay-as-you-go across rail network
The consultation feedback in the southeast will be used when considering how to implement PAYG more widely across other urban or commuter areas.
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Consultation confirms support for new rail link to Heathrow from the West
Following a public consultation, 72 per cent of respondents support the potential new rail link from Reading and Slough to London Heathrow Airport.
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‘Career and Education’ holds down a hall at InnoTrans
InnoTrans 2018 has given an entire hall to Careers and Education to inspire the next generation of transport employees, running from 18-21 September.
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Indian rail contracts worth $4 billion are awarded to Hill International
To increase their presence in the Indian infrastructure market, Hill International will work on doubling two lines within the Indian railway network…
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Australasian Railway Association (ARA) welcomes Commonwealth commitment
19 December 2017 | By
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) welcomed the Commonwealth Government’s decision to deliver a $10 billion National Rail Program…
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Jeannette Frett joins Network Rail Consulting North America as Chief Human Resources Officer
As Chief Human Resources Officer for Network Rail Consulting, North America, Jeannette Frett will lead the design and delivery of strategic human resources services, policies and programs.
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Texas Central appoints new Chairman of the Board
As Texas Bullet Train moves forward, Temple-based business executive Drayton McLane Jr., with businesses in both Houston and Dallas, is named chairman…
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West Midlands Councils bring in era of better trains and services
The management of the West Midlands network has been put into local hands. Consequently, more frequent services, better trains and extra seats are being implemented…
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Transport secretary sets out rail strategy opportunities to supply chain leaders
Outlining previous problems and focusing on the future, transport secretary Chris Grayling sets out a focus plan…
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Bombardier Transportation joins the Railenium Technical Research Institute
Bombardier boosts its contribution to the French rail industry sector with research and developmental support…
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Innovation and experience
10 December 2010 | By AF Group
The ÅF Group is a leader in technical consulting, with expertise founded on more than a century of experience. The ÅF Group offers highly qualified services and solutions for industrial processes, infrastructure projects and the development of products and IT systems. Today, the ÅF Group has approximately 4,000 employees. The…
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More than signals and sleepers
3 August 2010 | By Nelson Ogunshakin, Chief Executive, ACE (Association for Consultancy and Engineering)
Rail transport is essential to the UK’s economy. The Eddington Transport Study of 2006 found a clear link between transport capacity and economic performance, and noted that transport was an enabler of economic growth rather than a creator of growth in itself. Crossrail, for example, is expected to generate around…
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Consultancies help out on major projects
28 December 2008 | By James Abbott, Technical Editor, Global Railway Review
Consultancies are providing expertise that is helping to realise important railway projects in Europe and around the world. Britain’s first high-speed railway line – High Speed 1 – was opened by Queen Elizabeth II with much fanfare on 6 November 2007. High speed Eurostar trains now whisk passengers from the…
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Corporate success
30 July 2007 | By Markus J. Kuhn, Head of Marketing & Communications, DB Training
Initial and advanced training, together with lifelong learning, are steadily growing as being the most important attribute in today’s society. Employees’ social or management skills are, alongside their vocational qualifications, more crucial than ever to a company’s success or failure.