Midlands Connect predicts economic growth due to more trains and better HS2 connections
Midlands Connect has predicted that the development of a new Midlands Rail Hub would result in a £2 billion economic surge over the next 10 to 30 years.
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Midlands Connect has predicted that the development of a new Midlands Rail Hub would result in a £2 billion economic surge over the next 10 to 30 years.
Cambridge’s newest rail station is already helping to speed up journeys for commuters into and out of the city less than two months after opening.
One of the most significant and complex engineering projects at Waterloo Station in the last century has begun, as ten of the station’s platforms will be shut for three-and-a-half weeks to make room for the work. See a timelapse video below of the work beginning…
Keolis Commuter Services (KCS), the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) partner that operates the commuter rail in Boston has released key findings from its spring passenger satisfaction survey.
The Department for Transport has given the green light for five new train stations to be built in England and Wales.
Work to expand Bern’s main station – the Zukunft Bahnhof Bern Project – is underway.
The Government of Victoria, Australia, has chosen a consortium consisting of Lendlease, Coleman Rail and SMEC to build the $518 million Ballarat Line Upgrade, following a competitive evaluation process.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff, Deputy Mayor Cashmore and Ministers Steven Joyce and Simon Bridges, have formalised the partnership between the New Zealand Government and Auckland Council to deliver the 3.45km City Rail Link - New Zealand’s largest infrastructure project
5 July 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Amtrak engineering forces are continuing the ongoing infrastructure renewal work at New York Penn Station, a series of major projects that will strengthen and improve operations and reliability at North America’s busiest transportation hub.
17 May 2017 | By David Long, Lighting Engineer at Schréder UK
David Long, Lighting Engineer at Schréder UK, discusses how IoT lighting technology can help modernise the UK rail experience.
5 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Construction of the platform and tracks for the Elizabeth line services at Abbey Wood have been completed by Network Rail, marking another milestone in the delivery of the new station.
30 March 2017 | By SNCF Gares & Connexions
After a major campaign to make stations cleaner, SNCF Gares & Connexions is now focused on improving the quality of in-station waiting time.
9 March 2017 | By Grand Central Railway
To help make stations a friendlier and safer environment, train operator Grand Central Rail is investing in its fleet and the community in 2017 to improve the capacity and comfort of its services.
6 March 2017 | By Atkins
Project management consultancy company Atkins reveals findings of a new report which looks at how a station and its design can add value for people and cities.
21 February 2017 | By Kristoff Van Leeuwen, Project Manager Station Innovation, Transport Systems Catapult
Transport Systems Catapult discusses how stations will play an important role in the digital railway revolution and highlights a project that aims to accelerate the adoption of new technologies.