A new £20 million fund to build new railway stations and restore some that were previously closed has been announced by the Department for Transport. The fund is part of the Government’s £500 million drive to reverse the Beeching cuts of the 1960s. Some 5,000 miles of track were closed with the
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First Hydrogen Train Arrives in the Netherlands
Night-Time Test Drives The night-time test drives will take place between 27 February and 14 March. There will only be test crew on board at the time. DEKRA, a vehicle inspection agency based in Stuttgart, will be involved in these tests as the independent test organisation. The test drives will give ProRail
EC: Rail Freight Operator CFR Marfa Received Illegal Aid
The rail freight market in Romania is very competitive. There are a significant number of private operators and some of them have obtained a sizeable market share following the market liberalisation in 2007. In March 2017 the Association of Romanian Private Rail Freight Operators filed a formal complaint with the
Unipart Rail and ARC Sponsor Middle East Rail 2020
We will be showcasing a variety of innovative solutions on our stand, designed to add value for the rail industry, these include: SmartServe: Visitors can immerse themselves in our Virtual reality world which demonstrates how we are transforming customer operations through our SmartServe solution Condition Based Supply Chain: Our solution for the
Ceneri Base Tunnel Gets Go-Ahead for Test Operations
The approval issued by BAV to AlpTransit Gotthard AG is confirmation that traction power equipment can be switched on and test operations can begin. Following the final preparatory works, ATG will perform these tests between March and the end of August. The tests will check that all the relevant systems
Tube services hit by strike linked to dispute over timetable changes
Photo: Nick Ansell/PA Wire London Underground drivers are starting strikes on Friday in a dispute over timetable changes, causing travel misery for passengers. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport on the Bakerloo line will walk out for 24 hours at noon and again from noon on Sunday. The union said it had made
These Are Europe’s Top 10 Stations
European Railway Station Index 2020 Winners The top 10 stations are: London St Pancras Zurich Central Station Leipzig Central Station Roma Termini Munich Central Station Hamburg Central Station Berlin Central Station Milan Central Station Moscow Kazansky Frankfurt Central Station European Railway Station Index 2020 Categories To create the index, the Consumer Choice Center looked at Europe’s 50 largest railways stations and ranked them
Alstom and Bombardier Sign Acquisition MoU
Following the confirmation that Alstom was indeed in talks with Bombardier to acquire Bombardier Transportation, Alstom and Bombardier announced they had signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreeing that Alstom would acquire 100 percent of Bombardier Transportation from Bombardier Inc. and Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (CDPQ). The two companies
Alstom moves ahead with Bombardier takeover
Updated 12.50 18 Feb. CANADIAN train builder Bombardier is to be taken over by Alstom of France. Bombardier has a number of rail-related sites in Britain, including its Derby train factory where 2,000 people are employed. Bombardier also has several maintenance depots in this country which it operates on behalf of train
Alstom takeover of Bombardier is agreed
CANADIAN train and plane builder Bombardier is to be taken over by French train-builder Alstom. In a statement issued late this afternoon, Alstom says it has: ‘signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bombardier Inc. and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec in view of the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation. Post-transaction,
Government to stop awarding traditional rail franchises
TRANSPORT secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed that traditional rail franchises based on a profit motive from collecting the ticket revenue, allied with a limited amount of commercial freedom, are about to come to an end. He said the details will be outlined in Keith Williams’ Rail Review, which has been delayed
Storm Dennis: Rail passengers urged to check before travelling due to floods
Storm Dennis is continuing to cause transport chaos as train lines and roads are blocked by flooding and fallen trees. Network Rail is assessing the repairs needed to reopen parts of the railway damaged by torrential downpours and strong winds over the weekend. CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, South Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink and Transport for Wales
Getting Derailed Tamping Machines Back on Track
Passengers warned of rail disruptions as Storm Dennis approaches
Tree blocking all lines at Four Ashes in Staffordshire. Photo: Network Rail Following Storm Ciara last weekend, Storm Dennis is forecast to hit Britain this Saturday and Sunday. Dennis is likely to disrupt some rail journeys between London Euston, the West Midlands and Chilterns, Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire and Cumbria. With river levels high,
Dutch Premiere: Train with ATO Carries Passengers
From the Archive: Britain joins the European high-speed network
TransPennine Express under pressure, as performance targets are set
TRANSPORT for the North has given TransPennine Express new, strict public performance targets, after months of cancellations and other problems. The decision comes only a few days since rail minister Chris Heaton-Harris warned that the Department for Transport was prepared to take action. He told MPs on 4 February: ‘We have been
Why does snow stop trains running?
Industry Insider Week 6 2020 · 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Welcome to our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 6 2020, covering all the important rail news of the past week: Network Rail Awards CP6 Signalling Contracts | Infrastructure Network Rail has awarded signalling contracts covering different regions of the UK to Alstom, Siemens Mobility, and Hitachi in partnership with Limbrooke Services Ltd. These
Danish State Railways Orders Talgo 230 Trainsets
Talgo says one of the reasons it won the contract following an international competitive tender was because its trains are both lightweight and efficient. The trains for Danish State Railways will be based on the Talgo 230 intercity platform, a model already selected by German state rail operator Deutsche Bahn
Storm Ciara travel disruptions set to continue
Danny Lawson/PA Wire Parts of the UK continue to brace for blizzards and up to 20cm of snow in the wake of Storm Ciara, with travel disruptions set to continue. Trains, flights and ferries all saw cancellations and delays on Sunday, while drivers faced treacherous conditions with floodwater, fallen trees and other
Franchise crisis deepens with ‘£20m shortfall’ at c2c
Storm Ciara blocked lines and damaged trains
Updated 12.00 10 Feb. THE clear up after Storm Ciara is under way, but fallen trees and other debris have blocked lines and damaged trains. Passengers were urged not to travel unless absolutely necessary on Sunday, while the storm was at its height. Network Rail warned that while the strongest winds were expected
West Midlands Trains ordered to invest £20m
Train delay compensation needs ‘shake-up’, says watchdog
PASSENGER watchdog Transport Focus says passengers often find it too difficult to claim compensation if their train is late or cancelled. It is launching a publicity campaign today using cinema advertisements, station posters and social media to explain that compensation is available, often after a delay of just 15 minutes, although
DfT defends record of dealing with SWR
THE Department for Transport has been accused of leaving staff and passengers ‘in limbo’ as uncertainty continues over the future of the South Western Railway franchise. SWR made a loss of £137 million last year, and transport secretary Grant Shapps has warned that the present operation is ‘not sustainable’. On 22 January
Eurostar sets its sights on more growth
EUROSTAR chief executive Mike Cooper has told Railnews that he is delighted with the launch of through trains from Amsterdam to London, and is hoping that the next stage of Eurostar’s development will see its route network extended into Germany. A key factor is the proposed merger of Eurostar and Thalys,
February 2020 issue on sale!
Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. This month’s The Railway Magazine the story that Northern are very much in crisis as Arriva lose franchise. Plus, the first ‘Pacers’ are preserved and
Industry Insider Week 5 2020 · 6 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Welcome to our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 5 2020, covering all the important rail news of the past week: ADIF Becomes 8th Rail Infrastructure Manager to Join Eress | Science & Technology ADIF, the rail infrastructure manager in Spain, has become the eighth member to partner with Eress, the European Partnership for
DB to Make 12.2 Billion Infrastructure Investment in 2020
The German state railway operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) says it will invest 12.2 billion euros in its infrastructure in 2020. It will improve tracks, stations and bridges nationwide. Over the course of 2020 Deutsche Bahn will renew 1,800km of track and 1,900 points, modernise 160 bridges and upgrade 800 stations. The
Northern franchise to be terminated by DfT
TRANSPORT Grant Shapps has decided to terminate Arriva's Northern franchise. The operation will be transferred to the DfT's Operator of Last Resort on 1 March. Transport secretary Grant Shapps said: ‘This is a new beginning for Northern, but it is only a beginning. ‘Northern's network is huge and complex and some of
East Midlands: Preserved railways, museums and centres
The East Midlands is a large and varied area, and its contribution to railway preservation is equally eclectic. The premier preserved steam railway is undoubtedly the Great Central Railway, with its length of double-track mainline. The line should one day connect with the GCR Nottingham to give a heritage line from
Government confirms £500m railway reopening fund
A FUND of £500 million has been promised by the Government as the first step in reopening railways around the country, although only £21.9 million has been allocated so far. Transport secretary Grant Shapps visited the Fleetwood area, where the line from Fleetwood to Poulton-le-Fylde lost its passenger services in 1970,
Industry Insider Week 4 2020 · 7 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Welcome to our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 3 2020, covering all the important rail news of the past week: Capacity Doubles on Toulouse Metro Line A | Rolling Stock Siemens Mobility and Tisséo, the metro operator in the French city of Toulouse, have worked together to double capacity on Line A of
Whisky Nine Six: LNER’s Highland Lifeline
As one of Britain’s longest distance trains prepares for the arrival of new rolling stock, Ben Jones takes a trip on LNER’s ‘Highland Chieftain’ to experience the changing atmosphere onboard as it speeds north. The Up ‘Highland Chieftain’ is seen shortly after passing Dalwhinnie on July 10. The usual stacks of
Holocaust Memorial Day: 75 years since liberation of Auschwitz camp
Photo: Keith Fender/The Railway Magazine Today marks Holocaust Memorial Day, 75 years since 27 January 1945, when Soviet troops entered and liberated the Auschwitz death camp. The darkest episode in the history of world railways undoubtedly centres around the role they were forced to play in the transport of civilians to Nazi death
Northern franchise likely to end within days
TRANSPORT SECRETARY Grant Shapps is reported to be preparing an announcement about the ending of the Northern franchise, which seems likely to be made on Thursday. The chances of the present Arriva Trains North contract being replaced by a shorter-term alternative are now being discounted in favour of a complete return
Capacity Doubles on Toulouse Metro Line A
DB Cargo Purchases 50 Toshiba Hybrid Locomotives
DB Cargo is purchasing 50 Toshiba hybrid locomotives to make its shunting fleet more sustainable. This will make its overall rail freight operations more environmentally friendly. Following a successful feasibility study on the joint development of a new hybrid locomotive, DB Cargo is now ordering the first 50 vehicles. The freight
24 January: news in brief
Coming Soon: The IRFC 2020 Conference
The opening ceremony will be kicked off by the conference organiser, the OLTIS Group Company; by one of the Vice Presidents of the European Parliament, Mrs Dita Charanzova; European institutions representatives; and representatives of the Czech Chamber of Deputies as well as those of the Czech government. The technical programme is
23 January: news in brief
Channel Tunnel operator’s revenue hit by Brexit and French unrest CHANNEL TUNNEL operator Getlink has estimated that its revenue in 2019 was reduced by about 18 million Euros, because of the uncertainties surrounding Brexit and social unrest in France. Shuttle revenue was down by 2 per cent to 629.9 million Euros,
SWR no longer sustainable, admits transport secretary
TRANSPORT secretary Grant Shapps has admitted that the South Western Railway franchise is ‘no longer sustainable’. There has been an immediate backlash from the rail unions, who are calling for SWR to be renationalised. In a written statement to Parliament Mr Shapps said: ‘South Western Railway’s recent financial statements have indicated
CZ Loko Continues Locomotive Upgrades for Estonian Operail
C30-M Modernisation Packets The modernisation packets include all assemblies above the level of the main frame. CZ Loko will perform all manufacturing associated with this contract in Jihlava. The components it will manufacture include diesel engine blocks with alternators, cabs, hoods, cooling systems, brake systems and control blocks. CZ Loko will
What is Engineered Leather and How to Work With It?
It’s engineered for performance meaning it is scuff and scratch resistant and due to controlled stretch, it maintains its form and shape with no bagging, even after a prolonged period of use. This translates into a longer lifetime and a reduced need for replacements. Our patented production process ensures consistent colour
21 January: news in brief
Rail passengers urged to start conversations on Blue Monday
Dame Julie Walters supports the campaign start conversations on Blue Monday. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire More than 150 events are being held at railway stations across the UK to encourage people to talk to each other on Blue Monday – described as the most depressing day of the year. The Samaritans’ Brew Monday
From the Archive: A Dales delight
Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway going from strength to strength
Doubts grow over future of HS2 between London and Birmingham
THERE are renewed concerns from council leaders that Boris Johnson could be poised to scrap Phase 1 of HS2 between London and Birmingham, diverting the money to other transport projects further north. The eastern spur from Birmingham to the East Midlands and Leeds could also be at risk. A meeting of
Union threatens national rail strike as pensions row flares
15 January: news in brief
Battery train sets British record A BATTERY train from Vivarail has achieved a British first by travelling 64km on battery power alone, and the feat has been repeated many times during tests. The Class 230 units are conversions and upgrades of former London Underground D-stock cars and have been produced with
Industry Insider Week 2 2020 · 8 Must-Read Rail News Stories
South Wales Metro Infrastructure Hub Opens | Infrastructure Transport for Wales has opened the South Wales Infrastructure Hub in Treforest. The hub, which contains both distribution facilities and management offices, will help deliver the next phase of transforming the valley railway lines as part of the South Wales Metro project. This
Emergency windows on Caledonian Sleeper locked shut
ONE of the vehicles in a new Caledonian Sleeper train is reported to have emergency windows that cannot be opened. Serco, which owns the franchise, has attributed the problem with the high-tech windows to a ‘circuit fault’, but added that ‘guest and staff safety is always our number one priority’. The windows
Northern franchise ‘can only continue for a number of months’
Arriva’s Northern franchise ‘will only be able to continue for a number of months’, transport secretary Grant Shapps has warned. In a written statement to Parliament published today, Mr Shapps says: ‘On 16 October 2019 I informed the House, through the Transport Committee, that I had issued a request for a
Avanti West Coast Pendolinos to Undergo 642m GBP Refurbishment
The Alstom Pendolino fleet operating for the West Coast Partnership franchise will undergo a major refurbishment. There are currently 56 electric Pendolinos in passenger service on the West Coast Mainline. All of them are to undergo an overhaul in a contract worth 642m GBP. This is the deal Alstom signed with
TranPennine introduces ‘Nova 2’ into service
SATURDAY, November 30 saw the third and final TransPennine Express (TPE) train fleet finally entering passenger service, when Class 397 ‘Nova 2’ set No. 397007 worked the 08.10 departure from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh. An incident-packed journey saw the train finally arriving at Edinburgh significantly behind time because of an overhead
From the archive: Restoring an armoured Simplex
Greensand Railway Museum Trust (GRMT) was formed in 2000 and completed restoration of Baldwin 4-6-0T WDLR No. 778 to steam in 2007 – the only operational Baldwin class 10-12-D in Britain, indeed the world, in as-built steam locomotive form. Now, the GRMT has its eyes firmly fixed on another ‘war veteran’
Locomotive Services buys Class 86 and 87 from ETL
TWO former West Coast AC electric locomotives have been bought by Locomotive Services Limited from Electric Traction Ltd (ETL). The last mainline Class 87 – No. 87002 Royal Sovereign – along with 86101 Sir William A Stanier FRS had been hired by ETL to GB Railfreight for working empty stock from the Caledonian
Survival of South Western Railway franchise in ‘significant doubt’
THE South Western Railway franchise could be nationalised this year, after new accounts revealed a loss of £137 million in the year to March 2019. The directors have also warned that cash support of £146 million from SWR’s owners FirstGroup and MTR would probably run out this year. The accounts conceded that
Canadian National celebrates centenary
Unique Austrian line to lose passenger services
THE 21.2km-long Feldbach to Bad Gleichenberg line, east of Graz, in south-eastern Austria, is closing in December 2020. The line is owned and operated by regional rail operator Steiermärkische Landesbahnen (STLB) and has used 1,800V DC electrification since it opened in 1931. The two single-car EMUs used to operate
Last few months for Polish scheduled steam?
SCHEDULED steam passenger trains on the Polish main line may cease completely from mid-2020. The last remaining public passenger mainline steam services anywhere in the world are in Poland, operating from the famous museum depot at Wolsztyn, west of Poznan. The end of Polish steam has been reported previously,
7 January: news in brief
TPE season ticket holders get 3% rebate COMPENSATION for poor performance is to be paid to TransPennine Express season ticket holders that the operator said ‘cancels out the annual regulated fare increase’. TPE passengers who held a season ticket between 1 October and 31 December last year will be eligible for
West Coast looks forward with Avanti
By Ben Jones NEW trains, more services and a better customer experience are the priorities for Avanti West Coast (AWC), which replaced Virgin Trains on December 8. First-Trenitalia’s West Coast Partnership joint venture will operate the country’s busiest inter-city railway until March 31, 2031, during which time it will
Industry Insider Week 1 2020 · 4 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Deutsche Bahn Steps Up Bridge Renewal Works for the 2020s
Alstom Delivers First Prima M4 Locomotive to Morocco
To close off 2019 Alstom has delivered the first Prima M4 locomotive to Morocco. Alstom signed a contract with ONCF, Morocco’s national railway operator, for the delivery of 30 electric Prima locomotives back in 2018. The 30 locomotives are being manufactured in France. However, Alstom’s team in Morocco will oversee the
Mayors demand answers over future of Northern Rail
The mayors of Greater Manchester and Liverpool have called for “clarity” after a Sunday newspaper was told Northern Rail would be stripped of its franchise. The Sunday Times was briefed that private train operator Northern Rail was to lose the franchise and, under plans reported by the weekly title, an “operator of last resort”
Doktor çiftin atletizm tutkusu
Kırklareli'nin Lüleburgaz ilçesinde doktor Emrullah ve Reyhan Demirel çifti, yaşam biçimi haline getirdikleri atletizmde her güne zinde başlıyor. Lüleburgaz'da özel bir tıp merkezi müdürü ve iç hastalıkları uzmanı olarak görev yapan 60 yaşındaki Emrullah Demirel ile aile hekimi eşi 52 yaşındaki Reyhan Demirel, hafta içi sabah, hafta sonu ise öğle saatlerinde
From the archive: Five decades of the Foxfield Railway
‘Deeply frustrated’ minister issues slap on wrist to rail operators
RAIL minister Chris Heaton-Harris has told Rail Delivery Group chief executive Paul Plummer that it is ‘extremely disappointing that the rail industry and train operators will fail to meet the deadline to provide accessible trains for every passenger and every journey by the end of the year’. A number of non-compliant
From the Archive: P B WHITEHOUSE
In the seventh of our series on the writers and artists who influenced the present generation of rail enthusiasts, Robert Humm recalls the life and times of the photographer, film maker, and pioneer preservationist Patrick Whitehouse. A phenomenon of the golden age of railway enthusiasm – those four decades of the
Daktronics New Billboard Technology Backed by Improved Support
Daktronics of Brookings, South Dakota, announces the DB-6500, the latest addition to their DB-6000 LED digital billboard series. The Out of Home industry-standard 400 by 400-millimeter module features neighbourhood-friendly emissions standards, a 10-year brightness guarantee, 12-year parts support and diagnostic information through System Health. This latest series builds on the most reliable
The big bird that flew too far: Part 2
Bombardier Signs 3-Year Avanti West Coast Services Contract
UK: Bombardier has signed a three-year services contract for the new Avanti West Coast franchise. As part of this contract Bombardier will maintain its Super Voyager fleet for the franchise operator’s mainline services until 2022. Bombardier will also refresh the entire fleet. The Central Rivers depot will deliver some of the
Cisco Unveils Plan for ‘Internet for the Future’ Technology
As port rates increase from 100G to 400G and beyond, optics become an increasingly larger portion of the cost to build and operate internet infrastructure. Cisco is investing organically to assure our customers that as router and switch port rates continue to increase, optics will be designed to meet the
Northern fallout continues after cancellations
CRITICISM of problems with performance on Northern is continuing after the introduction of new timetables on Sunday, when 38 early morning services were reported cancelled. There are more cancellations and delays today, some of which are being caused by a derailment in Ardwick depot, which has trapped several trains. Northern
From the archive: The treasures of Beamish
Mark Smithers visits Beamish Museum, one of the North East’s leading regional heritage attractions, featuring several unique railway exhibits. IN THE January 2016 issue of The Railway Magazine, my feature looked in detail at the Tanfield Railway and its important collection of industrial locomotives, manyof which have a strong connection with
IsoGlaze – A Change in Winter Gritting for Rail Operators
Endorsed by the rail industry, IsoGlaze is a new de-icing product formulated specifically for the railway. Currently, rail operators generally use rocksalt or salt to remove the dangers of ice and snow on platforms, car parks and access roads and pathways, however, it has been used primarily due to its perceived
Major changes as new timetables start
THE next 48 hours are set to be critical for the railway industry, as many timetables change. Managers will be anxious not to repeat the events of May 2018, when new timetables on Govia Thameslink Railway and Northern proved to be unworkable, for different reasons, and months of disruption followed. This
Mystery signalling faults are disrupting Greater Anglia services
DISRUPTION of Greater Anglia services being worked by the new Stadler trains appears to be caused by signalling problems, but an investigation by Greater Anglia and Network Rail has so far failed to find the cause. Services on several rural and regional lines in East Anglia have been disrupted over the
12 December: news in brief
Channel Tunnel traffic depressed by election and Brexit EUROTUNNEL operator Getlink has reported that its cross-Channel traffic was down in November, and the operator has attributed the fall to pre-Brexit stockpiling, election uncertainties and ‘an unfavourable calendar’. Passenger Shuttles carried 142,106 vehicles, which was 13 per cent fewer than in November
ADIF to Reduce Carbon Footprint by up to 86% by 2030
ADIF says it has the following main objectives for reducing its carbon footprint: to reduce the energy the railways consume by 2,900GWh between 2018 and 2030. to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approx. 9,000kt CO2eq between 2018 and 2030, achieved through implementing the plan projects and by taking into account emissions savings
Check before you travel: 20,000 staff to work on 380 rail projects over Christmas
Three classes planned for Avanti West Coast
NEW Intercity West Coast operator Avanti has revealed that it is planning another class of travel, which would be inserted between Standard and First. Passengers buying tickets for the intermediate 'premium economy' class would sit in first class areas but have fewer at-seat extras than first class ticket holders, with snacks,
Industry Insider Week 49 · 10 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Bombardier Vado Ligure Site Marks 2000th Locomotive Milestone
The E.494 locomotive for Mercitalia Rail is a Bombardier TRAXX DC3 locomotives. In addition to showcasing the finished item, Bombardier displayed other E.494 locomotives during various stages of completion. Bombardier Transportation also displayed locomotives for private operators, which it is currently manufacturing and delivering. These were shown in their finished liveries. Mercitalia
Rail Baltica Reveals First Visualisations
3TI Progetti Contracted for Rail Baltica Visualisations RB Rail AS has been working with the Italian architectural firm 3TI Progetti to achieve the visualisations. 3TI Progetti has created the visual identity guidelines for the whole Rail Baltica project. Having such a set of guidelines gives the project a harmonised look for
Stunning blue livery for GB Railfreight Class 60s
ONE of the 10 Class 60s acquired by GB Railfreight from Colas Rail has been outshopped by Arlington Fleet Services, Eastleigh, in a bright blue livery. No. 60026 carries the house colours of leasing company Beacon Rail, which financed the purchase of the locos, five of which have long-range fuel tanks, with
New Avanti franchise launches on West Coast
THE new Avanti West Coast franchise is being officially launched today. A consortium of FirstGroup and Trenitalia won the West Coast Partnership contract, displacing Virgin and Stagecoach after more than 20 years on the route, and assumed responsibility at 02.00 yesterday morning. The new operator will provide intercity services on
Sun sets on Virgin Trains
THE Virgin West Coast franchise came to an end at 01.59 this morning, after more than 20 years of operation on the route by Richard Branson’s company and Stagecoach Group. Operation has been transferred to the new West Coast Partnership, which is a consortium of FirstGroup and Italian operator Trenitalia. Virgin Trains
100 Million KM Milestone for Alstom Avelia AGV Fleet
Since April 2012, when Alstom’s fleet of Avelia AGV very-high-speed-trains started operating in Italy, they have collectively travelled 100 million kilometres. The fleet has 25 trains, meaning that on average, each train has travelled 4 million kilometres. The Avelia AGVs operate for NTV under the Italo brand. NTV is Europe’s first
Unipart Rail Sponsors Rolling Stock Maintenance Europe 2019
Unipart Rail and Instrumentel are sponsoring the Rolling Stock Maintenance Europe 2019 which is taking place on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th December at the ILEC Conference Centre, London. Now in its 8th year, this event is the premier global event for Heads of Rolling Stock and Maintenance Engineers, providing an
All New Metro Trains for Bangkok Skytrain Now in Service
Siemens Mobility and Turkish consortium partner Bozankaya won a contract to deliver 22 metro trains for the Green Line of Bangkok’s Skytrain system. Siemens Mobility now says all 22 metro trains are with the operator and have started carrying passengers on the Green Line between Kheha Station and Kasetsart University
December debut for Hull Trains ‘Paragon’ fleet
December issue on sale!
Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. This month’s The Railway Magazine features an insightful look into the final whistle for Virgin Trains! Plus, see Royal Scot return to Skegness! Also in
Railway stations launch initiative to help passengers with hidden disabilities
Four of the country’s biggest railway stations will now offer passengers with hidden disabilities a discreet way to ask for extra help while making their journeys. To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, sunflower branded lanyards and ticket holders are now available at Manchester Piccadilly, London
Construction traffic boom keeps UK railfreight stable
A FIVE per cent increase in construction traffic took the sector to its highest quarterly volume in the first three months of 2019/20, according to new figures from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). The movement of construction materials, fuelled by high levels of property development in London and the
Katie says hello to Katie!
RAVENGLASS & Eskdale Railway’s resurrected 1896-built Heywood 0-4-0T Katie (right) stands alongside Eaton Hall Railway’s 1996-built replica 0-4-0T Katie (centre) at Clayton West Shed on September 14, revealing several interesting differences between the two locos. Rhyl Miniature Railway’s Cagney 4-4-0 No. 44 (left) gives a fascinating contrast in size between miniature and minimum-gauge locos sharing a