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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Deutsche Bahn Prepares for Coronavirus
Deutsche Bahn Response to Suspected Coronavirus Cases Should the authorities identify a suspected coronavirus case, the relevant part of the train will be sealed off and professionally cleaned and disinfected. The passengers will be informed by train staff to leave their contact details so that the authorities can get in touch
OEBB Invests €460m in Styria’s Rail Network
On the Kärnten side the last remaining tunnel-boring machine (TBM) ‘Kora’ is working on the final kilometre to complete the second breakthrough. On the Styrian side, meanwhile, the interior fit-out is progressing full steam ahead; around 40 percent of the inner shell is already complete. The breakthrough of the second
Latvia Hosts 5th Track Access Charges Summit
More accessible stations planned with £20m fund
ANOTHER 124 stations are set to become more accessible, after the Department for Transport confirmed funding of £20 million to pay for upgrades. The fund is part of a £300 million commitment which was announced in principle by the DfT in 2019. The stations on the latest list will be gaining accessible
Rail Baltica Estonia Appoints Tõnu Grünberg CEO
Rail Baltica Estonia has appointed the Telekom executive Tõnu Grünberg as its CEO, effective 1 March. Tõnu Grünberg is a senior executive with a lot of experience in the telecommunications and information technology sector. His CV includes CTO of Telia Estonia, group CTO of TeliaSonera Eurasia and CEO of Ucell in
British Stations Get £20m Accessibility Funding
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
Türkiye’den Nahçıvan’a demiryolu ve doğalgaz desteği
Türkiye-Azerbaycan Yüksek Düzeyli Stratejik İşbirliği Konseyi 8. Toplantısı Cumhurbaşkanı Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ve Azerbaycan Cumhurbaşkanı İlham Aliyev’in başkanlığında 25 Şubat’ta Bakü’de gerçekleşti. İki ülke arasında, vize muafiyeti, güvenlik işbirliği , askeri mali işbirliği, enerji ve madencilik, tercihli ticaret anlaşmaları ile Kars-Nahçivan demiryolu hattı projesine ilişkin mutabakat zaptının da bulunduğu pek
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
UWC Sggrs80 Standard Gauge Flat Cars Pass Testing
The Sggrs80 six-axle articulated flat cars United Wagon Company is manufacturing for Deutsche Bahn have successfully passed homologation and certification testing in Europe. The test results mean that UWC can start the official certification procedure with the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA), which will in turn allow it to fulfil
6 Important Rail Industry Innovation Ideas for 2020
1. Augmented Reality and Holographic Projection for Rail Augmented reality (AR) was something that’s been in the pipeline for the rail industry for several years. It took some major steps forward a few years ago when Keolis Commuter Services launched smart glasses that allowed staff in the field to transmit images
Siemens Releases New Images of Goole Rail Manufacturing Site
Siemens Mobility has released computer-generated images of the new train factory and accompanying facilities it intends to build in Goole, East Yorkshire. The development, which would cost up to 200 million GBP (239.5 million euros | 259.7 million USD) has just seen its latest milestone: detailed proposals have been submitted to
€10 Million for Station Video Technology in NRW
Security Personnel A further talking point at the Security Congress was the deployment of security personnel, who operate alongside regular assistance personnel. The project, supported by the transport ministry, is viewed very positively by passengers: 85 percent of passengers surveyed said they felt safe or very safe in the presence of
ENSCO’s Rail Division Opens Office in Colorado Springs
ENSCO Rail’s Colorado Springs office © ENSCO Rail ENSCO, Inc. ENSCO, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiaries represent a $140 million international technology enterprise, headquartered in the Washington, D.C., area. For more than 50 years, the ENSCO group of companies has been providing engineering, science and advanced technology solutions that guarantee mission success,
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
Industry Insider Week 8 2020 · 8 Must-Read Rail News Stories
DB Regio Mitte Modernises Double-Decker Trains | Rolling Stock DB Regio Mitte will modernise 54 Bombardier Twindexx double-decker trains that operate on the Frankfurt-Limburg connection on the RE20 and RB22 services. Three of these 54 trains have already returned to passenger service. Deutsche Bahn says that all 54 will have been
SBB ICN Intercity Tilting Trains to Undergo Full Refurbishment
SBB will modernise its entire fleet of ICN Intercity Tilting Trains, making this the largest vehicle refurbishment programme for long-distance rolling stock in the history of SBB. The 44 Intercity Tilting Trains were delivered to SBB between 1999 and 2005. Now, after they have each travelled an average of six million
Rerailing a Metro in a Tunnel
Situation The Dutch municipal transportation company GVB provides public transportation in and around Amsterdam. Some 850,000 people use GVB metro, tram or ferry services on a daily basis. The new Amsterdam metro line 52, also known as the North/South line, was opened in 2018. This metro line runs from Amsterdam North under
Socomec: Big Data Centre Tech, in Size XS
Infinite Protection – for Every Load – with Universal Compatibility Global power management expert, Socomec, is launching a pioneering UPS solution that makes the latest advances in mid & high power UPS technology more accessible – across all applications – than ever before. With more than 20 years of experience in developing
Unipart Rail Supports Network Rail SigX20 Event
Unipart Rail were pleased to support Network Rail’s Signalling Innovations Group (SIG) at their recent ‘Innovating for Resilience’ conference SIG-X20 at Brunel’s Iconic Passenger Shed at Bristol Temple Meads. The Unipart Rail team, along with Unipart Dorman and Park Signalling showcased a range of products to support the CP6 Rail resilience
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
21 February: news in brief
Network Rail issues weather warning for north west MORE wet weather is forecast in the North West and Cumbria this weekend, and Network Rail is advising passengers to check before they travel. Heavy rain has already caused flooding in several places on the West Coast and Cumbrian Coast Lines, and Storms
HS2 releases new images of Old Oak Common station
Photo: HS2/PA Wire HS2 has released new images and designs of its west London station. Old Oak Common will have six high-speed platforms and eight platforms for conventional trains such as Crossrail and services to Wales and the west of England. The platforms will be linked by a bridge while the station concourse
Doğu Ekspresi ile kar diyarına rüya gibi yolculuk
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları (TCDD) Taşımacılık AŞ'nin en uzun rotalarından Doğu Ekspresi'nin Ankara-Kars seferine kışın katılan yolcular, kar beyazının süslediği eşsiz manzaralar içinde masalsı yolculuk yapıyor. TCDD Taşımacılık AŞ'nin son yıllarda oldukça rağbet gören seferlerinden Doğu Ekspresi'nin Ankara-Kars rotasıda, özellikle kış aylarında yer bulmak neredeyse imkansız. Misafirlerini 25 saatlik yolculukta, güzergahtaki eşsiz
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
‘Mammoth task’ completed as Overground line reopens
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
Storm Dennis disruption continues
DISRUPTION as a result of Storm Dennis is continuing in Wales, where some routes remain closed. Transport for Wales customer delivery director Bethan Jelfs said: ‘Whilst the situation on the rail network has improved in the past 24 hours, with lines reopening and others expected to reopen today, there continues to
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,
Industry Insider Week 7 2020 · 6 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Alstom Confirms Bombardier Acquisition Rumours
Alstom has released a statement responding to rumours that it was in acquisition talks with Bombardier. It confirmed it was exploring this option but did not give anything further away at this time. This is the latest attempt by European rail companies to combine forces in the face of growing Chinese
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
Green Light for Panama Metro Line 2 Extension
The ministers also agreed to a 1.5 million PAB (1.4 million euros | 1.5 million USD) contract between Metro de Panamá and the consortium consisting of Thales SIX GTS France SAS and Sofratesa de Panama. This contract is for the preventive and corrective maintenance of the telecommunications equipment for Line
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
Alstom reveals Bombardier takeover talks
THE French train-builder Alstom has confirmed this morning that it is holding discussions about a possible acquisition of Canadian-based Bombardier Transportation, which has a number of sites in Britain including the Litchurch Lane works in Derby. Alstom has made only a brief statement, but it does suggest that an outright purchase
Scrap dealers targeted as railway metal thefts cost taxpayers £1.4m
Scrap metal dealer visits February 2020. Photo: Network Rail Scrap yards in Greater Manchester are being visited by Network Rail and the British Transport Police to ensure dealers are not trading stolen metal. Latest figures reveal more than 400 incidents of metal theft on the railway between London Euston and Carlisle in the
Minister who insisted HS2 costs were stable leaves DfT
TWO transport ministers have lost their posts at the Department for Transport in Boris Johnson’s cabinet reshuffle, in which the headline change was the unexpected departure of chancellor Sajid Javid. The two leaving the DfT are George Freeman and Nusrat Ghani, who may have been the last minister to allege in
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,
Ulaştırmada aslan payı demir yolunun: En fazla ödenek 2 milyar 550 milyon lirayla …
Yüksek hızlı ve hızlı tren projelerine bu yıl yaklaşık 4.9 milyar liralık yatırım yapılacak. En fazla ödenek, 2 milyar 550 milyon lirayla Ankara-Sivas Yüksek Hızlı Tren hattı için ayrıldı. 2020 Yılı Yatırım Programı'na göre, Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanlığı ödeneklerinin yüzde 42.43'ü demir yolu yatırımlarına harcanacak. Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolu İşletmesi'ne (TCDD) 8 milyar 452 milyon lira,
Cummins and Stadler Deliver Big Win in the Pacific Region
Cummins Inc. will power the freight locomotives recently awarded to Stadler Valencia. The tender of 34 diesel electric locomotives will power passenger and freight traffic for Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA). The locomotives will be built by Stadler in Valencia, Spain, further strengthening ties between Cummins and Stadler. The order from TRA features
NRPS in 2019: Have Things Changed?
En yatırımcı KİT yine TCDD olacak
Kamu İktisadi Teşebbüsleri (KİT), bu yıl 24 milyar 316 milyon 672 bin liralık yatırım yapacak. KİT'ler arasında en fazla yatırımı, bu yıl da TCDD gerçekleştirecek. AA muhabirinin, 2020 Yılı Yatırım Programı'ndan yaptığı derlemeye göre, geçen yıl 13 milyar 765 milyon 642 bin lira olan yatırım ödeneği, bu yıl 24 milyar 316
Ulaştırmada aslan payı demir yolunun
AA muhabirinin, 2020 Yılı Yatırım Programı'ndan yaptığı derlemeye göre, Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanlığı ödeneklerinin yüzde 42,43'ü demir yolu yatırımlarına harcanacak. Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolu İşletmesine (TCDD) 8 milyar 452 milyon lira, Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanlığınca gerçekleştirilecek diğer demir yolu projelerine 1,6 milyar lira, TCDD Taşımacılık AŞ'ye 600 milyon lira olmak üzere
Didcot’s Saint to star in Severn Valley Railway spring steam gala
Dutch Premiere: Train with ATO Carries Passengers
From the Archive: Britain joins the European high-speed network
CERTIFER Group Enters German-Speaking Market
About CERTIFER Headquartered in Valenciennes, CERTIFER is a leading global player specialised in railway and urban transportation. Founded in France in 1997, CERTIFER has developed its expertise by providing inspection, certification, test Organisation and testing services in 50 countries all over the world. CERTIFER is a Group of 11 entities worldwide
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
Didcot Railway Centre gala to ‘deliver the goods’ this weekend
1913-built Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0ST Sir Robert McAlpine & Sons No. 31 is seen with a goods train on Didcot’s branch line. Photo: Frank Dumbleton The new Didcot Railway Centre season opens this weekend (February 15-16) with the ‘Delivering The Goods’ steam and diesel gala event. Demonstration freight trains and wagon movements will
Rail Industry Response to HS2 Go-Ahead
“These are crucial decisions that will turbo-charge rail’s role in levelling up Britain’s economy. Taken together, HS2 and High Speed North represent vital investment to improve today’s railway and, through seamless integration with the existing tracks, build a reimagined rail network for the next 100 years. “High Speed North will increase
UK Government to Give HS2 the Go-Ahead
It’s official: Johnson’s Cabinet gives HS2 the green signal
PRIME MINISTER Boris Johnson has announced that HS2 is going ahead, and reaction has been coming in. However, he has criticised the management of HS2 Ltd, particularly in its approach to local communities. Mr Johnson said: ‘The Cabinet has given High Speed Rail the green signal. We are going to get this
Long-awaited Oakervee HS2 review is published
► Primary advantage is capacity, not speed► Costs remain uncertain, particularly for later phases► HS2 must be part of national rail network► Frequency should drop to 14tph, perhaps 16tph later THE review of HS2 from former HS2 chairman Doug Oakervee has been published, to coincide with the Prime Minister’s statement to
This looks like HS2’s day
CAF Wins Contracts with VY and HKL in Norway and Finland
CAF has won contracts worth more than 100 million euros in Norway (with VY) and Finland (with Helsingin kaupungin liikennelaitos). CAF Contract with VY In Norway, the Swedish subsidiary of CAF Group, Euromaint, has signed a 9-year contract with VY for the maintenance of the fleet that will run on the Bergen
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
TCDD’den Marmaray geçişlerine zam
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West Midlands Trains ordered to invest £20m
Avrupa tedirgin! Yüzlerce uçuş iptal!
Havalimanı yetkililerinden yapılan açıklamaya göre, saatte yaklaşık 110 kilometre hızla esen rüzgar nedeniyle meydan hizmetlerinde aksamalar yaşandığı ve uçuş güvenliği için aralarında British Airways, Lufthansa ve KLM’nin de bulunduğu hava yolu şirketlerinin 60 uçuşunun iptal edildiği bildirildi. Rüzgarın uçakların kalkış ve inişlerini olumsuz etkileyeceği öngörüsünde bulunan yetkililer, yolcuların internet sitesi üzerinden
DB Agrees Strategic Collaboration with Ukrainian Railways
The first phase of the strategic co-operation between the two parties should last three months. After this, the parties will negotiate a co-operation contract to assess the operations of UZ and develop a roadmap for improving the company’s operations. UZ says it will not be paying for this first phase;
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
Sarajevo Gets €20m Loan to Overhaul Tramline
The EBRD Green Cities programme will boost public transport in Sarajevo. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Ministry of Finance and Treasury of Bosnia and Herzegovina signed to loan agreements under the EBRD Green Cities programme to improve public transport in Sarajevo. The first loan is for
Handheld Launches New Ultra-Rugged Android Tablet for Tough Environments
Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today announced the new Algiz RT8 — an ultra-rugged 8-inch Android tablet that makes field work faster and more efficient. The new Algiz RT8 ultra-rugged tablet is prepared for whatever the outside environment delivers — extreme temperatures, vibration, drops, water, and dust.
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,
UK’s East West Rail Phase 2 Gets Green Light
ADLINK to Present World’s First MXM GPU Module Based on NVIDIA Turing Architecture at Embedded World
Delivering Performance Enhancements for Mission-Critical Edge Computing and Artificial Intelligence with NVIDIA Quadro RTX ADLINK Technology, a global leader in edge computing, will showcase the world’s first MXM GPU modules powered by NVIDIA® Quadro® RTX™ embedded GPUs featuring the NVIDIA Turing™ architecture and longevity support for embedded applications. ADLINK’s MXM GPU modules can deliver
First Eurostar leaves Amsterdam for London
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
Deutsche Bahn Halts Acceptance of IC2 Trains
Hitachi Rail Commissions Phase 1 of Taipei Metro Circular Line
On 31 January 2020 Hitachi Rail successfully commissioned Phase 1 of Taipei Metro’s new Circular Line (Y). Hitachi Rail Group CEO Andrew Barr attended the new line’s inauguration, which took place at Shisizhang Station. Phase 1 of the Circular Line is the first turnkey project on the metro and the first
The 2020 Railway Forum: Future Transport in Saudi Arabia
Darren Davis, CEO of Maaden, explained that the Kingdom has investment incentives such as abundant mineral resources and energy sources, in addition to the traditional pillars of investment based on providing security and safety, as well as growing awareness in the local community, and future development plans. Matthias Schubert, Executive Vice
HS2 decision could be imminent
RUMOURS are growing that HS2 is about to be given fresh approval, even if timescales have lengthened and costs have almost doubled. Chancellor Sajid Javid met the Prime Minister before the weekend, and it was reported that the Treasury will support the project. While the key Oakervee Review of the project is
Skoda Signs Warsaw Metro Train Contract
Chancellor Sajid Javid expected to back HS2 rail project
Chancellor Sajid Javid is set to throw his support behind HS2 ahead of a key meeting with Boris Johnson and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. It is understood that having reviewed costs and alternatives the Chancellor will “broadly back” the high-speed line from London to Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. Downing Street declined to rule
Chancellor Sajid Javid backs HS2 rail project
Chancellor Sajid Javid has thrown his support behind HS2 in a key meeting with Boris Johnson and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. It is understood that having reviewed costs and alternatives the Chancellor “broadly backs” the high-speed line from London to Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. Downing Street declined to rule out that Mr
Railtrail Tours: Focus on Steam 2020
Railtrail Tours’ brand new ‘Focus on Steam’ 2020 programme features over 25 UK and Europe steam tours, including a new USA option. There will be a variety of short five-day trips of UK steam railways, including miniature to standard gauge. The UK programme kicks off at Easter with two tours departing
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
Prime Minister to host important HS2 meeting
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
Talgo Gifts 250km/h Coach to Chesterfield
“Today’s event and the gifting of the Talgo high-speed technology vehicle, symbolises the culmination of our efforts over the last 2 years as part of Talgo’s ‘All Britain Strategy’. “I am extremely pleased that Talgo remains committed to Chesterfield and shares our ambitions to maximise the opportunities presented by unprecedented growth
Scrapping HS2 ‘would cause 30 years of delays’
A LEAKED letter from Network Rail is said to be warning the Government that abandoning HS2 would mean expensive upgrades of existing classic lines, some of which could take almost 30 years to achieve. The letter from Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines adds that without HS2 planned improvements to the
New York Subway Cars Returned to Service
Bombardier’s fleet of New York City subway cars began running passenger services again on 24 January, following their removal after two separate incidents to do with the door mechanisms. The R179 cars received the approval to start carrying passengers again after Bombardier finished all the necessary works to verify that the
Final New Generation Rollingstock Train Enters Service
“Our highly efficient commuter cars have been performing well, providing passengers in Queensland with a safe and comfortable ride. Bombardier is providing mobility solutions through its NGR and Gold Coast projects, helping the Queensland Government deliver its economic and public transportation development programs. “This significant milestone of the last NGR train
ELeather Makes Global Cleantech 100 List for 2020
This announcement marks the start of an exciting year for ELeather, as it plans to launch a new aviation product that combines sustainability and performance with an added touch of luxury. In addition, the company will launch a new design-specific brand that will aim to help designers across all markets
Stadler to build new Tyne & Wear Metro trains
Ministers and International Executives Discuss 2020 Railway Forum
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
£500m promised by Government to restore historic rail lines
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,
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
ADIF Becomes 8th Rail Infrastructure Manager to Join Eress
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