Police evacuated a major railway station in Paris after a fire engulfed multiple vehicles and sent a large cloud of black smoke over the surrounding neighbourhood. Officers said the fire was under control by nightfall on Friday but flames could still be seen rising from the street near Gare de Lyon
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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
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
OEBB Makes Neulengbach Station Accessible
Another central component will the tactile guidance system for the visually impaired. OEBB will further install new platform roofs and waiting rooms on both platforms, which will protect passengers from heat, the cold, rain, snowfall and wind, making their dwell time more pleasant overall. The existing access routes for passengers and the
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
UK Government to Invest £2.5m in CrossCountry
The UK Rail Minister announced a 2.5 million GBP (3 million euros | 3.25 million USD) investment to fund improvements on CrossCountry Trains. Starting in May 2020 some CrossCountry services will run longer trains, amounting to more than 5,000 additional seats each week. By mid-2021 there should be a further 15,000
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
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,
New Worcestershire station opens
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
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
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
DB Regio Mitte Modernises Double-Decker Trains
Following acceptance of the vehicles by RMV, the first three modernised double-deckers entered regular timetabled services on 17 February 2020, almost two years before the official start of the new contract period. DB Regio’s air-conditioned, refurbished double-decker trains now have new seats with more space between the seats. The four-seat arrangements
Two killed and several injured after Sydney to Melbourne train derails
Two people have been killed and several more injured after an XPT train derailed close to Melbourne, Australia. One of the deceased is believed to be the driver. Those injured were being treated by emergency services and one person was airlifted to a hospital in Melbourne. Five carriages and the locomotive left the
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
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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,
Alstom to Equip 19 ICE 1 Trains with ETCS
Deutsche Bahn AG has commissioned Alstom to retrofit 19 first-generation ICE trains (ICE 1) with the latest ETCS signalling technology. The contract is worth in excess of 10 million euros (10.8 million USD). Alstom says it will complete it by September 2021. Alstom has previously retrofitted 39 ICE 1 trains for
Industry Insider Week 7 2020 · 6 Must-Read Rail News Stories
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
Siemens Mobility to Deliver 18 Mireo Trains to DB Regio
“This is good news for the Lausitz region. With the new Mireos, we're getting more modern and higher-quality trains, which is exactly what we had envisioned for the Lausitz network in the tendering process in 2019. Moreoer, we'll be adding more train-kilometres on the network and reorganising the service in
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
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,
NRPS in 2019: Have Things Changed?
Didcot’s Saint to star in Severn Valley Railway spring steam gala
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
Alstom Delivers 130th Tram to Bordeaux
Alstom has delivered its 130th Citadis tram to Bordeaux. The city is one of Alstom’s long-standing customers and now has one of the biggest tram fleets in the country. Bordeaux Métropole ordered these trams in four sets starting in 2000. The first entered passenger service in 2003. In total, Bordeaux’s fleet
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
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
WiFi SPARK: New Year… Old Customers?
WiFi SPARK was delighted to welcome in 2020 with the news that the first two of many customers will be extending their contracts and continuing to work with WiFi SPARK in the coming years. Class 170 for Transport for Wales © TfW London Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has guest-access WiFi throughout the park. The contract
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
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
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;
Visit Unipart at Asia Pacific Rail 2020
We will also present a Technical Seminar on the massive productivity improvements through using the McCulloch solutions at 4pm on the 12th March. Whatever the service you need from us, you can be assured that we will can add value to your operations through: Optimised costs, improved performance, reduced risk, better
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
Stadler KISS Trains to Operate DB IC2 Services
Starting in March, Deutsche Bahn will operate 17 Stadler KISS double-deckers under its IC2 service. Deutsche Bahn announced it was purchasing the 17 trains, which had been operating for Westbahn in Austria, in July 2019. They will build up the company’s existing vehicle fleet, especially in line of recent news that
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,
New Direct Amsterdam-London Eurostar from April
Eurostar has been running direct services from London to Amsterdam since 2018. To mark the new direct service, the inaugural Eurostar departed Amsterdam for London at 7:48am on 4 February. A week later, on 11 February, passengers will be able to buy tickets for the new service. Tickets will start at
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
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
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
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
Prime Minister to host important HS2 meeting
Sika Powerflex Technology Wins Innovation Award
Sika, an expert in sealing and bonding solutions for the rail industry, has been awarded the 2019 Swiss Technology Award in the Innovation Leaders category for its Powerflex high-performance adhesive technology. The company’s new range of SikaForce polyurethane assembly adhesives has been developed to meet the requirements of lightweight construction in
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
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
Stadler to build new Tyne & Wear Metro trains
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,
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
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
27 January: news in brief
Minister has ‘gut feeling’ HS2 will go ahead A GOVERNMENT minister says he has a ‘gut feeling’ that HS2 will go ahead. Brexit secretary Stephen Barclay told the BBC that the project was essential because it would ‘level up’ the transport network in Britain. Meanwhile, speculation is growing that the Government
Complexity and risks of HS2 were ‘under-estimated’
Photo: HS2/PA Wire HS2 is over budget and behind schedule because its complexity and risks were under-estimated, according to the Whitehall spending watchdog. The National Audit Office (NAO) warned that it is impossible to “estimate with certainty what the final cost could be”. It published a report urging the Government and HS2 Ltd
HS2 still faces ‘significant risks’, says Audit Office report
THE project to build high speed lines between London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds is falling years behind schedule and costing a lot more than forecast, because both the Department for Transport and the government’s developer HS2 Ltd ‘widely underestimated’ the budgets and completion dates, according to a new report from
24 January: news in brief
New Australind Railcar Design Unveiled
The current McGowan Government blames the former Liberal National Government for a lack of investment in the Australind rolling stock, saying that this has allowed problems such as a build-up of corrosion to occur, leading to cancelled services. Australind Action Plan In response to passenger feedback, the McGown Government has put into
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
IGW Awarded ZELC Outstanding Supplier of 2018
Our IGW plant in Suzhou is very honoured to be awarded the title of “Outstanding Supplier of 2018” by CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd. (ZELC). We are very grateful to ZELC for its support and recognition of our work in all aspects. BMT drive solutions employees accepting the ZELC ‘Outstanding Supplier’ award ©
Bob Harvilla Joins PowerRail Board of Directors
PowerRail, an AAR M-1003 quality certified company, has announced the recent appointment of Bob Harvilla, Vice President of Sales, to the PowerRail Board of Directors. Bob started his career with General Electric Company in May of 1973. During the course of his 22+ years at GE, Bob held various Sales and
BTS Ankara Şube Başkanı Özdemir: Yüksek hızlı trene yüzde 80 zam daha yapılabilir
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları (TCDD), YHT abonman bilet ücretlerine zam yaptı. İndirim oranlarının kaldırılması üzerinden gerçekleşen fiyat artışının sonunda Eskişehir ile Ankara hattında 30 günlük abonman bilet ücreti yüzde 251 oranında artışla 480 TL'den 1687 TL'ye çıktı. Gazete Duvar'dan Serkan Alan'ın haberine göre, Birleşik Taşımacılık Çalışanları Sendikası (BTS) Ankara Şube Başkanı
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
22 January: news in brief
New Veterans’ Railcard to go on sale this year RETIRED HM Forces personnel will be able to take advantage of discounted rail travel when a new railcard goes on sale from Armistice Day in November. Transport secretary Grant Shapps announced the latest railcard at St Pancras International, where he was joined
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
From The Archive: Sir Allen Sarle
Original article excerpt from The Railway Magazine, January 1898 Illustrated interviews: Sir Allen Sarle, General Manager, London, Brighton and South Coast Railway. The retirement of Sir Allen Sarle in the course of the next few weeks means the disappearance of an old familiar face from the management of the London, Brighton and
Shapps calls for more information ahead of HS2 decision
Shapps calls more information ahead of HS2 decision
21 January: news in brief
BST Wins Maintenance Contract in China
Bombardier’s joint venture in China, Bombardier Sifang (Qingdao) Transportation Ltd. (BST), has won a maintenance contract for 656 high-speed train cars. BST has won a contract with China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (China Railway) to provide maintenance services for 656 high-speed train cars, equating to 71 trains. BST previously manufactured
Industry Insider Week 3 2020 · 7 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Rail Associations Sign Digital Automatic Coupling Charter | Science & Technology VPI, Allianz pro Schiene, NEE, VDB, VDV and UIP signed the Charter on Digital Automatic Coupling in Hamburg on 14 January. These associations are convinced that a strong rail freight sector needs digital automatic coupling. It will encourage a shift
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
Cost of HS2 could rise to £106bn, according to leaked report
A LEAKED copy of the forthcoming Oakervee Review into HS2 is reported to be warning that the costs of the project could rise again, to £106 billion. The original budget still being confirmed by ministers last summer was £55.7 billion, including substantial contingency margins. The total then rose to around £78
