FirstGroup has reached an agreement with the Department for Transport (DfT) regarding the termination fee for the TransPennine Express train operating company, with operates the TransPennine Express (TPE) franchise. One of the conditions of the Emergency Recovery Measures Agreements (ERMAs) created by the DfT in response to the coronavirus pandemic was
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Reviewers Appointed for Rail Baltica Technical Design in Latvia
RB Rail AS has appointed reviewers to assess the detailed technical design and provide design expertise services of the Rail Baltica high-speed railway line in Latvia following a successful tender process. The contract, worth approximately 2.42 million euros, has been awarded to the partnership 3TI PROGETTI ITALIA S.p.A. – YUKSEL PROJE
A New Take On Machine, Fleet, and Infrastructure
Cost-efficiency remains the main goal of mechanised track construction. However, sustainability, digitalisation, and life-long support for machines and customers have been shaping daily work routines more and more. The family business Plasser & Theurer has a proactive approach to this change. The Austrian full-range supplier is expanding its services using
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Network Rail and RIBA Announce Railway Station Design Competition Winner
Edinburgh-based architectural practice, 7N Architects, has won a competition to shape Britain’s future railways, Network Rail and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) have announced. The contest asked architects, engineers and designers from across the world to suggest how small to medium-sized stations could improve the travel experience of millions
Artificial Intelligence to Increase Rail Track Safety
The Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) is funding the HARMONY project to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect irregularities on railway tracks. The project, run by Mission Embedded, Frequentis, and the Institute of Computer Technology at the Vienna University of Technology, will investigate the use of an
Mace and Dragados Wins HS2 Birmingham Curzon Street Station Contract
End of Hitachi trains crisis ‘a long way off’
EXCLUSIVE THE return of all Hitachi-built Intercity Expresses to normal service is ‘a long way off’, according to notes of an internal industry briefing seen by Railnews. The document also reveals that two types of cracking have been discovered and that welding to repair the damage will be a ‘highly specialist
Crossrail trains running through central section under test
TEST trains have started running every 15 minutes in the 42km central section of London Crossrail, and Crossrail says it is ‘on track’ for opening during the first half of 2022. The Trial Running programme involves integrated trials of the railway to demonstrate that the Elizabeth Line is safe and reliable,
Cracks in Bogies of Hitachi-Built Class 800 Trains Sees Them Withdrawn from Service
Other train operating companies are lending any rolling stock they can spare to the affected operators to help keep disruption to a minimum. Operators are also using alternative trains where suitable. For instance, LNER is bringing two InterCity 225 trains back this week. Passengers have also been given the option of
Connecting Europe Express to Visit 26 Countries as Part of the European Year of Rail
The project involves the European Commission, rail operators, infrastructure managers and numerous other partners at EU and local level. Events at each stop will illustrate rail’s key role and the challenges it needs to overcome to attract more passengers and freight. Five conferences have so far been confirmed ‒ in Lisbon,
LNER to bring back older trains as IET disruption goes on
THE disruption on intercity routes between London, Leeds and Edinburgh, and also between London, Bristol, south Wales and south west England is continuing today, after cracks were found in some Hitachi-built Intercity Express units on Saturday morning. After several days of speculation, the Rail Delivery Group has said the cracks were
Stadler and Siemens Mobility Consortium Wins Contract to Upgrade Lisbon Metro
GEOWEB® System Provides Ballast Stabilisation for Werrington Dive Under
GEOWEB® Ballast Stabilisation System Creates High-Stiffness Foundation Under Track High-speed passenger trains in shared corridors introduce new challenges in managing the existing capacity of railroad systems. When slower-moving freight trains need to cross these high-speed lanes, it can result in inconvenient and costly delays. Such was the case at Werrington Junction,
Rail disruption due to train cracks to last ‘for a number of weeks’
Amtrak CEO Calls on US Congress to Support Modern, Efficient Rail Network
These new segments, which would be designed for 220mph operation, would connect to NEC tracks at endpoints. But beyond that they would be almost entirely separate from the current NEC network. Consequently, their construction would be basically disruption-free on current NEC services, meaning that construction works could proceed alongside upgrades
Alstom to Supply On-Board Automatic Train Operation System to Paris Metro
Alstom has been selected by public transport operator Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP) to provide its interchangeable communications-based train control system (I-CBTC) for lines 10, 7bis, 3bis and 3 of the Paris Metro. As many as 91 carriages of the new MF19 trains, designed and manufactured by Alstom at its
More rail disruptions due to cracks found in Hitachi 800 trains
Photo: PA Media Great Western Railway (GWR) and LNER services are being disrupted for a third day due to cracks in some Hitachi 800 trains. GWR advised passengers with tickets for long-distance journeys on Monday “not to travel” as there is “no service or an extremely limited service” between London Paddington and
Rail minister urges safety plan as IET disruption goes on
THE government is urging Hitachi to set out a ‘comprehensive safety inspection plan’, and a ‘longer-term repair strategy’ for the Intercity Express fleets withdrawn on Saturday morning, including its estimate of when the present crisis will be over. Services on GWR and LNER are set to be disrupted for at least
DfT confirms cracks as Intercity Express disruption continues
CRACKS have been confirmed in the chassis of a number of Hitachi-built Intercity Expresses, and serious disruption is continuing on intercity routes as emergency checks are carried out. It is not clear how many faults have been found, and some trains are returning to service. Htachi said: ‘Inspection has identified cracks
All Intercity Express trains withdrawn for emergency checks
ALL fleets of Hitachi Intercity Express trains have been withdrawn after ‘hairline cracks’ were reported. The mass withdrawal has meant that GWR, LNER and Hull Trains intercity services have been cancelled today while Hitachi checks the units. Passengers are being advised not to travel today on these routes. GWR said: ‘This problem
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DB Engineering & Consulting Wins Contract for Bad Kleinen Curve
DB Engineering & Consulting has won the tender for the construction of the Bad Kleinen ‘connecting curve’, part of the line upgrade between Lübeck and Schwerin in northern Germany. The 63km route from Lübeck to Bad Kleinen is currently a single-track, non-electrified main line with a maximum line speed of 120km/h.
Avanti West Coast Trains Introduces At-Seat Food and Drink Ordering
Avanti West Coast has introduced a new service on the West Coast Partnership network that enables all its customers to have food and drink delivered to their seat. Available on its trains across the West Coast Main Line, this new feature follows a successful 2020 trial. Known as ‘At-Seat Order’, the service
World Passenger Festival Will Be Live in October!
World Passenger Festival is back to its live edition this October, reuniting the global public transport operators to discuss the transformative era of mobility. Taking place on 5th-6th of October, at The Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam, the World Passenger Festival brings together over 100 speakers for two packed conference days. Transport
Full HRA Awards results: record entries; Dartmouth Steam Railway big winners
The Dartmouth Steam Railway were the big winners at the 2021 Heritage Railway Association (HRA) awards – which were hosted virtually due to COVID-19. Closely beating Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, Didcot Railway Centre, the Seaton Tramway and the Statfold Barn Railway, Dartmouth scooped the Outstanding Visitor Attraction for a
Avanti automates train catering
PASSENGERS on Avanti West Coast services travelling Standard class may now order food and drinks from their seats, using a new app. Passengers in First have had at-seat service since Avanti’s predecessor Virgin introduced Pendolinos more than 15 years ago, but ‘At-Seat Order’ in Avanti West Coast Standard has now been
Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Project Turns Its Focus to Station Construction
The Metro Tunnel, previously known as the Melbourne Metro Rail Project or Melbourne Metro 1, has reported significant progress. Its twin nine-kilometre tunnels have moved closer to completion, switching the project’s focus on to its five new underground stations. Last weekend Alice, the third tunnel boring machine (TBM) to finish work on
Rail Baltica Opens Public Tender for Cableway Components
The first open public procurement contract, for the supply of the cableway components, has been announced for Rail Baltica (RB). When completed, the 870km railway infrastructure project will link Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and, indirectly, Finland. The tender, which is worth around 46m euros (55.2m USD), includes multi-ducts, cable ducts, cable channels,
International Transport Solutions for Rolling Stock Projects
VR FleetCare BLOG: International Transport Solutions for Rolling Stock Projects Author: Inari Tykkä, Project Manager In line with our growth strategy, we seek growth in neighbouring areas in the Nordic and Baltic countries by participating in international maintenance tenders. With international tenders, we are also able to design completely new types of
PREVIEW: May issue of The Railway Magazine
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 covers the show-stealing Legendary Lady at the Severn Valley Railway Gala, plus take a look at the FREE The World of Railwayana
Services restored between Leeds and York after derailment
TRAINS are running again between Leeds and York via Church Fenton after an engineering train became derailed early yesterday, according to National Rail. Rail passengers between the two cities had to travel via Harrogate after the incident in the small hours of yesterday morning in which five wagons of an engineering train
Canadian Pacific Files Formal Objection to Canadian National Merger Waiver
Canadian Pacific (CP) has filed a formal objection with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) stating that Canadian National (CN) doesn’t qualify for a waiver of the STB’s rules for major transactions regarding its proposal for Kansas City Southern (KCS). In its letter, CP claims that the CN/KCS transaction doesn’t satisfy any
Network Rail Completes Extensive Bank Holiday Upgrades
Network Rail completed extensive upgrades to the line between Euston and Scotland over the early May bank holiday weekend. Between 1 and 3 May, teams carried out a range of work to enhance passenger and freight services on the West Coast Main Line. The improvements to Network Rail’s North West and Central
New general secretary of RMT named
BLS Puts First MIKA Trains into Passenger Service
Private Swiss rail operator BLS will put its first MIKA (Stadler FLIRT) trains into service. From 10 May the first MIKA trains will operate on the route between Bern and Neuchâtel. The new rolling stock will allow BLS to gradually replace older vehicles. This order is the largest rolling stock order
RMT confirms East Midlands Railway strike dates
Derailed engineering train blocking line
AN engineering train became partially derailed in the small hours of this morning, disrupting services between York and Leeds. The accident occurred at Church Fenton, where five wagons became derailed just before 02.00 today. No one was hurt. The train had been delivering new rails, and engineers were called to the scene
Alstom Delivers 100th Electric Locomotive to Indian Railways
Alstom has delivered the 100th electric locomotive to Indian Railways. These locomotives have 12,000 horsepower, making them the country’s most powerful Made-in-India electric locomotives. The contract between Alstom and Indian Railways, worth 3.5 billion euros and signed in 2015, is for 800 fully electric 12,000 HP locomotives for freight services. Each
RMT has change of heart over strike call
THE RMT has withdrawn statements it made earlier today about forthcoming strikes of senior conductors on East Midlands Railway. The reason for the change of heart is not yet clear. The union said it will be making a further statement ‘in due course’. source= http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2021/05/04-rmt-has-change-of-heart.html
Strategic Cooperation for Rail Treatment
The first product of the new cooperation is a two-part rail treatment vehicle system (ROMILL), which will be deployed in Japan from the second half of 2021. More on robel.com/railtreatment. Strong partners for rail treatment: from left – Lutz Jelitto (Schweerbau), Walter Bredemeyer (BSS Automation), Frank Mevert, Jörg Mevert (both Mevert Maschinenbau),
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'de 24 saatlik grevlere sahne olacak Üst düzey şeflerin grevleri, Rmt tarafından East Midlands Demiryolunda güvenlik konusunda bir anlaşmazlık olarak adlandırıldı. 16, 23 ve 30 Mayıs Pazar günleri 24 saat açık üç yürüyüş düzenlenecektir. Bunların sonuncusu resmi tatil hafta sonu olurdu. Sendika, üst düzey şefler için yeni istihdam şartları ve koşulları ile
Severn Valley Railway Class 50 Alliance wins HRA award
Class 50 Alliance team. Photo: Ted Dunster Severn Valley Railway’s (SVR) Class 50 Alliance have won the first ever diesel preservation award in the Heritage Railway Association’s 2021 scheme. Over three decades, the Class 50 Alliance has acquired five Class 50 diesel electric locos with a sixth on long-term loan. The
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Ticket examiners join ScotRail walkouts from Sunday
Freight Operator Lineas Acquires Independent Rail Partner
The freight operator Lineas has acquired Independent Rail Partner (IRP), a Rotterdam-based operator, in order to strengthen its presence in the Netherlands. Rotterdam is a major freight hub, being a major European freight port. Consequently, Lineas, Europe’s largest private rail freight company, saw this acquisition as an important step. Lineas has
Network Rail Listed Times Top 50 Employer for Women
Network Rail (UK) has been listed as one of the Top 50 Employers for Women in Britain by the Times. The infrastructure manager says this accolade reflects its efforts to improve diversity and become a more inclusive employer in an industry that has traditionally been and still is a predominantly male
Deutsche Bahn: Even Quieter Freight Trains by 2025
Deutsche Bahn announced its interim goal along with the company’s annual noise control report. By 2025 all 850 electric locomotives will be fitted with quiet disc brakes. 90 percent of these locomotives are already equipped in this way. The remaining ten percent of vehicles have now been given a deadline. Moving
Suppliers for Sydney Airport Metro Shortlisted
Two companies have been shortlisted for the key construction contract on the new metro line that will connect Greater Western Sydney and the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport. The ultimately successful tenderer will construct more than 10km of viaducts, bridges and embankments to support the railway tracks and associated
US Government Issues $1.69 Billion in COVID-19 Relief Funding to Amtrak
Hitachi Joins the US High Speed Rail Association
Alstom and Long Island Rail Road Partner to Explore Battery Traction
Alstom has signed a product test agreement with New York’s Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to explore the opportunities for converting the commuter line’s M-7 railcars to battery traction. The two parties would examine the feasibility of running battery electric multiple units (BEMUs) on the Port Jefferson and Oyster Bay branch
Industrilas Expands to France
The office will be run by Martyn Davidson, who has joined us as Managing Director of the new French subsidiary. Martyn’s knowledge of the industry and his expertise in startup organizations makes him perfect for this role. Martyn and his team’s first priority is to increase the presence and position of
Avanti West Coast launch social media forum for disabled passengers
Avanti West Coast has become the UK’s first train operator to launch a dedicated social media forum for disabled passengers. The Facebook group will “enable independent travel for all”, according to the firm, which runs services on the West Coast Main Line. Related articles Disabled passengers can apply to join by searching for
The Rhaetian Railway’s New Capricorn Train Wins Design Award
The Capricorn train, procured by Rhaetian Railway (RhB) and manufactured by Stadler, has won a renowned design prize. RhB is currently acquiring 56 four-car multiple units from Stadler that it will operate in portion working. It is the largest rolling stock order in the history of RhB. The multiple units, equipped
Rail Baltica Selects Electrification Partner for 870km High-Speed Line
The energy (ENE) engineer (the companies listed above) will first conduct a number of technical and economic studies to prepare for procuring the electrification design and build tender. During the implementation phase the ENE engineer will act as FIDIC engineer, supervising the design and construction, and performing testing and commissioning
Isle of Wight reopening delayed by software problems
REFURBISHED trains intended for the Isle of Wight have developed software problems, and the line will not be able to reopen in May as planned. Instead, South Western Railway said it was ‘disappointed’ to announce that the service between Ryde and Shanklin will still be provided by buses into the summer. SWR
‘Eddystone’ returns to Swanage Railway after major overhaul
Photo: Andrew P.M. Wright. A classic 1940s express steam locomotive has returned to the Swanage Railway after an extensive three year £350,000 overhaul by its owners. After a period of tests, Swanage Railway hopes to have 1946 Southern Railway rebuilt West Country Class Bulleid Pacific No. 34028 ‘Eddystone’ hauling trains between
Reopening plans for Locomotion in Shildon announced
Network Rail Invites Private Sector to Invest £1 Billion in Telecoms Infrastructure
Network Rail has invited private sector companies to invest 1 billion GBP in telecommunications infrastructure to upgrade the country’s railway network. In return for the investment, the companies would be allowed to commercialise spare capacity. Network Rail is looking for investment from the private sector for its trackside fibre-optic cable network.
New Construction Type of Push Buttons for Glass Doors
TSL-ESCHA’s door opening push button PK52 is now available for installation in glass doors of buses and trains. San Francisco (USA), Calgary (Canada), West Midlands (UK), Stockholm (Sweden), Hamburg (Germany), Minsk (Belarus), Moscow (Russia) – PK52 door opening push buttons are spread across the globe in a wide range of vehicles.
Network Rail proposes £1bn privatisation of railway telecoms
Network Rail proposes £1bn private sector investment in railway telecoms
Free tickets as National Railway Museum reveal reopening plans
Curatorial Team Assistant Martyn Halman prepares SECR D Class No. 737 ahead of reopening. Photos: Charlotte Graham Families and rail enthusiasts will soon be able to visit the National Railway Museum, as free tickets are released from today (April 26). The museum temporarily closed as part of the national lockdown on
Canadian National Makes Rival Bid for Kansas City Southern
Canadian National has written to the Board of Directors at Kansas City Southern, submitting its proposal. Canadian National has also submitted a letter to the Surface Transportation Board. Canadian National said that KCS and its shareholders were free to decide which of the two offers was preferable and CP was
Alstom Wins APM Operations and Maintenance Contract in Houston
Alstom did not have automated people mover systems in its portfolio prior to its acquisition of Bombardier Transportation. The company now supports automated transit systems at airports in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Las Vegas, New York, Newark, Orlando, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa and Houston. Alstom will
Volunteers launch conversion of first hydrogen shunter
YOUNG volunteers have started to strip down a Class 08 diesel shunter in preparation for its conversion to hydrogen power. The project is the first of its kind in Britain, and is the product of a collaboration between the University of Birmingham, Birmingham-based Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions and the heritage Severn
Nomad Digital Partner with Irdeto
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Transport Secretary urged to electrify railways to meet carbon targets
More railway lines must be electrified if the UK is to meet its targets to cut carbon emissions, according to the rail industry. Fifteen industry, business and campaign groups have written to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps urging him to launch a “no regret” scheme of electrification work. Related articles The letter stated
Swedish Operator SJ to Strengthen Digital Capabilities with S3 Passenger
Swedish Rail Operator SJ to Strengthen Its Digital Capabilities by Partnering with S3 Passenger Sqills has been selected by Swedish rail operator SJ to deliver the leading S3 Passenger SaaS solution for inventory, reservation, and ticketing. This contract will offer a new range of services for SJ to promote rail as
Alstom-led Consortium Completes Signalling Upgrade in Poland
An Alstom-led consortium has completed signalling upgrade works in Poland that will allow operations of 200km/h on the E65 railway line. The consortium, comprising Alstom, Thales and Nokia, delivered ERTMS/ETCS Level 2 signalling for the railway line that connects Warsaw and the port of Gdynia in northern Poland. The railway line
British Rail Industry: Rail Decarbonisation Not Possible without Electrification
“It’s great to launch the ‘Why Rail Electrification?’ report today, as part of RIA’s RailDecarb21 campaign – calling on the Government to support efforts to decarbonise the rail network ahead of the COP26 Conference in Glasgow later this year. “The report clearly shows the rail industry will be unable to decarbonise
Williams rail review quietly renamed by DfT
THE long-awaited Rail Review commissioned from Keith Williams by the Department for Transport in the autumn of 2018 has gained a new official co-author and title. The Review has been repeatedly delayed and is now at least 18 months behind schedule, with the Covid-19 pandemic adding to the hold up. It
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Danish State Railways Increases Capacity of New Intercity Trains by 10%
Network Rail fined after substation fire injured worker
Swiss Federal Railways Orders 60 Double-Decker Trains from Stadler
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has ordered 60 double-decker trains from Stadler. This order is worth around 1.3 billion CHF (1.18 billion euros). SBB is aiming to expand capacity in order to offer more regional services while adhering to accessibility requirements. This order is an option from an existing contract. 41 of
Questions over drainage at Carmont derailment site
A NEW interim report from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch into the fatal derailment at Carmont near Stonehaven last August has raised question marks over Network Rail’s procedures for inspecting drains on the railway. Three people were killed on board a ScotRail HST on 12 August when it hit debris. The
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Rail Ballast Stabilization with the GEOWEB® 3D Soil Confinement System Presto Geosystems’ free online webinar will be presented by Bryan Wedin on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT. Earn 1.0 PDH Credit Webinar Focus Ballast degradation can rapidly occur under heavy axle loadings over soft subgrade soils. Ballast failure can
RB Group Orders 3,600 Container Flat Cars from UWC
United Wagon Company (UWC) will deliver 3,600 container flat cars to transport company RB Group. RB Group has ordered flat cars of the model 13-6903. This model has a length of 80ft and a load capacity of 74.5t. Each flat car can accommodate containers measuring 20ft, 30ft or 40ft, including refrigerated
RMT steps up Network Rail jobs dispute
THE RMT has launched the next phase of its campaign opposing Network Rail plans which it claims would result in ‘thousands of job losses by this September and a wholescale dilution of safety standards, including halving the frequency of safety critical maintenance work’. Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines has responded
New hope for Eurostar with funding deal in sight
NEW reports are claiming that Eurostar’s lenders have agreed a deal to continue loans said to be worth at least £400 million beyond their original repayment dates this summer. Eurostar has been struggling against the impact of Covid-related restrictions on international travel, and its service has been cut back to just
Protests over East West Rail’s route into Cambridge
PROPOSALS to take a southerly route for East West Rail from Cambourne into Cambridge have sparked opposition from campaigners, who are calling for a judicial review. East West Rail Co considered five possible alignments to take the railway back into Cambridge, but an EWR report published earlier this year says that
BMT Drive Solutions: An Important Step in Gear Localization
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Finland Introduces 7,000 Ton Freight Train
Modular Lightning Protection for Railway Enclosures
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Polly Trottenberg Sworn in as Deputy Transportation Secretary
US Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, has sworn in Polly Trottenberg as his deputy, following her Senate confirmation (82 in favour, 15 against) on 14 April 2021. Polly Trottenberg Ms. Trottenberg has worked more than 25 years in the public sector and most recently worked for seven years as New York
Alstom to Supply 20 Regional Trains to Italy
The Coradia Stream trains are adaptable. For example, the seating arrangements can be altered depending on need with more seats for long journeys and fewer seats for shorter journeys to optimise capacity. The interiors can also be adapted to reflect passenger priorities such as bicycle racks, vending machines, or work
Commercial Seat Selection Features in S3 Passenger
Commercial Seat Selection Features in S3 Passenger A seat is a seat. Or is it? Not when it comes to commercial seat selection. Traditionally, most train and bus operators followed a rather rigid and strictly dualistic pattern when it came to distinguishing between various commercial seat classes. For those who wished
Construction starts on new Devon station
National Railway Museum sets net zero target ahead of reopening
The National Railway Museum and the Science Museum Group have set targets to achieve Net Zero by 2033. The museum says it is committed to changing the way it works to achieve a balance between the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced and the amount removed from the atmosphere. Related articles Small but
MPs intervene in disused railway structures debate
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND has come under more pressure over its proposals to demolish or infill more around 130 old railway bridges and cuttings to reduce maintenance costs. HE is responsible for the Historical Railways Estate (previously dubbed the ‘Burdensome Estate’) in England, Wales and Scotland, which it inherited when the British Railways
Czech Railways Signs Framework Agreement for 180 Rail Cars
Czech Railways have signed a framework agreement with a consortium comprising Siemens Mobility and Škoda Transportation for 180 rail cars. The national carrier will use these passenger coaches on long-distance domestic and international routes. The framework agreement allows for the purchase of 182 cars. The additional two would be purchased by
Iarnród Éireann Optimises Railway Operations in Ireland with Frequentis
Iarnród Éireann, Irish Rail, has been implementing the Frequentis fixed terminal railway dispatcher terminal to enhance rail operations across Ireland. The new digital platform provides increased situational awareness for the controller and geo redundancy, providing a modern and future proof solution as an upgrade to the existing Frequentis system, installed
Long-running dispute over guards on South Western Railway settled
Photo: Victoria Jones/PA Wire Railway workers have accepted a deal to end a long-running dispute over guards on trains. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) on South Western Railway (SWR) voted to back an agreement, which draws to a close one of the longest-running industrial disputes in decades. Related
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ScotRail threatened by more industrial unrest
Survey claims to reveal post-lockdown travel patterns
THE Campaign for Better Transport is predicting that few longer-term changes to travel patterns are likely after the pandemic, quoting a survey of transport users carried out in March. If the survey is right, public transport will continue to provide almost half the journeys, with cars in a narrowly dominant position,
OEBB and DB Present Brenner Base Tunnel Northern Approach Route
A milestone for the Brenner Base Tunnel project: Deutsche Bahn and Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) have presented the northern approach route for the tunnel through the Alps. The northern approach route – a new railway line – will measure 54km in length, of which 60 percent will be under ground. Deutsche Bahn