UK Government Confirms Funding for Key Rail Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20250 The UK government has confirmed a series of major rail infrastructure investments as part of its 92.8 billion GBP Plan for Change, delivering what it describes as the “biggest boost to England’s transport infrastructure in a generation.” The announcement details funding for five strategic rail upgrades across the country, aiming to
London St. Pancras Highspeed & Eurostar Propose Capacity Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20250 London St. Pancras Highspeed has signed a letter of intent with Eurostar to mark the beginning of steps to expand capacity at St. Pancras International. The announcement comes following an independent study commissioned in late 2024 that explored how the station could evolve to meet ever-expanding passenger growth. St Pancras International Station ©
Network Rail Test Tracks – A Reimagined Future at RSN 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20250 Situated in both Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire and Tuxford, Nottinghamshire; Network Rail’s two Rail, Innovation and Development Centres (RIDC) play a key role in the development of new rail systems across the UK, providing testing grounds within a large sandbox for those looking to introduce new technologies to the industry. The sites,
Network Rail Issues Birmingham Travel Advice Ahead of Black Sabbath Farewell Show Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20250 Network Rail has issued travel advice ahead of a busy weekend in Birmingham as local legends Black Sabbath are planned to take their final bow at Villa Park this Saturday. The event is just one of several huge gatherings in the city over the weekend which also includes England v India
The Decarbonisation of Rail Freight at RSN 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20250 In 2025, decarbonisation is the biggest talking point within any single industry you could name. All over the globe, products from Pringles, all the way to Persil, are being changed in the name of net-zero. But when it comes to the rail industry, it’s not quite as simple as cardboard packaging.
ORR Rejects Three New West Coast Main Line Service Contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20250 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has rejected a set of applications from three different companies seeking track access contracts to run services along the West Coast Main Line (WCML). The contracts, which saw each company seek to collaborate with Network Rail, were rejected on the grounds of a lack
UK: ETCS Upgrade Work Begins on 16 HSTs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20250 Work has officially begun on the fitting of digital in-cab signalling technology on a set of High Speed Trains (HSTs) in the UK. The work will see 16 Class 43 power cars be adapted to support ETCS (European Train Control System) equipment as part of the 1.4 billion GBP East Coast
RIA Publishes Review 12 Month Review of Labour’s Rail Performance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20250 The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published a Review of the Government’s progress on rail thus far, marking the end of the Labour party’s first 12 months in office since gaining power on 5 July 2024. The report, named ‘One Year of Government – The Railway Industry Association’s Review of UK
Hitachi Rail Completes Delivery of New London Underground Signalling System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20250 Hitachi Rail has completed work on the deployment of a new signalling system on the London Underground’s Circle, District, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines. The deployment, which has been regarded as one of the most challenging technical upgrades of Transport for London’s Four Lines Modernisation (4LM) project, is also the
HS2: TBM Anne Completes Final Stretch of Northolt Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20250 HS2 has completed the final 3.4-mile stretch of excavation of the main 8.4-mile Northolt Tunnel under London, hitting a major milestone in the construction of infrastructure for the service. Completed by the fourth of four tunnel boring machines (TBMs) on 26 June; the twin-bore tunnel is the second longest on the
Eurostar Class 373 Power Car 3999 Announced for The Greatest Gathering Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20250 Alstom has announced the latest addition to The Greatest Gathering: the Eurostar Class 373 power car 3999. The locomotive, which was built by Alstom in 1996 at Belfort, France, will appear at Alstom’s event next month, offering visitors a rare chance to see the high-speed train up close. The Eurostar 3999 will
New West Yorkshire Trial to Aid Blind Passengers with Temporary Travel Pass Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20250 A new trial throughout West Yorkshire will see LNER, Northern and TransPennine Express collaborate to provide journey experience improvements for blind customers throughout the region. The new trial will be carried out as part of the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS). Customers walking through a gateline at Manchester Victoria station © Northern The
New Trial to Offer Safety and Security Across Nottingham Tram Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 26, 20250 Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Gary Godden, Nottinghamshire Police and Nottingham Express Transit (NET) have announced a joint partnership to bring a new, 12-month pilot safety scheme to public transport across Nottinghamshire. Operation Safenet will see the three parties come together to collaborate and share information in order to prevent crime,
Network Rail, Freshwave & Neos Partner to Strengthen UK Signal Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 26, 20250 Network Rail, Freshwave and Neos Networks have formed a new partnership to eliminate signal blackspots along Britain’s rail network. The partnership will see the three companies come together to provide a substantial upgrade to Britain’s rail telecoms infrastructure. Private investments into the project are expected to save the taxpayer around £300m © Network
Network Rail Awards Contracts for 450,000 Tonnes of Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20250 Network Rail has signed a new set of contracts for the provision of nearly 450,000 tonnes of rail until 2030. The contracts, which will be active from 1 July, have been awarded to British Steel, Saarstahl Rail and Voestalpine, with Arcelor Mittal also now able to supply rail on an ad-hoc
Railway 200: Flying Scotsman to Appear at The Greatest Gathering Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20250 Alstom has announced the latest addition to the line-up of world-famous rail vehicles at its upcoming event, The Greatest Gathering, as the Flying Scotsman is confirmed to be in attendance at the show in August. The world-famous steam engine, which is owned by the National Railway Museum, will appear at the
Northern, East Midlands Railway and TransPennine Express Expand Ticket Acceptance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20250 Starting from Sunday 22 June 2025, customers travelling on Northern, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express services will be able to use their ticket on any of the three operators’ services within two hours of a cancellation. Passengers holding a valid ticket will be able to travel on any service between
Southeastern and Network Rail Kent Unite Under South Eastern Railway Leadership Team Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20250 Network Rail Kent and Southeastern have united to operate under a single leadership team, South Eastern Railway. The move to the unified model has been made in order to both increase investment and improve efficiency for passengers across the south east, as well as serve as a key step towards the
AVA Bridge: A New Era for Accessible, Sustainable Footbridges Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20250 By Andy Backhouse, Technical Manager, Outokumpu More than a thousand small and medium-sized railway stations in the UK have no pedestrian footbridges, while many existing bridges are in disrepair and need urgent replacement. Since the 1960s, bridges have typically been designed individually and built on-site. It’s time-consuming, costly and carbon-intensive. With mounting
UK Government Commits to HS2 Project Reset Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20250 The UK government has confirmed it will accept all recommendations of the James Stewart review into the HS2 project, with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander unveiling a reset plan that aims to restore control and rebuild public confidence. The review, commissioned in October 2024, highlighted long-standing issues in the management of HS2.
UK: First Freight Service Runs on East West Rail Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20250 The East West Rail line has seen its inaugural freight service as part of the implementation of a new strategic rail freight interchange in Northampton. The first of its kind to travel along the line, the freight service from Didcot entered the new infrastructure at Oxford before travelling 35 miles to
TBM Emily Completes 3.4 Mile Journey Beneath London Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20250 The third of four tunnel boring machines (TBMs) has completed its 3.4 mile drive beneath the ground at Green Park Way in Greenford, West London, moving HS2 closer to completion of the capital’s Northolt Tunnel. The TBM, Emily, was first launched in February 2024, and has now completed the excavation of
£500 Million Network Rail Deal to Secure British Steel Jobs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20250 The Transport Secretary has announced a five-year, 500 million GBP agreement between Network Rail and British Steel, safeguarding thousands of manufacturing jobs and supporting the continued operation of the Scunthorpe steelworks. The deal, confirmed during a ministerial visit to the site, will see British Steel provide over 337,000 tonnes of rail
Spending Review: Rail Responds Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20250 A number of industry figureheads have offered their takes on the Chancellor’s 2025 Spending Review. The review, which was held yesterday (11 June), saw Chancellor Reeves officially announce funding injections for a number of transport projects throughout the UK, including 15 million GBP for new rail, tram and bus networks across
Avanti West Coast Launches Virtual Work Experience Course Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20250 Avanti West Coast has launched a new, entirely virtual work experience course for young people aspiring to a career in rail. The six-hour course, which has been realised through a partnership with careers platform Springpod, is a free online programme aimed at anyone over the age of 13 and includes information
Railway 200: Exhibition Train 2025 Tour Dates Revealed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20250 Railway 200’s exhibition train, Inspiration, is set to embark on a national tour over the next twelve months as Railway 200 celebrations get underway. Tour dates are available over the next six months, with Inspiration set to visit 27 locations across England, Scotland and Wales, beginning at the Severn Valley Railway,
Coventry University Supports Next Stage of Very Light Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20250 Coventry University’s Research Centre for Future Transport and Cities is contributing to the development of Coventry’s Very Light Rail (CVLR) system by helping to assess public responses to the new transport mode. The centre will gather and analyse feedback from passengers using the city’s CVLR demonstrator. The Coventry Very Light Rail initiative
Derby-Built Alstom Trains Enter Service for London Northwestern Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20250 A new fleet of Alstom electric trains manufactured in Derby has entered passenger service for London Northwestern Railway on routes to and from London Euston. The Class 730/2 trains, built by Alstom at its Derby Litchurch Lane Works, consist of 36 five-carriage units, totalling 180 new carriages. The introduction of the fleet
Network Rail Announces Nine Day Line Closure Between Redhill and Tonbridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20250 Network Rail has announced a nine-day closure of the line between Redhill and Tonbridge as work is carried out to strengthen the railway embankment near Edenbridge. During the closure, which will take place between Saturday 16 and Monday 25 August 2025, buses will replace trains along the route. Network Rail has successfully
UK: Passengers Invited to Trial GPS-Based Train Ticketing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20250 From today (6 June), rail passengers in Yorkshire and the East Midlands are being invited to register for a digital ticketing trial designed to make train travel more straightforward. The initiative is part of the government’s wider efforts to reform the rail system and increase public transport use. An EMR Class 170
UK: Alstom to Service and Upgrade Class 222 Trains for Lumo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20250 Alstom has signed a 50 million GBP contract to refurbish and maintain five Class 222 trains that will operate under FirstGroup’s Lumo brand. The agreement, made in collaboration with FirstGroup and rolling stock owner Eversholt Rail, will support the introduction of new open-access passenger services between Stirling and London. The contract
ORR Calls for Applications for Cross-Channel Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20250 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has reached out to both Eurostar and a number of new applicants looking to run cross-channel rail services to provide plans for the assignment of access to Temple Mills International Depot (TMI). The regulator recently commissioned an independent assessment of capacity at TMI following
Chancellor Announces Major Investments into City Region Transport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20250 England is set to receive its biggest ever investment into city regional local transport over the next five years in a move labelled by the Chancellor as the ‘Renewal of Britain’. Travellers across the North, Midlands and South West are soon to see major investment into buses, trams and local train
Northern Introduces New Assisted Travel Support Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20250 Northern has launched a new service aiming to provide information and guidance for passengers in need of assistance when travelling. The service, which is available through WhatsApp between 6:00 and 23:00, seven days a week, offers access to a dedicated travel support team equipped to provide information on journey planning, disruption
First Electric Train Travels Between Wigan and Bolton Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20250 The North West’s first electric train has taken its first journey between Wigan and Bolton. The newly electrified train undertook its maiden voyage on the 6.5-mile route between 01:15 and 01:40 on Tuesday 3 June, with technical teams monitoring the vehicle’s journey in real-time as part of a comprehensive test regime. First
Office of Rail and Road Publishes New Revenue Protection Suggestions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20250 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has recommended a series of improvements for the handling of revenue protection within the rail industry, with new suggestions on how to make it more consistent, fair and effective. The suggestions come following a review commissioned by the government which found inconsistencies in approaches
First HS2 Platform Takes Shape at Old Oak Common Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20250 HS2 has seen the installation of its first dedicated platform in an underground box at the new Old Oak Common station.The platform, which is one of six set to be installed at the to-be-superhub in West London in anticipation of HS2’s arrival, has been built in advance of an additional
Network Rail Signs New Solar Agreement with EDF Renewables UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20250 A new solar farm in Norfolk is set to provide power for a number of Network Rail stations and offices following a deal between the rail body and energy supplier EDF Renewables. The Corporate Purchase Power Agreement will see the farm provide Network Rail with 64GWh of clean energy at a
IN PICTURES: HS2 TBM Caroline Emerges at Green Park Way Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20250 HS2 Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Caroline has emerged from the ground at the project’s Green Park Way site in Greenford, West London. The TBM’s 9.48 metre diameter cutterhead, front and middle shield (weighing 850 tonnes) were lifted from the earth on Sunday 25 May following the completion of its 5-mile journey
Major Regeneration Project Planned for Waterloo Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20250 Network Rail Property, Places for London and the London Borough of Lambeth have formed a new strategic partnership to develop a regeneration project for both Waterloo Station and the South Bank neighbourhood. The new partnership expands upon a framework published last year, named the Waterloo Station Vision, which set out a
South Western Railway is Nationalised, Returning to Public Control Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 25, 20250 From 25 May, South Western Railway (SWR) services have officially returned to public ownership, marking the first implementation of the government’s rail reform agenda. This transition represents the beginning of a wider strategy to consolidate and restructure the national rail system following nearly three decades of privatised operations. To commemorate this historic
Alstom Announces Locomotion No. 1 Exhibit for The Greatest Gathering Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20250 Alstom has announced the latest exhibit to be confirmed for its upcoming festival, The Greatest Gathering – Locomotion No. 1 – the world’s first steam locomotive to operate on a public railway. The 200 year-old steam engine, which is being loaned by the National Railway Museum, will appear at the three-day
New High-Frequency Public Transport Network Unveiled for North Wales Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20250 A new plan for a high-frequency public transport network across North Wales has been unveiled by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates. The network aims to connect communities with increased rail and bus services across the region, and will see the introduction of metro style trains on
New Platform Opened at Bradford’s Forster Square Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20250 The opening of a new platform at Forster Square Station in Bradford has facilitated an additional five services per day between Bradford and London. The introduction of the new platform, which was made possible via a multi-million pound funding boost provided by the government, is hoped to both ease congestion and
Uber Partners with Gemini Trains for New Cross Channel Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20250 Uber has announced plans to introduce a series of cross-channel rail services through a co-branding partnership with Gemini Trains, which has stated intentions to purchase a set of 10 newly-designed trains. The two companies have stated that the new service would aim to deliver both competitive fares and a high-quality passenger
ORR Calls for Better Communication in Rail Passenger Assistance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20250 The UK’s Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has called on train operators and station managers to make better use of available data and improve communication methods to enhance the experience of passengers who require assistance when travelling. In a newly published report, the regulator sets out findings from a review
Northern City Line to London Begins Signal-Free Operation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20250 The Great Northern ‘Northern City Line’ to London has become the country’s first commuter railway to operate without the use of trackside signals in a major milestone. Traditional signals were removed from the side of the track this past weekend (17 & 18 May) as part of the 1.4 billion GBP
SWR Introduces Superfast Wi-Fi on Select Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20250 South Western Railway (SWR) has introduced superfast Wi-Fi on services between the London suburb of Earlsfield and Basingstoke. Capable of providing speeds up to 20 times faster than the current available average, SWR have now become the first train operator in Europe to implement the new rail-5G Wi-Fi technology. The new superfast
Network Rail Unveils Transformative Plans for London Liverpool Street Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20250 Network Rail has unveiled new plans for a transformation of London Liverpool Street station. The planning application submitted by Network Rail has been validated by the City of London, and includes various future-proofing measures to provide additional space, as well as further connect the station to the local rail network across
Government Announces Funding for Rail Replacement Accessibility Improvements Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20250 Four projects aiming to provide more accessible travel on rail replacement coaches with improved audio & visual aid have been chosen to receive a share of 800,000 GBP of government funding as part of the Plan for Change. The projects, which include a 3D animated avatar that allows passengers to ask
Regional Leaders Propose New Liverpool-Manchester Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20250 Regional leaders have put forth proposals for a new Liverpool-Manchester Railway in a move that is predicted could kickstart a 90 billion GBP transformation across the North West of England. Alongside Rail Minister Huw Merriman and civic and business leaders across the North West, Mayors Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram have
Greater Anglia to Be Nationalised in October 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20250 The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that Greater Anglia will transfer to public ownership on 12 October 2025. The move will see the East Anglian rail operator brought under the control of a government-owned company. This will follow the nationalisation of South Western Railway on 25 May 2025 and of
HS2 Reaches Major Milestone with Completion of Bromford Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20250 HS2’s first rail tunnel has been completed following the excavation of a 3.5-mile stretch of earth, officially forming the Bromford tunnel. The tunnel, which connects Warwickshire and Birmingham and is set to be the longest railway tunnel in the West Midlands, begins in Water Orton and ends in Washwood Heath. The Tunnel
HS2 Reaches Major Milestone with Completion of Bromford Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20250 HS2’s first rail tunnel has been completed following the excavation of a 3.5-mile stretch of earth, officially forming the Bromford tunnel. The tunnel, which connects Warwickshire and Birmingham and is set to be the longest railway tunnel in the West Midlands, begins in Water Orton and ends in Washwood Heath. The Tunnel
British Steel Launches Recruitment Drive for Over 180 New Jobs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20250 British Steel is recruiting more than 180 new employees for jobs across its UK operations as it prepares to increase production levels in the coming months. The recruitment drive is part of the company’s plans to boost output and support its long-term sustainability goals. British Steel is looking to recruit over 180
UK: DfT Lowers Minimum Train Driver Age Requirement to 18 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 7, 20250 The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that it has officially lowered the minimum age requirement to become a train driver in the UK by three years, with new jobs and apprenticeship schemes set to launch in December. The decision will see young people aged 18 and over able to gain
Test Ride Bookings Now Available for Coventry Very Light Rail Demonstrator Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 2, 20250 Coventry City Council has opened online bookings for members of the public to test ride the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) system for the first time. The free rides will take place on a 220-metre demonstration track in the city centre between late May and the end of June. Coventry Very Light
UK: Isle of Wight Island Line Resumes Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 2, 20250 Full service has resumed on the Isle of Wight’s Island Line after a nine-month programme of essential repairs have been carried out on Ryde Pier. The works, which were carried out by Octavius, were completed via the use of a tensioned access platform (TAP) – marking the first time the method
Wigan Council Approves Plans for New £32 Million Golborne Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 2, 20250 Wigan Council has approved a planning application for a new, 32 million GBP train station in Golborne. The station, which aims to reconnect Golborne to the railway for the first time in 60 years, forms part of Greater Manchester’s plans to improve connectivity across communities as part of its Bee Network
Stadler and Nexus Provide Update on New Tyne and Wear Metro Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20250 Nexus has provided further updates on the suspended rollout of its new fleet of Metro trains, manufactured by Stadler for the Tyne and Wear Metro. The introduction of the fleet, part of the largest investment in the Metro’s history, has encountered a temporary pause due to an identified issue with door
Network Rail Issues Travel Advisories During May Engineering Works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20250 Network Rail is encouraging passengers to check their journeys ahead of a number of works taking place across Britain’s railway network over both the early and late May bank holiday weekends. The works, which are valued at 133 million GBP, will see Network Rail undertaking over 630 projects across the country. Network
UK: Northumberland Line Hits 250,000 Trip Milestone Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20250 Northern has announced that the Northumberland line has hit a new milestone as 250,000 passengers have travelled on the service since its re-introduction in December 2024. The service, which calls at Newcastle and Manors alongside new stations in Seaton Delaval, Newsham and Ashington, was brought back into operation as part of
Arriva Proposes New Direct Service Linking Newcastle & Brighton Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20250 Arriva Group has submitted an open access application to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) for the introduction of a new direct rail service linking Newcastle and Brighton. If approved; the new service will travel via London Gatwick and provide five trains per day in each direction, establishing the first
New Tram Track Installed in Manchester City Centre Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20250 Essential works to install a set of new tram tracks in Manchester city centre have been completed on time, with services now resuming along timetabled routes. The works, which are part of a planned 147 million GBP package to maintain, upgrade and improve the city’s Metrolink network, were completed over the
UK: Network Rail Issues Travel Advice During Blackheath Tunnel Closure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20250 Network Rail has outlined a temporary timetable for passengers looking to travel via the Blackheath tunnel between Sunday 18 May and Sunday 27 July 2025, as the tunnel is set to close for a period of 10 weeks. The closure, which will lead to a diversion via Greenwich, is due to
TfGM Begins Procurement for New £1.6 Billion Metrolink Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20250 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched the procurement process for the next operating and maintenance contract for Metrolink, the UK’s largest light rail network. The new contract is valued at up to 1.6 billion GBP and will run for up to 11 years. The current contract, held by KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM)
Eurostar Service Centre Opens at St Pancras International Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20250 Eurostar has officially opened a new Service Centre at St Pancras International, designed to provide a more streamlined and accessible experience for customers seeking assistance with ticketing and travel enquiries. The new facility, located within the main terminal, replaces the previous customer service podiums and includes three seated desks staffed by
Past & Present: The Midland Pullman Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20250 Despite my position of employment, I do not tend to make it any kind of habit to loiter around railway stations at the crack of dawn, especially on a Thursday morning (and one following a long weekend, at that!). However, this morning is a little bit different, and a little bit
Northern Rail Trials New Priority Seating Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20250 Northern Rail has introduced a new range of priority seating options on board 12 of its passenger trains in a new trial across its services. The new seats, which can now be found on six Class 156 trains and six Class 170 trains operating within the North West and Yorkshire &
Plans Approved for Liverpool’s New Baltic Triangle Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20250 Liverpool City Council has approved plans for a brand-new station in the city’s Baltic Triangle district. The station, which forms part of Mayor Steve Rotheram’s initiative to improve public transport across the Liverpool City Region, is set to cost roughly 100 million GBP and will compliment existing rail projects, including the
UK: First Refurbished Unit Enters Operation on Southeastern Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20250 Southeastern Railway has introduced its first refreshed Class 376 Electrostar unit into operation across its Metro routes. The vehicle – Unit 376027 – is the first train to have undergone the new, mid-life transformation procedure, which is part of the operator’s wider fleet improvement programme. The refurbishment of the units forms part
Steam Locomotive Operates with Digital Signalling in Industry First Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20250 A steam locomotive has successfully run using Hitachi Rail’s European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling technology for the first time. The trial, completed on the Cambrian line in Wales, marks a new development in the integration of heritage rail vehicles with modern railway infrastructure. Hitachi Rail Enables Digitally Signalled Steam Locomotive
Power Upgrades Underway to Support New Piccadilly Line Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20250 UK Power Networks Services has signed a 24 million GBP contract to deliver High Voltage (HV) power network upgrades to support new rolling stock on London Underground’s Piccadilly line. The work forms part of a broader infrastructure programme preparing the network for the introduction of the new trains. This is the second
East Midlands Railway Rolls Out Refurbished Class 170 Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20250 East Midlands Railway (EMR) has unveiled its first fully refurbished Class 170 train as part of a 23 million GBP programme to modernise its regional fleet. The refurbished trains aim t0 deliver a more comfortable, connected and reliable travel experience for passengers across the East Midlands and South Yorkshire. EMR unveils newly
FirstGroup Calls for Passenger Protections in UK Rail Reform Plans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20250 FirstGroup has expressed its support for the UK Government’s proposed railway reforms but has emphasised the importance of safeguarding passenger interests as the sector transitions to the new Great British Railways (GBR) structure. The company has submitted its formal response to the government’s consultation on the forthcoming Railways Bill, which will
HS2 Completes Tunnel Extensions Designed to Avoid Sonic Booms Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20250 Contractors working on HS2 have completed construction of portal extensions at the southern end of the Chiltern Tunnel, a measure designed to reduce micro-pressure waves produced by high-speed trains. The tunnel, which is 10 miles long and located to the north-west of London, will accommodate trains travelling at up to 200mph. The
Coventry Very Light Rail Set for City Centre Demonstration Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20250 RailAdventure UK, a transport services company based in the West Midlands, has been appointed to operate the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) vehicle during its upcoming city centre demonstration. The trial will take place on a 220-metre section of track between Greyfriars Road and Queen Victoria Road in Coventry in May
Reverse Beeching: A Potential Lifeline for a Historic Solution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20250 In 1963, noted physicist Dr Richard Beeching, who was appointed chair of the British Railways Board under the Macmillan government, published the first of two reports that would alter the state of rail services in the United Kingdom for generations to come. The Reshaping of British Railways, a report detailing a
UK: Leisure Now Leading Reason for Rail Travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20250 New research published by the Department for Transport (DfT) indicates that leisure is now the most common reason people travel by train in Great Britain, with more than half of surveyed rail passengers citing leisure as their primary purpose. The findings are based on a nationwide passenger survey conducted by the
FS Group Plans High-Speed Rail Link Between Paris and London by 2029 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20250 Italian transport operator FS Group has confirmed plans to launch a new high-speed rail service between Paris and London by 2029. The initiative forms part of the company’s 2025–2029 Strategic Plan and is supported by an investment of 1 billion EUR. FS Group states that the planned service will provide an additional
UK: Rail Innovation Funding Looks to Enhance Passenger Experience Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20250 The Department for Transport has launched a new round of its First of a Kind (FOAK) competition, offering 5 million GBP in government funding to trial new technologies that could improve passenger experience across the rail network. Run in partnership with Innovate UK, the FOAK competition is now in its eighth
UK: Siemens Mobility Breaks Ground on New Chippenham Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20250 Siemens Mobility has officially broken ground on its new, 100 million GBP facility in Chippenham, Wiltshire. Leaders at Siemens Mobility were joined by Rail Minister, Lord Peter Hendy, Chippenham MP, Sarah Gibson, past employees and members of the local community to mark the beginning of the construction process. The new facility is
UK: CrossCountry Announces Changes to Nationwide Timetable Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20250 CrossCountry has announced new changes to its service timetable, effective from Sunday 18 May. The changes are set to include extra weekday services and longer trains on long-distance routes from the South West to the North East, as well as services from Manchester to the South Coast. The new timetables come into
UK: Kettering to Wigston Electrification Receives ORR Authorisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20250 Journeys between Kettering and Wigston will soon be performed by electric trains following an official declaration that the line is ready and safe for their operation along the route, with the final decision officiated both on time and under budget. Certification was awarded by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR),
London St. Pancras Highspeed to Launch Incentive Scheme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20250 London St. Pancras Highspeed, the new trading name of HS1 Ltd, has announced a new financial incentive scheme aimed at encouraging international train operators to expand services between London and mainland Europe. The International Growth Incentive Scheme, launched today for consultation, is designed to make better use of the high-speed line
London St. Pancras Highspeed to Launch Incentive Scheme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20250 London St. Pancras Highspeed, the new trading name of HS1 Ltd, has announced a new financial incentive scheme aimed at encouraging international train operators to expand services between London and mainland Europe. The International Growth Incentive Scheme, launched today for consultation, is designed to make better use of the high-speed line
London St. Pancras Highspeed to Launch Incentive Scheme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20250 London St. Pancras Highspeed, the new trading name of HS1 Ltd, has announced a new financial incentive scheme aimed at encouraging international train operators to expand services between London and mainland Europe. The International Growth Incentive Scheme, launched today for consultation, is designed to make better use of the high-speed line
Network Rail Awards £1.1 Billion Contract for New OTMs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20250 Network Rail has awarded a set of contracts worth 1.1 billion GBP to four suppliers for a set of on-track maintenance machines. The contracts, which have been awarded to Balfour Beatty Rail Limited, Colas Rail Limited, Swietelsky Babcock Rail (SB Rail) and VolkerRail Specialist Businesses Limited, will see Network Rail take
Arriva Group Invests in Hitachi Rail Tri-Mode Train Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20250 Arriva Group is investing 300 million GBP in a new fleet of Hitachi Rail battery-hybrid trains designed to increase seating capacity and support the UK’s decarbonisation efforts. The order comprises nine tri-mode trains, totalling 45 rail cars, to replace the entire Grand Central fleet. The trains will be built at Hitachi
UK: Bug Hotel Installed at Warwickshire Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20250 The Heart of England Community Rail Partnership (Heart CRP) has, in collaboration with Network Rail Central route, Friends of Lapworth station, E H Smith Builders Merchants and Lapworth Primary School, installed a new bug hotel at Warwickshire station. The lavish, comprehensive accommodation, which is capable of housing a wide variety of
UK: KeolisAmey Signs New Eight Year DLR Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20250 KeolisAmey has announced the continuation of its operation and maintenance for London’s DLR network with the signing of a new eight-year contract. The contract will also see the company, which has operated the DLR since 2014, introduce 54 new trains onto the system within the span of agreement. KeolisAmey has operated the
Amey Appointed to Network Rail’s Development and Design Partnership Framework Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20250 Amey has been selected as a design and consultancy partner for Network Rail’s Development and Design Partnership Framework (DDPF), which aims to improve rail infrastructure in the north of England. The framework, valued at 300 million GBP, will span five years and support various strategic rail programmes. As part of the framework,
Business as Usual as British Steel Undertakes Planned Annual Maintenance Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20190 British Steel will shortly start its annual programme of safety and maintenance work at its sites in the UK and Europe. Every summer the business undertakes the planned works to further improve the safety and efficiency of its operations. British Steel CEO Gerald Reichmann said: We strive hard throughout the year to maintain
New CAF Trains for Northern to Enter Service on 1 July Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 26, 20190 United Kingdom: On 1 July the first nine trains of Northern’s new fleet for local services will enter service. A Class 331 Civity EMU for Northern by CAF © Northern The trains will operate services between Cumbria and Manchester Airport, Liverpool and Manchester Airport, and Doncaster and Leeds. In total, Northern’s new fleet
Equality. Diversity. Inclusion. This Is Not Altruism. Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20190 On 23 June it is International Women in Engineering Day. HS2 Ltd is one of the companies in rail proactively working towards changing the employment landscape in construction and engineering. Curzon Street Station visual © HS2 Ltd At Railtex this year Mark Lomas, Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at HS2, gave a
London: CAF to Supply 43 Metro Trains for DLR metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20190 CAF has signed a contract with Transport for London (TfL) for the design and manufacture of 43 new driverless metro trains for the Docklands Light Railway (DLR). CAF to supply new metro trains for London – DLR Stratford International extension © Transport for London The Spanish rolling stock manufacturer will deliver 43
UK: New Greater Anglia BMUs Receive ORR Approval Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20190 UK: The Office of Rail and Road, the regulatory authority for rail in Britain, has given its approval for the 24 four-car bi-mode FLIRT trains Stadler has been manufacturing for Greater Anglia. Stadler says these are the first FLIRT trains in the country to get this ‘authorisation for placing into
Industry Insider Week 23 – 13 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 23 for 3–7 June 2019: Eurodual six-axle locomotive © Stadler Rolling Stock FLIRT train for Dallas, Texas © Stadler Stadler to Deliver 8 FLIRT Trains to Texas Swiss train manufacturer Stadler has entered into a
Siemens Mobility Joins Competition to Win HS2 Bid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20190 HS2 train design as submitted by Siemens Mobility Ltd © Siemens Siemens Mobility’s Experience in the High-Speed Sector Siemens wanted to highlight its experience in the high-speed sector for both rolling stock and infrastructure. It said its Velaro platform was used in several countries, such as Spain, China, Russia, Germany, France and
Bombardier and Hitachi Reveal Proposed HS2 Train Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 Not to be outdone by Alstom and its unveiling of its proposed design for the new HS2 trains, Bombardier and Hitachi also reveal their first image of their proposed HS2 train design. Bombardier-Hitachi HS2 train design © Bombardier Bombardier-Hitachi Joint HS2 Rolling Stock Bid Bombardier and Hitachi announced in July last year that they