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Stadler and Newcastle University to collaborate on technology

26 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Rolling stock manufacturer Stadler has formally agreed to work together with Newcastle University on a broad range of initiatives, signing a ‘memorandum of understanding’ to endorse the partnership. The Swiss train-builder has a contract to […]

Business

First new train arrives on Isle of Wight

20 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The first of Island Line’s new Vivarail Class 484 trains has arrived on the Isle of Wight, crossing over from the mainland on the 14:45 ferry to Fishbourne. Vivarail has converted former London Underground D78 […]

Business

Siemens Lincoln bogie service centre completes 500th overhaul

14 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

A significant milestone has been passed as Siemens Mobility’s UK Bogie Service Centre in Lincoln has completed its 500th bogie overhaul for Siemens’ train fleet in the UK. The Lincoln facility services bogies for the […]

Associations

Railway Industry wants clarity on industry structure and investment plans

13 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the national trade body for rail suppliers, has published its submission to the Spending Review in which it urges government for greater clarity in order to support the sector in […]

Appointments

Stadler takes over responsibility for maintaining the Tyne and Wear Metro fleet

5 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Stadler, the Swiss train manufacturer that is building 42 new trains for the Tyne & Wear Metro has taken over responsibility for servicing and maintaining the old Metro fleet in Newcastle upon Tyne. Tyne & […]

Business

Dutch tests show Alstom hydrogen train is
“a fully viable alternative to diesel”

2 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Following successful trial runs made by Alstom’s Coradia iLint hydrogen train in the Netherlands, the Province of Groningen has published a report outlining the results of the tests performed in March on the 65 kilometres […]

Business

First Bombardier monorail cars delivered to Bangkok

2 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The first Bombardier Innovia monorail 300 vehicles for Thailand, which will run on Bangkok’s new Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT) Pink and Yellow lines, have arrived in the Thai capital. Together, the 34.2km Khae Rai-MinBuri (Pink) […]

Business

18 Bombardier VLocity trains for Victoria, Australia

15 September 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

In Australia, the Victorian Government has exercised its call-off option for 18 Bombardier VLocity trains as part of an existing rolling-stock manufacture and supply agreement signed in 2018. Bombardier is to deliver 54 new VLocity […]

Business

Hydrogen trains commence trials in Austria

11 September 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

For the first time, a hydrogen-powered train is running in regular passenger service for ÖBB, the Austrian Federal Railways. The Coradia iLint, built by Alstom in Salzgitter, Germany, uses on-board fuel cells to convert hydrogen […]

Business

Bombardier delivers first of 47 new trams to Duisburg, Germany

11 September 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Bombardier Transportation has delivered the first of the Flexity low-floor trams it is manufacturing for Duisburg in Germany. Comprehensive test and approval runs on the local network will start shortly. Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft AG ordered a […]

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  • Rail regulator recommends improvements in revenue protection
  • Plans for West Yorkshire trams receive major funding boost
  • Lumo awards £50 million contract to enhance and service its Class 222 trains to Alstom
  • First Siemens Vectron MS loco handed over to Italian operator RTC
  • More trains between Bradford and London following government investment
  • Two new trustees for Railway Benefit Fund
  • Emma Haddow appointed Operations Director at Cementation Skanska
  • Northern City line becomes UK’s first signals-free commuter railway
  • Viaduct upgrade in Cornwall results in higher linespeed and improved reliability
  • A-Train of Sweden orders seven Stadler FLIRT trains for Arlanda airport service
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  • Phil Mortimer: A recent funded R&D project focused on the use of alternatives to steel for the ohl masts. This has several…
  • Nigel: Fully support this restoration from the East Lancashire side,existing infrastructure mostly well built and promises a highly efficient 12 mile…
  • Clive Broadhead: After the undoubtedly achievement of resurrecting the railways in Scotland why are the current NR management he'll bent on squandering…
  • The ORR has reported on its review of revenue protection practices on the railway.
  • Artist's impression of a West Yorkshire tram.
  • Visualisation of a Lumo Class 222 train.
  • The first of six Siemens Mobility Vectron MS locomotive has been handed over to RTC at at the Transport Logistic exhibition 2025 in Munich.
  • The first of six Siemens Mobility Vectron MS locomotive has been handed over to RTC at at the Transport Logistic exhibition 2025 in Munich.
    First Siemens Vectron MS loco handed over to Italian operator RTC
    3 June 2025 0
  • More trains between Bradford and London following government investment
    19 May 2025 0
  • Two new trustees for Railway Benefit Fund
    19 May 2025 0
  • Emma Haddow appointed Operations Director at Cementation Skanska
    19 May 2025 0
  • Northern City line becomes UK’s first signals-free commuter railway
    19 May 2025 0
  • Viaduct upgrade in Cornwall results in higher linespeed and improved reliability
    19 May 2025 0
  • The new FLIRT for A-Train will seat 323 passengers and enter service between Stockholm and Arlanda airport in 2029.
    A-Train of Sweden orders seven Stadler FLIRT trains for Arlanda airport service
    19 May 2025 0
  • Campaigners urge PM to support more cross-Channel rail services
    17 May 2025 0
  •  Plan launched to improve Yorkshire’s rail network
    16 May 2025 0
  • Level crossing closed following “shocking misuse”
    16 May 2025 0
  • SKM Warsaw signs contract for 21 new trains with Newag – at a distance
    9 April 2020 0
  • LNER reinstates Hull services
    31 March 2020 0
  • UV lights keep London Underground escalators safe
    26 October 2020 0
  • First trains for Geneva’s new CEVA line delivered
    29 August 2019 0
  • Sir Adrian Montague appointed chairman of Porterbrook
    30 June 2020 0
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