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Steam Illuminations come to the Watercress Line

30 September 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

Hampshire’s heritage Watercress Line will be staging a new event this winter – Steam Illuminations, a digital LED train that creates an incredible light show both on and in the steam train. Consisting of thousands […]

Innovation

HydroFLEX hydrogen-powered train takes to the main line

30 September 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

The UK’s first hydrogen-powered train has run on the main line. The successful run by HydroFLEX, which has been supported with a £750,000 grant from the Department for Transport, follows almost two years’ development work […]

Business

Bombardier extends Traxx service agreement with Knorr-Bremse

30 September 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Bombardier Transportation has renewed its service agreement with Knorr-Bremse RailServices for the maintenance of several hundred Traxx locomotives. Originally signed in September 2010 for an initial term of five years, the contact was extended in […]

Business

RMT calls for government support for open-access operators

30 September 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

As the government continues to fund the franchised train operators, at the same time stating that franchising itself, as a system, will end, the RMT trade union has called for urgent government support for open-access […]

Business

Entertainment provider GoMedia acquired by Icomera

29 September 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Icomera UK, the British subsidiary of the global provider of passenger Wi-Fi for public transport, has acquired London-based GoMedia, which provides on-board entertainment and passenger information. The synergy is obvious. GoMedia was founded in 2015 […]

Business

Stadler to supply up to 80 new trams to Milan

29 September 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Rolling-stock manufacturer Stadler has signed a framework agreement with Azienda Transporti Milanesi SpA. (ATM) of Milan, Italy, for the supply of up to 80 Tramlink trams, making the contract worth up to €172.6 million (£157 […]

Health & Safety

Dog saves man on railway crossing

28 September 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

A man who almost stepped in front of a train at a pedestrian crossing near Hull has his dog to thank for saving his life. The man was wearing headphones when using the footpath level […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Pilot scheme to convince rail passengers to cover up

28 September 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has announced a new joint-working pilot scheme with the British Transport Police (BTP) in London, as rail companies work to ensure people can travel with confidence Four train operators – […]

Appointments

Stadler appoints new executive vice president for service

28 September 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Swiss train manufacturer Stadler has announced that Daniel Baer will take over as executive vice president for responsible for service, following the announcement that current vice president Jürg Gygax will retire on 31 March 2021. […]

Business

Bombardier wins service contract in Singapore

28 September 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

Singapore rail operator SMRT Train (SMRT), supported by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), has signed a new 10-year contract with Bombardier Transportation to provide long-term service support for 636 Movia metro cars currently being delivered […]

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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
  • Two empty passenger trains collide at Neville Hill depot, Leeds
    22 November 2019 0
  • Government decarbonisation plans concern heritage railways
    11 September 2019 3
  • HS2 ‘Stocktake’ report to government raises storm
    3 September 2019 0
  • HS2 contractors launch Empowering Communities scheme to tackle homelessness and improve skills
    17 July 2020 0
  • Charlie Hodgson to lead WSP’s Transport & Infrastructure business in the UK
    24 November 2020 0
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