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  • [ 2 July 2025 ] Škoda Group wins new tram contract for Mainz and strengthens its position in Germany Business
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Appointments

Three new board members appointed to HS2 to “strengthen oversight and scrutiny”

14 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the appointment of three non-executive directors to the board of HS2 Ltd, stating that the move is intended to strengthen oversight and scrutiny of the UK’s largest infrastructure […]

Events

HS2 archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old murder victim in Buckinghamshire

13 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

Archaeologists working on the HS2 project in Buckinghamshire have discovered a skeleton believed to be a murder victim from the Iron Age. The archaeology programme is a central part of HS2’s ground preparation works for […]

Community

Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens remembered in mural

12 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

A new mural In the London Borough of Lambeth celebrates one of the most famous gardens of the 17th and 18th centuries that was also the location for a number of early balloon flights. Vauxhall […]

Business

Alstom suggests compromises to European Commission over Bombardier takeover

10 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

As expected, the proposed takeover of Bombardier Transportation by Alstom is now in front of the European Commission. After initial discussions, it seems that Alstom feels that the European Commission may have a few concerns […]

Business

Office for National Statistics to review train company classification

10 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The Office for National Statistics (ONS), which collects, analyses and disseminates statistics about the UK’s economy, society and population, is reviewing how it classifies train operating companies. In a statement released on 9 July 2020, […]

Appointments

Michael Peter to be sole CEO of Siemens Mobility as Sabrina Soussan moves on

10 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Siemens Mobility has announced that Michael Peter will be its sole chief executive officer with immediate effect as his co-CEO Sabrina Soussan leaves the company. Until her contract ends on 31 December 2020, Sabrina will […]

Appointments

Rajeev Joisar to head up Bombardier Transportation in India

10 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Bombardier Transportation has announced the appointment of Rajeev Joisar as managing director for India. In his new role, Rajeev will be responsible for the end-to-end process of business development and sales through to project execution […]

Business

Altran tops the tables for the second year

10 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Global engineering and R&D consultancy Altran has maintained its position as world leader in its field, according to a new analysis of the top 50 providers. US-based consulting and research firm Everest Group released its […]

Appointments

Dyan Crowther to chair NSAR

9 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Dyan Crowther, the chief executive of High Speed One (the Channel Tunnel Rail Link between St Pancras and the tunnel near Folkestone), has been named as the new chairman of NSAR – the National Skills […]

Appointments

Steve Murphy moves up to become CEO of MTR in the UK

9 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Steve Murphy will become chief executive officer of MTR UK, a newly created entity that will replace MTR Europe, following the retirement of Jeremy Long on 30 September 2020. He is currently managing director of […]

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  • Škoda Group wins new tram contract for Mainz and strengthens its position in Germany
  • Derailed train causes delays and cancellations to services to and from London Euston
  • Arriva wins £640 million contract to run main-line train services in Czechia
  • ERTMS digital signalling deployed in northern Sweden
  • Eurostar services disrupted after problems near Lille
  • VTG Rail appoints Matt Hannant as Head of Sales and Marketing
  • Gareth Davies named as SYSTRA’s Market Director for Water & Environment
  • SNCF Voyageurs orders 96 additional RER NG trainsets from Alstom
  • Infrastructure and increased investment needed to unlock economic growth – Transport for the North
  • Report highlights disparity in transport investment between London and the North
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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 German city of Mainz has ordered 22 new trams from Škoda Group with an option for eight more.
  • The front bogie on a London Northwestern Railway train derailed near Bletchley on the West Coast main line.
  • Arriva has won a contract to operate long-distance electric rail services in Czechia from December 2028.
  • ERTMS has been deployed on Sweden's Iron Ore line.
  • Alstom’s RER NG has been running on the RER D line since December 2024.
  • ERTMS has been deployed on Sweden's Iron Ore line.
    ERTMS digital signalling deployed in northern Sweden
    26 June 2025 0
  • Eurostar services disrupted after problems near Lille
    25 June 2025 0
  • VTG Rail appoints Matt Hannant as Head of Sales and Marketing
    23 June 2025 0
  • Gareth Davies named as SYSTRA’s Market Director for Water & Environment
    23 June 2025 0
  • Alstom’s RER NG has been running on the RER D line since December 2024.
    SNCF Voyageurs orders 96 additional RER NG trainsets from Alstom
    23 June 2025 0
  • Infrastructure and increased investment needed to unlock economic growth – Transport for the North
    23 June 2025 0
  • Report highlights disparity in transport investment between London and the North
    9 June 2025 0
  • The ORR has reported on its review of revenue protection practices on the railway.
    Rail regulator recommends improvements in revenue protection
    4 June 2025 0
  • Artist's impression of a West Yorkshire tram.
    Plans for West Yorkshire trams receive major funding boost
    4 June 2025 0
  • Visualisation of a Lumo Class 222 train.
    Lumo awards £50 million contract to enhance and service its Class 222 trains to Alstom
    4 June 2025 0
  • Genesee & Wyoming to be acquired by Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and GIC
    2 July 2019 0
  • Collision at Loversall Carr junction caused largely by driver fatigue
    3 August 2023 0
  • Face masks on trains – is this what they meant?
    15 June 2020 0
  • Morgan Sindall to design new Colindale tube station
    15 September 2020 0
  • UV lights keep London Underground escalators safe
    26 October 2020 0
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