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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Distillery produces hand sanitiser for Welsh railways

29 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The national demand for hand sanitiser has gone through the roof during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, with supplies struggling to catch up. In Wales, a partnership between a budding local distillery and international transport operator […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Personalities urge everyone to Be Safe, Be Patient and Be Kind

29 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Several public figures have made ‘selfie’ videos to thank railway staff for keeping freight and critical workers moving during the Covid-19 crisis. The politicians, sports stars and media personalities filmed themselves giving thanks, and sent […]

Appointments

Andy Byford to be next Transport Commissioner for London

27 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Andy Byford, the former president and chief executive officer of New York City Transit Authority, has been confirmed as London’s new Transport Commissioner. He will join Transport for London (TfL) on 29 June, with the […]

Appointments

James Le Couilliard joins development team at Rock Rail

27 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Rail specialist James Le Couilliard has joined rolling-stock investment company Rock Rail. He will be working with the development team, focussing on rolling stock and rail infrastructure procurement projects in the UK and Australia. Rock […]

Business

Siemens Mobility contracts DB ESG for the next tranche of ETCS installation design work

27 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

As the railway continues to get ready for in-cab signalling using the European Train Control System (ETCS), Siemens Mobility has placed a contract with DB ESG for the installation design work for the Class 60, […]

Appointments

Former adviser to Prime Minister Theresa May joins Arcadis

27 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Lord Gavin Barwell, the former MP for Croydon Central from 2010-2017 who was elevated to the House of Lords in October 2019, has been appointed as a non-executive adviser to international engineering consultancy Arcadis. He […]

Diversity

2020’s Rising Stars announced

26 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

WeAreTheCity is a centralised hub website that houses a multitude of career development resources, assisting women to up-skill, grow their networks and ultimately progress in their careers. It includes gender-related news, a networks directory, calendar […]

Heritage

Barmouth viaduct set for three-year rebuild

26 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

Barmouth viaduct is about to undergo a £25 million upgrade to bring it up to standard and to protect it for the future. The Grade II* listed structure is the only major timber‐built bridge still […]

Appointments

Peter Spuhler takes over at Stadler

26 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Dr Thomas Ahlburg, the group chief executive officer of Swiss train manufacturer Stadler, has left the company after he and the board had different views on the company’s strategic and organisational development. In the interim, […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

GTR protects passengers and staff with a Coronavirus-killer that lasts for 30 days

26 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Train operator Govia Thameslink Railway, which runs trains in southeast England under the Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express brands, has treated its entire fleet of 2,700 carriages, as well as stations and staff […]

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  • 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
  • Rail regulator recommends improvements in revenue protection
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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 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Open-access train operators need government support
    10 April 2020 1
  • Jason McCartney MP (third left) visited the University of Huddersfield's Institute of Railway Research with the team from RIA North
    West Yorkshire MP visits University of Huddersfield Institute of Railway Research
    2 August 2023 0
  • Rail regulator ORR proposes steep increase in HS1 access charges
    30 September 2019 0
  • British Steel to exhibit at Trako in September
    21 August 2019 0
  • Time for a coat of paint at York
    30 December 2020 0
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