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Work on Dawlish sea wall continues after the summer break

5 September 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

After a break for the summer tourist season, Network Rail is restarting its upgrade of the sea wall at Dawlish, Devon, so as to provide greater protection to the railway and town from rising sea […]

Events

New Art on the Underground planned for the Northern line extension.

5 September 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Art on the Underground, the organisation funded by Transport for London that invites artists to create projects for London Underground, has commissioned two pieces of original art for the Northern line extension. Samara Scott, who […]

Appointments

Franco Beretta promoted to president of Bombardier Transportation Italy

5 September 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Franco Beretta has been named as the new president and managing director of Bombardier Transportation Italy. He will hold this position in addition to his existing role as region leader, Mediterranean. Since joining the company […]

Business

Ontario’s Metrolinx chooses Icomera for GO Transit fleet Wi-Fi

5 September 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Metrolinx, the transportation authority serving the province of Ontario, is about to Wi-Fi enable the entire GO Transit fleet of vehicles operating in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas – a total of 1,475 installations […]

Appointments

John Sabbas is new Bombardier head of engineering and technology

5 September 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Bombardier Transportation has appointed John Saabas as its new head of engineering and technology. He will report directly to Bombardier Transportation president, Danny Di Perna and will lead the company’s global technology and product development […]

Appointments

Paul Plummer to stay on as Rail Delivery Group CEO

4 September 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Earlier in the year, Rail Delivery Group CEO Paul Plummer announced plans for his retirement. While doing so, he said that he wanted to stay at RDG until the conclusions from the Williams Review were […]

Business

First new driverless train for Shanghai Metro line 14 completed

4 September 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The first of 49 new fully automated eight-car trains for Shanghai Metro’s Line 14 has come off the production line at CRRC Nanjing Puzhen. With a total length of 38,514 km and 31 stations, Shanghai […]

Appointments

Christian Chavanel is new UIC director of rail systems

3 September 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Worldwide railway organisation UIC (Union Internationale des Chemins de Fer – International Union of Railways) has appointed Christian Chavanel to be its new director of rail systems. Christian Chavanel, an engineer with more than 30 […]

Appointments

Susan Evans joins AECOM as head of rail

3 September 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Susan Evans has been appointed to be the new head of rail for UK and Ireland at global infrastructure services firm AECOM. In her new role, Susan will focus on growing AECOM’s rail business and […]

Governance

HS2 ‘Stocktake’ report to government raises storm

3 September 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

In a written statement to Parliament, Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps revisited his earlier announcement of an independent review of HS2, led by Douglas Oakervee, which is due to report in the autumn. […]

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  • Siemens Mobility to install new mobile battery charging demonstrator at Long Marston
  • East West Rail / HS2 crossing earthworks completed
  • Ticketing specialist Unicard acquires Ecebs from Visa
  • Connecticut orders 60 Alstom railroad cars with options for 313 more
  • Access improvements at Warwick station delayed by unexpected foundations
  • Collision at Loversall Carr junction caused largely by driver fatigue
  • Tea room opens in restored Bricket Wood station building
  • Police thwart attempt to steal mail from train
  • West Yorkshire MP visits University of Huddersfield Institute of Railway Research
  • Rail regulator issues safety guidance for minor and heritage railways
British Steel Christmas 2019 Crossrail HS2 London Overground London Underground Network Rail Northern Ireland Northern Powerhouse RAIB Scotland TfL Trako USA Wales West Midlands
  • Phil Mortimer: So where does this leave the overall project budget and actual spend profile? What is the estimated ROI on this…
  • Phil Quantock: The RMT has learnt nothing since the disastrous 1982 strikes by both the ASLEF and NUR unions. If the unions…
  • Clive Payne: There is plenty of high quality coal remaining in the UK - you just need to know where it is.
  • Image of East West Rail overbridge at Calvert Nov 2023.
  • The acquisition of Ecebs from Visa will allow Unicard to add EMV solutions to its portfolio
  • Connecticut Department of Transportation has ordered 60 single-level rail cars from Alstom with options for 313 more
  • Engineers digging lift shafts at Warwick station have encountered unexpected buried foundations
  • Two young men were arrested inside a mail train and charged with theft
  • Jason McCartney MP (third left) visited the University of Huddersfield's Institute of Railway Research with the team from RIA North
  • Connecticut Department of Transportation has ordered 60 single-level rail cars from Alstom with options for 313 more
    Connecticut orders 60 Alstom railroad cars with options for 313 more
    9 August 2023 0
  • Engineers digging lift shafts at Warwick station have encountered unexpected buried foundations
    Access improvements at Warwick station delayed by unexpected foundations
    4 August 2023 0
  • Collision at Loversall Carr junction caused largely by driver fatigue
    3 August 2023 0
  • Tea room opens in restored Bricket Wood station building
    2 August 2023 0
  • Two young men were arrested inside a mail train and charged with theft
    Police thwart attempt to steal mail from train
    2 August 2023 0
  • 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
  • ORR has issued guidance on Safety Management Systems for minor and heritage railways
    Rail regulator issues safety guidance for minor and heritage railways
    1 August 2023 0
  • Two teenage boys were electrocuted over the same weekend in separate incidents in Scotland
    Two teenagers electrocuted over one weekend
    1 August 2023 0
  • Repairing the culvert at Aylesbury will close the railway for 12 days
    Major work to close railway in Aylesbury area
    31 July 2023 0
  • ORR has criticised High Speed One for missing performance targets
    Rail regulator criticises High Speed 1 for missing targets
    31 July 2023 0
  • Pedestrian warned about quieter trains
    2 October 2020 0
  • First Bombardier people movers arrive in Thailand
    19 June 2020 0
  • Bristol Temple Meads turns blue to celebrate NHS
    23 April 2020 0
  • HS2 contractors launch Empowering Communities scheme to tackle homelessness and improve skills
    17 July 2020 0
  • More level crossing madness – Altrincham, Manchester.
    26 June 2020 0
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