Major progress is being made on the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade, with the majority of earthworks, which set the foundations for a new passing track loop between Bamford and Hathersage stations, completed. On completion of this major upgrade project between Manchester and Sheffield, the passing loop will enable passenger trains to pass slower freight trains, […]
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, and Northrail AG have completed a framework contract for 50 multi-system Traxx Universal locomotives with a full-service maintenance package for up to 16 years. The investment was arranged and structured by Northrail for the Paris-based infrastructure investment company RIVE Private Investment (RIVE). Northrail will, on behalf of […]
The first of 38 steel beams that will form the innovative low-carbon structure of HS2’s Wendover Dean Viaduct have completed their 560-mile journey to site ahead of the start of deck construction. Travelling at night to reduce disruption for the local community, the 25m long steel beams were transported on the back of extra-long lorries, […]
Success of Hitachi Rail’s “tribrid” train demonstrates roadmap for decarbonisation across the continent First European fleet able to operate on battery, electric and diesel power completes phase one of roll out in Italy Twenty Masaccio trains, built for Trenitalia as ‘Blues’, have left Hitachi’s Pistoia factory and are operating on lines around Italy The technology […]
Playing a big role in Europe’s largest infrastructure project, the famous ‘Green Progressor’ locomotive has been immortalised in miniature form for the first time, marking a key milestone in the HS2 project. The 00 gauge class 66 (66796) miniature locomotive – rebranded in 2021 by GB Railfreight (GBRf) with an HS2-inspired design – has recently […]
Great Western Railway has embarked on a revolutionary journey with the trial of new software that will allow customers to see real-time train service information. The four-month trial of the digital platform from rail tech developer Whoosh began at the start of May and allows customers to see real-time journey information for the train they […]
Alstom signed the Ukraine Business Compact and supports the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London The aim of the Compact is to highlight business community’s support for peace and reconstruction of Ukraine At regional level, the initiative was signed by Sławomir Cyza, Managing Director of Alstom in Poland, Ukraine and Baltic States 21 June 2023 – […]
HS2 has begun assembling the UK’s first major railway viaduct to be entirely manufactured off-site, in a move that represents a major step forward for viaduct design and promises to boosting safety and efficiency on site. Unlike more traditional viaduct designs, every major element of the 880m long Thame Valley Viaduct is being manufactured in […]
Siemens Mobility and SWEG open depot for battery-powered trains in Offenburg New home for sustainable mobility and predictive maintenance to ensure 100% availability of the fleet 27 zero-emission Siemens trains expected to enter service in Network 8 “Ortenau” in mid-December 2023 – a first in Germany SWEG and the State of Baden-Württemberg sign transport contract […]
The company delivering Britain’s new high speed rail network has today (14 June) launched an innovation competition to bring new thinking to the installation of key rail systems infrastructure including track and signalling on the new line. HS2 Ltd is looking for companies of any size and industry to enter its competition and propose new […]
