Passengers travelling between Cardiff, Manchester and Holyhead can now benefit from faster journeys after Network Rail and Transport for Wales (TfW) worked together to remove dozens of historic speed restrictions for trains on the route. The Class 67 locomotives which haul Mark 4 carriages on TfW’s Premier Service trains had previously seen their speed limited […]
A major milestone has been hit as the line between Kettering and Wigston has successfully been electrified, allowing for greener and quieter journeys along the Midland Main Line in the future. On behalf of Network Rail, Story Contracting played a key part in the project. The Story team were responsible for changes to six structures […]
Siemens Mobility’s digital ecosystem approach, allowing data from different sources to be integrated via APIs, leads to more capacity and energy reduction Innovation within train procurement: Mireo Smart and Smart Train Lease Presenting the high-speed train Velaro for Egypt Siemens Mobility is showcasing its innovations and solutions in hub27 at booth 230 and in the […]
Alstom will be responsible for a comprehensive modernisation of the railway traffic control system in the Katowice agglomeration The reconstruction of line E65 in the section: Katowice Szopienice South – Katowice – Katowice Piotrowice is the largest infrastructure project in the history of Polish railways The construction works are carried out by Torpol S.A., the […]
Network Rail is to carry out more than £5 million of major engineering work south of Leicester station which will improve reliability for passengers for years to come. On Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August, engineers will be replacing a key set of switches and crossings, the specialist equipment used by trains to change from […]
Amtrak is launching a program to revitalize and improve operations of Washington Union Station, one of the nation’s most historic and busiest multimodal hubs. The focus will be on enhancing the customer experience, comfort and security, and implementing investments to better serve the many travelers and visitors that use this iconic station, including Amtrak Northeast […]
Contract, valued at £10.4 million, will support more than 50 roles across England and Scotland Alstom will continue to maintain passenger operator’s 12 five-car Nova 2 EMUs Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has signed a £10.4 million contract extension with passenger operator TransPennine Express to maintain their Class 397 fleet. The […]
A specialist cantilever process has been used for the first time in the UK by HS2 to build the first span of a 472-metre-long single track viaduct in the West Midlands. The River Tame West Viaducts carry three rail tracks in total, made up of one single track viaduct and one double-track viaduct. These precast […]
Work to install the foundations of a new footbridge at the relocated Hairmyres station has begun. Network Rail and contractor AmcoGiffen will be carrying out piling works over the next two weeks (11 to 25 July) as part of the East Kilbride Enhancements project. Engineers will use a 58-tonne piling rig to drive 24 steel […]
Norfolk Southern Corporation’s (NYSE: NSC) latest “Forging a Better Tomorrow” report details the company’s progress on advancing its first-ever Climate Transition Plan (CTP), enhancing safety, and investing in its communities. The annual report, covering 2023 through early 2024, highlights Norfolk Southern’s contributions that foster a sustainable economic ecosystem with community benefits across its 22-state network and […]
