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Japanese PM and Cameron Visit Hitachi Rail Site

Japanese PM and Cameron Visit Hitachi Rail Site

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe and UK Prime Minister David Cameron visit Hitachi Rail Europe's North Pole train maintenance centre as part of UK tour.

Crossrail 2 Project – London’s Next Infrastructure Development

Crossrail 2 Project – London’s Next Infrastructure Development

A look into Crossrail 2 Project - the next big infrastructure project linking Hertfordshire and Surrey through London, catering to the city's growth.

UK: Alstom Completes Pendolino Train Refurbishment

UK: Alstom Completes Pendolino Train Refurbishment

Alstom complete train refurbishment of Virgin's Pendolino Class 390 running on the West Coast Main Line at their purpose-built facility in Manchester.

Virgin Trains Roll Out Tactile Rail Maps

Virgin Trains Roll Out Tactile Rail Maps

Virgin Trains have developed tactile rail maps with RNIB to feature in the eleven stations it manages on the east coast route.

Network Rail Signalling Contract Awarded

Network Rail Signalling Contract Awarded

Network Rail signalling contract awarded to Alstom and Amey to upgrade signalling systems and power supply between reading and paddington.

Battery Energy Storage Research Project Underway

Battery Energy Storage Research Project Underway

Sheffield University has won a grant to research battery energy storage solutions for the rail sector. An energy storage test facility will also be built.

Train Operator Competition ’16 (TOC’16) Announced

Train Operator Competition ’16 (TOC’16) Announced

RSSB announce their Train Operator Competition 2016 to find ways to improve rail transport. The TOC'16 aims at overcoming specific challenges.

TfL Confirm Arriva Rail as London Overground Operator

TfL Confirm Arriva Rail as London Overground Operator

Image courtesy of Network Rail Transport for London (TfL) have announced that Arriva Rail London Limited have signed as the new London Overground operator. ...

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