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Harsco Rail Partners with Möser Maschinenbau to Launch UK-Based Grinding Machine
This versatile Ro-V 149 grinding machine is perfect for use in urban areas on metro, light railways and tram networks due to its low 75dB...
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Network Rail Launches Track Worker Safety Task Force
Network Rail will invest 70 million GBP in a new task force to improve track worker safety, following two fatalities earlier this month.
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DfT: 150 Million GBP for Gatwick Airport Station Upgrades
UK: The Department for Transport has announced it will make 150 million GBP available for vital upgrades to Gatwick Airport station.
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Greater Anglia's Bombardier Fleet Begins Testing
The first Bombardier Aventra train for Greater Anglia has started testing, for performance and safety, and will enter service later this yea…
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Vivarail Battery Train Wins Environment Award
Vivarail's Class 320 battery train and fast charging system have won the 2019 Rail Industry Innovation Award in the Environment category.
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Business as Usual as British Steel Undertakes Planned Annual Maintenance Programme
British Steel will shortly start its annual programme of safety and maintenance work at its sites in the UK and Europe...
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Equality. Diversity. Inclusion. This Is Not Altruism.
For International Women in Engineering Day 2019, we look at the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) talk given by Mark Lomas from HS2.
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UK: New Greater Anglia BMUs Receive ORR Approval
The ORR has issued its approval for the new 24 4-car Stadler bi-mode multiple units, which will enter service for Greater Anglia this summer…
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Industry Insider Week 23 – 13 Must-Read Rail Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 23: Alstom, Bombardier/Hitachi and Siemens mobility release their proposed train designs for HS2.
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Two Unipart Rail Leaders Named Everywoman Awards Finalists
Two Unipart Rail leaders have been named as finalists for awards celebrating remarkable women in the transport and logistics sector.
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Record Jack Numbers Boost Mechan Order Book
Rail maintenance equipment specialist, Mechan, is enjoying record-breaking demand for its flagship lifting jacks, securing orders for more..…
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Industry Insider Week 22 – 10 Must-Read Rail Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 22: Alstom delivers the first MP16 metro train and begins production of locomotives in Kazakhstan.
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South Wales 'Site of the Future' Is 97 Percent Diesel-Free
Network Rail has run a worksite in South Wales that was 97 percent diesel-free, demonstrating the viability of solar technologies.
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Zonegreen Launch Depot Protection RFID Control Panel at Railtex
The new Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) control panel which is operated via RFID cards. Zonegreen have developed a unique prop...
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Industry Insider Week 21 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 21: Alstom wins a contract for 27 fuel cell trains and installs its incremental train control system.
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Brexit and the Rail Industry: Findings of the Lords Report
The House of Lords EU Committee has published its report "Brexit: road, rail and maritime transport". What are the key findings for rail?
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Rail Industry Impact: How Is Brexit Affecting British Steel?
British Steel, a major supplier to the rail industry, has gone into liquidation following Brexit-related financial trouble.
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Network Rail Creates New Regional Managing Directors
To become more passenger-oriented, Network Rail is devolving responsibilities and has created new regional managing directors.
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Chris Mariner, CEO, MECX Group, Discusses Network Rail’s Control Period 6
Chris Mariner, CEO of Mecx Group discusses Network Rail’s Control Period 6 budget. MECX works directly with Network Rail on a number of...
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Network Rail Announces CP6 Rail Haulage and Seasonal Services Contracts
Network Rail has announced the winners of contracts worth £800 million. The companies will provide rail haulage and seasonal services in CP6…
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Diversity in the Rail Sector – A Vital Investment
Creating more diversity and equality in rail is vital in order to meet the skills shortage and bring about more resilient businesses.
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Today at Railtex: Day 3 – 16 May 2019
Railtex Day 3 highlights: a talk on hydrogen power in rail to move away from diesel, as well as a talk about Labour's plans for rail.
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Alstom Presents Hydrogen Breeze Train Model at Railtex
Alstom is presenting its to-scale model of its Breeze hydrogen train at Railtex. Mike Muldoon will also give a talk on the technology.
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RIA at Railtex: Bringing the Rail Industry Together
Railtex has been running since 1993, and since the very beginning RIA has been involved as an important partner.