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Hitachi Rail

22.12.2024

Hitachi Rail Wins Third Consecutive Award for Reliability Excellence

Hitachi Rail has earned the UK’s top reliability award for the third consecutive year. This recognition highlights its dedication to innovation, sustainability, and transforming passenger travel experiences.
Amey

22.12.2024

Amey Secures £35m Contract to Improve Roads and Transport in Northern Ireland

Amey has secured a £35m contract to enhance roads and transportation infrastructure across Northern Ireland. The deal focuses on improving highways, promoting sustainable travel, and modernizing transportation systems.
Siemens Mobility

21.12.2024

Siemens Mobility Wins HS2 Contract for High-Voltage Rail Systems

Siemens Mobility has partnered with Costain to deliver advanced high-voltage systems for HS2, ensuring sustainable and efficient rail transport between London and the West Midlands.
InterCity Trains

21.12.2024

Scotland’s Modernization of InterCity Trains to Enhance Rail Travel

Scotland has launched a procurement process to replace its InterCity Trains with modern, efficient models. This initiative focuses on comfort, reliability, and sustainability to meet growing passenger needs.
HS2

21.12.2024

HS2 Completes 8km Tunnel Drive Beneath London, Achieving Major Construction Milestone

HS2 has achieved a significant milestone by completing an 8km tunnel drive beneath London. Engineers celebrated this breakthrough, marking progress in high-speed rail construction and modern infrastructure development.
Christmas rail work starts

21.12.2024

Christmas Rail Disruptions: Engineering Works Impact Travel to London

Christmas rail disruptions began Saturday, affecting services to London as engineering projects intensify. Extensive maintenance aims to modernize infrastructure, expand freight capacity, and improve travel efficiency.
co-op train operator

20.12.2024

UK’s First Co-op Train Operator Launches £2.6m Fundraising Campaign

UK’s first co-op train operator, Go-op, has launched a £2. 6m fundraising campaign.
Hitachi Rail

19.12.2024

Hitachi Rail Secures Factory Operations with a New £500 Million Contract

Hitachi Rail has secured a £500 million contract, ensuring factory stability at Newton Aycliffe through 2025. The contract includes the production of 14 five-car trains and 10 years of technical support.
Tyne and Wear Metro

18.12.2024

Tyne and Wear Metro Introduces Advanced Class 555 Trains

The Tyne and Wear Metro has launched its first Class 555 train, marking a major milestone. This development symbolizes progress for public transit in North East England.
Alstom

18.12.2024

Alstom Completes £25 Million Refurbishment of Class 458 Fleet

Alstom has completed a £25 million refurbishment of the Class 458 fleet for South Western Railway. This upgrade enhances passenger comfort, accessibility, and train performance with cutting-edge engineering solutions.
HS2

17.12.2024

HS2 Completes Key Phase of M42 Bridge Construction Project

HS2 has successfully completed the initial stage of constructing the M42 bridge for its high-speed railway. This significant milestone sets the groundwork for the next phases of construction.
Siemens Mobility

16.12.2024

Siemens Mobility to Start Construction of a New Factory in the UK in 2025

Siemens Mobility to Start Construction of a New Factory in the UK in 2025. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.