Railway News
The Board of Directors of SITA announced that Barbara Dalibard has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of SITA, effective 1st July 2016. Ms. Dalibard will replace current CEO Francesco Violante who will step down in the second half of 2…
Alun Griffiths Ltd, successfully overcame challenging conditions to repair over 100 separate locations of damage along the line from Conwy Valley line Paul McMahon, route managing director at Network Rail Wales said: “We are delighted to b…
Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation announced today that the French National Railway Company (SNCF) has exercised an option for four additional eight-car Regio 2N double deck electric multiple units. continue reading.....
Train passengers travelling between Euston and Milton Keynes will see revised timetables this week as Network Rail engineers carry out major repairs to a railway embankment slip at Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire. continue reading.........
Passengers and residents across north and east London are set to benefit from a major upgrade to the London Overground route between Gospel Oak and Barking as part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan.Journeys on the route to be improved…
The extent of the work carried out in the last few weeks to improve reliability, including the replacement of switch and crossing units, over 300 metres of track and over 4,700 tonnes of ballast. A bridge at Acton Wells was also strengthen…
Passengers travelling to and from Chippenham station will now find their journey a much easier experience after a new footbridge and lifts were officially opened by Network Rail today, Friday 22 January, as part of the company’s Railway Up…
The West Coast main line near Stafford has reopened on time after Network Rail’s orange army completed four days of upgrade work to track and bridges over Christmas. continue reading......
The line at Kirkstall had been under water for two days following last weekend’s downpours but specialist pumps working round the clock have been able to clear the water and engineers have repaired the damaged track below – meaning service…
Passengers in parts of northern England and Wales are advised to check before travelling as flooding continues to affect rail services.Major flooding and landslips are disrupting services in some parts of Cumbria, the Tyne Valley, West Yor…
A level crossing in Leicestershire which was closed earlier this year due to safety concerns is to be replaced by a new footbridge.Little Bowden foot crossing was closed back in August after a risk assessment determined that the amount of …
Tony Coscia and Derek Kan were recently confirmed by the Senate to serve terms on the Amtrak board of directors. Coscia, currently the Chairman of the board of directors, was appointed to another five-year term. Coscia offered the followin…
The Christmas tree is up and the festive cheer of Christmas has truly arrived at London’s Marylebone station, home of Chiltern Railways. On the first Friday of December, passengers at Marylebone station were treated to the lively sounds of…
Plans to build a new section of railway to allow the UK’s first tram-trains to run in South Yorkshire have been approved by the Department for Transport. continue reading.......
“Last night, a subway train derailed in Brooklyn when it came in contact with a deteriorated section of bench wall next to the track. MTA New York City Transit’s Office of System Safety is investigating the root cause of why the wall reach…
MTA New York City Transit has added bicycle racks on two Staten Island bus routes, the first time that such equipment has been made available for public use on NYC Transit. continue reading.......
MTA Long Island Rail Road will provide additional early-afternoon trains from Penn Station on Friday, September 4, for customers planning an early getaway for the Labor Day weekend. continue reading..........
To help you get a jump start on the long Labor Day weekend, MTA railroads will provide extra service on Friday, September 4. All MTA services will operate on reduced schedules on Labor Day, Monday, September 7. Details are below. continue …
The future is looking brighter for young people hoping to embark on a career with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). That’s because the U.S. continue reading.........
KiwiRail’s net operating surplus¹ of $91m for the year to June 30, 2015, is a 17% improvement over the previous year and is a credible result in the current environment, KiwiRail Chairman John Spencer says. continue reading.........
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that MTA Long Island Rail Road has reached an important milestone to improve service on the busy Ronkonkoma Branch. continue reading.......
Alstom and NTL1 successfully tested the first tram on the tracks of the Ayacucho tramway line in Medellin, Colombia. The trams will be operated by Metro de Medellin on the 4.3 km-long line which connects the city’s metro lines A and B and …
South West Trains is pleased to announce that the rail regulator has approved plans that will transform rail services in the West of England. Changes will result in extra services and new links to London for many communities across the reg…
Passengers using South West Trains, one of Britain’s busiest rail networks, are to benefit from a £50m package of investment in new technology and more personal customer service to make end-to-end journeys easier. continue reading......
South East Queensland train commuters have got on board a Queensland Rail campaign donating more than 3,000 essential household items to help local families who are rebuilding their lives after domestic violence. continue reading........
Eurostar, the high-speed rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, announces the highest ever number of passengers transported in one month with 1 million customers having travelled in July 2015. continue reading........
Vans will replace trains between Locust Valley and Oyster Bay between 8 and 11 a.m. this coming Sunday, August 30, to accommodate the athletes and spectators of the annual Oyster Bay Triathlon. The LIRR expects that about 35 passengers wil…
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the New York Power Authority has finished $2.1 million in energy efficiency upgrades at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Metro-North Railroad North White Plains Train Yard. continue readi…
Following the confirmation of Greece’s future in the Eurozone, Interrail is extending an open invitation to current EU leaders to embark on an Interrail journey to continue to build on the spirit of European unity and live the “United in D…
Commuters on the Kildare to Dublin Heuston line will have the option of direct trains to Connolly, Tara St, Pearse and Grand Canal Dock Stations from late 2016, and scope for expansion of services, as a €13. continue reading.........
