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Investing to build Britain’s economyInvesting to build Britain’s economy

posted 9 September 2010

Maximising economic growth and getting more ‘bang for our buck’ has to be the priority in future investment decisions, a Network Rail study shows…

VolkerRail Win Peterborough and North Staffordshire Signalling Renewal ContractsVolkerRail Win Peterborough and North Staffordshire Signalling Renewal Contracts

posted 9 September 2010

VolkerRail has been awarded two contracts exceeding £2m by Network Rail…

Latest timekeeping figures show Virgin Trains as most improved operatorLatest timekeeping figures show Virgin Trains as most improved operator

posted 7 September 2010

Punctuality of Virgin Trains services is the most improved across the rail industry according to latest figures…

Bombardier awarded first ERTMS contract in AfricaBombardier awarded first ERTMS contract in Africa

posted 7 September 2010

Bombardier, in consortium with Site S.p.A., has won a second major order, to deliver the BOMBARDIER* INTERFLO* 250 ERTMS Level 1 solution…

More train services than ever run on time in AugustMore train services than ever run on time in August

posted 7 September 2010

Britain’s railway saw record punctuality in August 2010 with 94.2% of trains running on time, with c2c setting a new record…

East Midlands Trains launch Passenger WiFiEast Midlands Trains launch Passenger WiFi

posted 6 September 2010

Nomad Digital is delighted to announce that East Midlands Trains today launched their new on board Passenger WiFi service…

SELEX Communications awarded GSM-R contract worth Euro 45 millionSELEX Communications awarded GSM-R contract worth Euro 45 million

posted 3 September 2010

A consortium including SELEX Communications has been awarded a contract for Libya’s Sirth-Benghazi railway line.

Next Station 2011, the 3rd international conference on railway stations to be held on 17 and 18 March 2011 in BrusselsNext Station 2011, the 3rd international conference on railway stations to be held on 17 and 18 March 2011 in Brussels

posted 3 September 2010

This event will be hosted by SNCB Holding in close collaboration with the UIC…

DB Schenker Rail to invest approx. EUR 410 million in new rolling stockDB Schenker Rail to invest approx. EUR 410 million in new rolling stock

posted 3 September 2010

DB Schenker Rail, the Deutsche Bahn freight operator, will invest approx. EUR 410 million primarily in new freight cars and locomotives throughout Europe.

Crossrail announces latest tunnel contract shortlistCrossrail announces latest tunnel contract shortlist

posted 2 September 2010

Crossrail today announced the shortlist for the refurbishment of the Connaught Tunnel and the Pudding Mill Lane Tunnel Portal.

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