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Planning trains and track together could cut hundreds of millions from cost of Britain’s railways says industry

6 October 2011
Hundreds of millions of pounds could be saved on Britain’s next generations of trains...

Cleaner Diesel Vehicles soon running on European Tracks

6 October 2011
The European rail research project CleanER-D held its midterm conference, bringing about a lively discussion...

Euston joint control room points to way forward for rail industry

5 October 2011
A new control room at Euston station has opened as part of a collaborative effort from Network Rail, London Midland & Virgin Trains...

Work begins on improvements to Peterborough Station

3 October 2011
Rail users to benefit from redevelopment of customer facilities...

Czech Railways order 16 Railjets from ÖBB master agreement with Siemens

30 September 2011
Siemens Mobility has received an order from the Czech railway company Ceske Drahy (CD) for the delivery of 16 seven-car Railjet trains...

Atkins wins major signalling contract in Norway

28 September 2011
Atkins has won one of the main design contracts for the new Follo line in Norway...

Bombardier Transportation strengthens its technological leadership with new and improved centres of excellence

27 September 2011
Bombardier is extending its leading position in global mobility...

CrossCountry first to launch mobileticketing app with real time information

27 September 2011
CrossCountry trains has launched a mobile app...

Carillion selected for Network Rail’s Multi Asset Framework Agreement, potentially worth some £250 million

27 September 2011
Carillion has been selected by Network Rail...

Eurostar awards onboard wifi connectivity and infotainment contract to NOMAD Digital Ltd

27 September 2011
Eurostar has awarded NOMAD onboard wifi connectivity and infotainment contract...

Major resignalling comissioning keeps Thameslink on track

26 September 2011
A major milestone in the Thameslink programme which will ultimately allow more frequent trains to run between Blackfriars and St Pancras...

Technology and innovation to deliver a better railway

26 September 2011
A unique approach by Network Rail to use technology and innovation to provide a better and more cost effective railway is on course...