Rail News
Elizabeth line train hauled into Crossrail tunnels for first time
Crossrail has revealed that a new Elizabeth line train has been hauled through its tunnels for the first time.
Infrastructure
Crossrail: the UK’s largest archaeology dig in pictures
The archaeology programme prompted by construction of the Elizabeth line is over.
Franchise News
Arriva Trains Wales withdraws from Welsh rail franchise bid
Incumbent rail operator Arriva Trains Wales has informed Transport for Wales that it intends to withdraw from the bidding process for the next Wales and Borders rail franchise.
Policy
British train companies, Network Rail and suppliers launch long-term plan for improved railway
The plan makes four commitments to changing the country's public and private partnership railway to drive up to £84 billion in additional economic benefits by connecting people to jobs, housing and business opportunities.
Franchise News
Global Rail Round-up: This week’s news in 60 seconds
Click here for the top five most read stories from Global Rail News this week.
Light Rail
Restored 1950s tram enters service in Melbourne
An historic tram built in the 1950s has re-entered service on Melbourne's City Circle tram network in Australia.
Light Rail
Alstom signs contract for 22 trams in Morocco
The Société des Transports de Rabat-Salé has signed a €45 million contract with Alstom for the supply of 22 Citadis trams.
Rail Business
BVG orders an extra 80 Stadler IK trains
Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe, Berlin's main public transport body, has an ordered an additional 80 IK underground trains from Stadler.Â
Rail Business
Bombardier-Alstom deliver two new Azur trains for Montreal’s Metro
The Société de transport de Montréal has received another two Azur metro trains to run on the Montreal Metro's Green line.
Rail Business
Stockholm Public Transport orders another 12 CAF trams
CAF has signed a contract with Stockholm Public Transport for an additional 12 trams - taking the number of vehicles produced for the Swedish capital to 42.
Latest News
ORR review leads to 50% reduction in maximum fees for ticket refunds
New rules will mean that from 2 April the maximum fee that train operators and ticket retailers can charge...