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New Wales and Borders franchise begins as KeolisAmey takes charge
The First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones, has described today as an important moment for devolution, welcoming KeolisAmey as the new operators of Wales and Borders rail services.
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GE to partner BNSF on battery freight locomotive tests
The programme will see GE Transportation design and build an AC Evolution Series locomotive which will feature an overall energy-management system, including onboard energy storage.
The UK at InnoTrans
Transport secretary Chris Grayling led the charge as UK rail companies went in search of new international opportunities at InnoTrans.
Derby resignalling – 79 days later
In July, Network Rail embarked on a £200 million remodelling of Derby station and the railway that surrounds it. The project team had 79 days to complete the work and it would have to do so, for the most part, without closing the station.
Average age of Britain’s train fleet falls for first time in more than a...
The average age of Britain’s rolling stock fleet has fallen for the first time since 2005, reflecting the increasing number of new trains arriving on the network.
Go-Ahead lands Norwegian train operating contract
British public transport provider Go-Ahead Group is to become the first private train operator to run services in Norway.
Early works award for Skanska on Mälaren line in Sweden
Sweden's transport agency Trafikverket has awarded Skanska a €29 million contract for early works on the Mälaren line.
Audit launched into Rail Baltica
The audit's main aim is to understand whether the existing procurement and contracting models are efficient and enable an effective and economic delivery of the Rail Baltica project.
Further contract win for Hyundai Rotem in Bangladesh
The $239 million order for 70 diesel-electric locomotives, announced on October 11, follows an order for 10 diesel-electric locomotives in May.
Centre of excellence for rail systems to be created in Toulouse
Located at Safran's Toulouse base in France, the centre will accommodate up to 100 engineers to develop the rail systems of today and tomorrow.
Name change for Transtech following Škoda takeover
The manufacturer is currently supplying trams to Helsinki, the city of Tampere and coaches for Finnish Railways.
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Name change for Transtech following Škoda takeover
The manufacturer is currently supplying trams to Helsinki, the city of Tampere and coaches for Finnish Railways.
