Video
Video: Story of Manchester’s Ordsall Chord rail project
On the day it was officially completed, Network Rail released a video explaining the work that has gone into constructing the Ordsall Chord - the UK's first network arch bridge.
People
Los Angeles Metro releases bizarre anime-inspired etiquette video
In total three light-hearted short films have been created to get across messages on eating, aisle blocking and seat hogging on the public transport network.
Light Rail
Travel on Dublin’s new tram extension before it opens to the public
Dublin's tram network has given customers a sneak peak of its new Cross City extension - weeks before it opens to the public.
Franchise News
First IET enters service with Great Western Railway
The Hitachi-built Class 800 marked its first trip at 6am on October 16, leaving Bristol Temple Meads for London Paddington.
Infrastructure
Take a ride through Crossrail’s Woolwich station
Crossrail has released new footage letting members of the public take a 360° tour of the Elizabeth line's Woolwich station.
Infrastructure
Work to begin on $1.4bn extension of Foothill Gold line in California
The authority building Phase 2B of the Foothill Gold line has started the countdown to construction work after awarding a $2.6 million utility relocation contract.
Rail News
Skylight restoration work underway at Chicago Union station
Amtrak has begun a $22 million project to restore a 92-year-old skylight in Chicago Union station's Great Hall - the operator's fourth busiest station.
Built in 1925, the 219-foot-long skylight is 115ft above floor level but over the years the barrel-vaulted...
People
Meet the unsung heroes who clean metro cars in San Francisco
Cleaners - unsung heroes of the industry - are rarely seen by the public but thanks to one operator in San Francisco, passengers have been given a rare glimpse into their often thankless work.
Infrastructure
Construction of Adelaide tram extension to begin in weeks
Engineers will work around the clock, seven days a week, to minimise disruptions to Adelaide, but the tram network will not be affected.
Hyperloop
Hyperloop system ready to discuss ‘commercialisation’ as it achieves record speeds
Progress on the world's first operational Hyperloop system has continued after achieving historic speeds.
Latest News
GB Railfreight extends haulage contract with Network Rail
GB Railfreight (GBRf) one of the country’s largest rail freight operators has extended its haulage contract with Network Rail,...