Kenyan government officials charged with fraud over $3bn railway.(www.railway-technology.com)
Kenyan government officials charged with fraud over $3bn railway A Kenyan court has charged two senior government officials with fraud over land …
£18m investment in rail freight spells good news for construction industry.(Network Rail)
Network Rail is investing £18m to lengthen freight sidings in Buxton.(Network Rail Image) The environment, the economy and the regional road network …
The opening ceremony of the construction of the railway section Prague Hostivař – Prague Main with the participation of Minister of Transport Dana Ťok.(Czech Railways)
AVÍZO, 15th 8 2018 : The opening ceremony of the construction of the railway section Prague Hostivař – Prague Main with the participation of …
GB Railfreight agrees sale and leaseback of 10 class 60 locomotives with Beacon Rail.(GBRf)
GB Railfreight (GBRf) is today pleased to announce that it has agreed a sale and long-term leaseback of 10 class 60 locomotives …
Latvian Railway opens bids for Phase I of electrification project.(www.railway-technology.com)
Rail passengers to face 3.5% rise in rail fares from January Rail fares in the UK are predicted to rise by 3.5% …
August works signal change for Scotland’s railway.(Network Rail)
13 May 2018. Craning in new signal gantry….(Network Rail Images) Network Rail is advising passengers to expect disruption between 24 and 29 …
Stadler wins order for Wales & Borders for 71 trains.(Stadler)
Stadler Image Stadler CITY LINK Tram-Trains and FLIRT EMUs will soon become a familiar sight on the transport networks of Wales and …
Agreement signed to build above Farringdon station as part of huge programme of Elizabeth line property development.(TfL)
(TfL Image) Agreement signed with HB Reavis for development above Farringdon station’s western entrance Latest in a series of development sites, which …
Network Rail plan to improve East Coast Main Line gets the green light.(Network Rail)
Network Rail plan to improve East Coast Main Line gets the green light (Photo Credit ARUP) A Network Rail proposal to construct …
Ruth Smeeth MP welcomes scheme to improve access at Kidsgrove station.(Network Rail)
Ruth Smeeth MP and representatives from Network Rail and East Midlands Trains.(Network Rail Image) Kidsgrove railway station in Staffordshire is to be fitted …
RAILDATE – your free weekly guide to what’s happening, what’s new and what’s on.(Howard Sprenger,Kestrel Books)
Read online here: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/RAILDATE/conversations/messages Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/1464457607123111/ **** This is the last Raildate for three weeks **** The next issue will be on 31st August …
Amtrak unveils interiors of its new Acela Express fleet.(www.railway-technology.com)
Industry pledges to cut rail jargon to avoid ticket confusion The rail industry has revealed it will remove jargon printed on rail …
Feltham residents given glimpse of the future in virtual reality ahead of £23 million station upgrade.(Network Rail)
Feltham – artist impression.(Network Rail Image) Network Rail are investing £23 million to rebuild parts of Feltham station providing longer platforms for …
IRP purchases Grenada Railroad from Iowa Pacific.(www.railway-technology.com)
LNER to test sensor technology that indicates seat occupation British rail franchise London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is to trial a new …
RMT strike suspended.(South Western Railway)
We have been informed by the RMT union that the planned strike for Saturday 11 August has been suspended to allow for …
Residents are invited to find out more about the final stages of electrification work near Bristol Parkway.(Network Rail)
Bristol Parkway.(Network Rail Image) Network Rail will be holding a drop-in event to answer any questions residents may have about the electrification …
Work to install new track between Lea Bridge and the new Meridian Water station 80% complete.(Network Rail)
Lee Valley Rail Programme.(Network Rail Image) Work to install a new track on the West Anglia main line as part of Network …
Network Rail’s eye in the sky set to provide a better railway for passengers in the south.(Network Rail/SWR)
Helicopter at Fairoaks.(Network Rail Image) Network Rail are now using helicopters across the south western rail network as part of the drive …
Shuttle Traffic for July 2018 New traffic record for Le Shuttle Freight .(Getlink)
With 144,990 trucks transported in July 2018, Le Shuttle Freight recorded the best July in its history, and the third-best traffic ever …
Virgin Hyperloop One to open testing facility in Spain.(www.railway-technology.com)
Rail firms plan freight checkpoints to soften hard Brexit scenario A number of UK rail companies have proposed a plan to make …