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January 16, 2021 | Infrastructure

London - Corby electrification complete

SPL Powerlines UK, a subsidiary of Powerlines Group and Engie Solutions, has completed the London to Corby electrification project.

January 15, 2021 | Europe

Eurostar’s troubles leave HS1 in uncertain position

Dyan Crowther, CEO of HS1, talks to Kevin Smith

January 15, 2021 | Locomotives

Rail Operations UK orders 10 locomotives

RAIL Operations UK (ROUK), a British provider of specialist rail services, has signed a framework agreement with Stadler for the supply of up to 30 class 93 electric-battery-diesel-electric tri-mode locomotives, with an initial batch of 10 locomotives scheduled for delivery in early 2023.

January 15, 2021 | Europe

British operators reduce services in response to latest lockdown

BRITISH operators will introduce reduced timetables over the next few weeks in response to the latest national lockdowns, which came into force in England on January 6, Scotland on January 4, and Wales on December 20.

January 14, 2021 | Fleet

British inter-city fleet to receive updated brake pads and discs

KNORR-Bremse has agreed a framework contract with Hitachi Rail to supply a new generation of brake pads and discs for the fleet of 1200 class 800, 801 and 802 vehicles, which have been introduced on various inter-city routes in Britain since 2017.

January 12, 2021 | Technology

HS1 to introduce digital twin condition monitoring

BRITAIN’s HS1 Ltd, which owns and operates the HS1 high-speed line between London St Pancras and the Channel Tunnel, will introduce a ‘digital twin’ condition-monitoring system on its network this year.

January 12, 2021 | Light Rail

New tram-train pilot learning hub launched

BRITISH infrastructure manager Network Rail (NR), South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) and Stagecoach Supertram have launched a Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub, drawing on the experience of designing, constructing and operating Britain’s first tram-train system.

January 7, 2021 | Financial

CPCS and FCP announce merger

RAIL transport consultant First Class Partnerships (FCP), Britain, and infrastructure management consultant CPCS Transcom, Canada, have announced a merger, which the firms hope will expand the international scope of their businesses.

January 6, 2021 | Europe

British open-access operators suspend services again

BRITISH open-access operators Grand Central and Hull Trains have announced the suspension of services in response to a third national coronavirus lockdown, which commenced on January 5, as franchise operators continue to operate reduced timetables.

January 5, 2021 | Fleet

IRJ In Brief – Fleet: CD Regioshuttles enter service; GySEV expands Desiro fleet; Sinara and Sakhalin sign LNG loco agreement

Czech Republic: Czech Railways (ČD) has begun operation of 22 Regioshuttle DMUs, formerly used by German regional rail operator Southwest Germany Transport (Sweg). The vehicles were purchased via an intermediary, with 13 sets delivered to ČD at the end of 2020. Nine more will be delivered this year, following major maintenance and/or revision. The new vehicles will expand ČD’s fleet of Regioshuttles to 55.

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