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April 29, 2019 | Signalling

Network Rail awards £750m signalling contacts for 2019-2021

BRITISH infrastructure manager Network Rail (NR) has awarded six framework contracts worth around £750m to deliver signalling and telecoms across the country for Control Period 6 (CP6), which runs from 2019 - 2021.

April 29, 2019 | Main line

Caledonian Sleeper launches new CAF coach fleet

SERCO Caledonian Sleeper launched its new £150m fleet of sleeping cars on April 28 on Lowlander route services linking London, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

April 26, 2019 | Metros

Crossrail releases updated plan for delayed Elizabeth Line

CROSSRAIL has released details of a new plan to complete the outstanding works for the beleaguered Elizabeth Line, with the final central London section now due to open at the end of 2020 or the start of 2021.

April 24, 2019 | Light Rail

Edinburgh Tram extension project approved

THE City of Edinburgh Council has approved the extension of the city’s light rail line from York Place north to Newhaven, with Morrison Utility Services (MUS) awarded the swept path contract and a Sacyr, Farrans and Neopul joint venture (SFNJV) awarded the infrastructure and systems contract.

April 24, 2019 | Fleet

Siemens submits plans for British factory

SIEMENS Mobility has formally submitted an outline planning application to develop a railway manufacturing site in Goole, East Yorkshire, which the supplier describes as a major milestone to establishing the £200m facility.

April 24, 2019 | Technology

Ricardo and Roke to assess Aventra EMU digital security risk

BOMBARDIER has appointed Ricardo and Roke Manor Research, a British expert in cyber security, autonomy and communications, to assess the Aventra EMU’s digital security risk profile.

April 23, 2019 | Fleet

First class 230 D Train enters service for London Northwestern Railway

THE first class 230 D-Train purchased by West Midlands Trains (WMT) for London Northwestern Railway’s (LNR) service on the Marston Vale Line began passenger operations on April 23.

April 23, 2019 | Europe

Porterbrook launches Innovation Hub to accelerate development

BRITISH rolling stock leasing company Porterbrook launched the “Innovation Hub” on April 23, a static testbed designed to fast-track the development of new ideas and accelerate improvements to passenger services.

April 16, 2019 | Financial

DfT confirms Arriva disqualification from East Midlands franchise

BRITAIN’s Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed to IRJ that Arriva was also disqualified from bidding for the East Midlands passenger franchise along with Stagecoach ahead of awarding the franchise to Netherlands Railways subsidiary Abellio.

April 16, 2019 | Fleet

Irish Rail and Porterbrook order MTU Hybrid PowerPacks

IRISH Rail (IE) and British rolling stock leasing company Porterbrook have signed contracts with Rolls-Royce for the supply of 13 MTU Hybrid PowerPacks, the first firm orders for the hybrid rail drives.

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