Industry News

Bombardier and Carillion Announce New Infrasig Joint Venture 14th May, 2012
Artemis, Bombardier and Ricardo to collaborate on rail brake energy recovery research 10th May, 2012
RIA comments on rolling stock forecasts 9th May, 2012
Extra carriages mean more seats for commuters 8th May, 2012
Mechan recognised for manufacturing success 8th May, 2012
ATOC sets out high level overview on rolling stock numbers 8th May, 2012
ORR sets Network Rail's financial and incentive framework for the future 2nd May, 2012
Passengers to benefit as Network Rail and South West Trains form an alliance 30th April, 2012
RIA appoints new International Development Director 27th April, 2012
Government responds to Transport Committee concerns over Thameslink procurement 26th April, 2012
Shortlisted bidders for the Bank Station Capacity Upgrade project 24th April, 2012
Annual technical papers competition to showcase Crossrail 20th April, 2012
Mott MacDonald appointed detailed design engineer for light rail network in Norway 19th April, 2012
Network Rail Infrastructure Projects business goes live 16th April, 2012
£5m Government and rail industry investment to accelerate business innovation and growth 11th April, 2012
HS2 Ltd awards four contracts for civil and structural 5th April, 2012
Bombardier FLEXITY 2 Trams for Blackpool Enter Service 3rd April, 2012
Minister unveils £30 million investment for rail stations 3rd April, 2012
Network Rail reforms set new standards for working with industry 3rd April, 2012
Bidders to oversee improvements on rail franchises announced 29th March, 2012
Network Rail awards European Train Control System framework contracts 27th March, 2012
UNIFE Welcomes European Commission’s Proposals to Level the Playing Field for European Business in International Procurement Markets 22nd March, 2012
Morgan Sindall awarded £13m Midland Metro depot project 22nd March, 2012
Shortlist for major tunnel fit-out contract confirmed 22nd March, 2012
£130M for Northern Hub is a welcome show of confidence in rail 21st March, 2012
Catapult will deliver benefits, says RIA 21st March, 2012
New era for King's Cross station will deliver improvements for millions of passengers 15th March, 2012
RIA welcomes Railway Command Paper 8th March, 2012
Ending inflation-busting rail fare rises 8th March, 2012
New Chairman-Designate and governance changes at Network Rail 8th March, 2012
High Speed Rail one step closer 1st March, 2012
Siemens secures order for 20 Desiro UK electric trains 29th February, 2012
Extra trains and faster journey times will boost capacity 29th February, 2012
Crossrail issues rolling stock and depot tender 28th February, 2012
Alternative solutions considered to deliver a better railway 28th February, 2012
Crossrail train procurement 28th February, 2012
Bombardier welcomes HRH The Prince of Wales to its Derby, 24th February, 2012
Network Rail to sell NDS-Plant subsidiary 21st February, 2012
Upgrading the Central Line Comms Control System 17th February, 2012
Work begins to cool the platforms at two major central London stations 17th February, 2012
Construction of Midland Metro extension to begin 16th February, 2012
Morgan Sindall wins Liverpool underground stations work 15th February, 2012
Kiwirail bears fruit for Mechan 14th February, 2012
Third time lucky as final round of bids for £100m station improvement fund opens 31st January, 2012
Invensys Rail awarded Glasgow South Suburban Resignalling contract 30th January, 2012
Network Rail fair payment charter boosts cashflow for suppliers 27th January, 2012
Scotland sets the pace on High Speed Rail 26th January, 2012
Passengers set to benefit from new Network Rail / train operator alliances 23rd January, 2012
New West Coast rail franchise to deliver 28,000 more seats 20th January, 2012
HS2 could free up space for faster, more frequent trains on Britain’s busiest rail line – new study 19th January, 2012
Network Rail announces £1.5bn framework agreements 13th January, 2012
RIA welcomes High Speed decision 10th January, 2012
Britain to have new national high speed rail network 10th January, 2012
Bombardier Wins Additional Order for 130 ELECTROSTAR Cars from Southern in the UK 28th December, 2011
Southern carriages announcement 28th December, 2011
Unipart Rail in Joint Venture with UGL wins major contract in Australia 23rd December, 2011
New platform and 60 extra carriages for Waterloo commuters 23rd December, 2011
London Bridge designs given go-ahead 21st December, 2011
£50million-plus boost for Sleeper Service 21st December, 2011
RIA welcomes call for train procurement strategy 19th December, 2011
MPs call for NAO to review the Thameslink rolling stock procurement 16th December, 2011
Construction of Nottingham tram extensions to start 15th December, 2011
Proposals to help rail industry work better together 14th December, 2011
Network Rail sets out timetable for Thameslink completion 12th December, 2011
Bombardier and Eversholt Rail (UK) Ltd Sign Partnering Charter to Benefit their Rail Customers 9th December, 2011
Greater role for operators over rolling stock would benefit 8th December, 2011
Passengers to benefit from access improvements at stations 6th December, 2011
Unlocking innovation potential with testing and trialling facilities 5th December, 2011
Electrification train to transform railway improvements 2nd December, 2011
Bombardier Celebrates Success at UK Manufacturing Excellence 28th November, 2011
More passengers set to benefit from £100m station improvement fund 28th November, 2011
Train companies respond to Autumn Statement 28th November, 2011
Network Rail Half-year Results 2011-2012 24th November, 2011
Rail Delivery Group sees significant opportunities to reduce rail industry costs 21st November, 2011
Network Rail purchase of Hydrex Rail 17th November, 2011
Bombardier Announces Top Executive Changes in the UK 17th November, 2011
ScotRail awards 17.7 million Euro contract to Bombardier 14th November, 2011
Network Rail devolution marks next phase of rail industry reform 14th November, 2011
Thirty-year signalling strategy to protect railway heritage 11th November, 2011
Rail research body to catch universities’ train of thought 9th November, 2011
Good case for high speed rail to run to Birmingham and beyond, say MPs 8th November, 2011
CrossCountry signs contract to install WiFi on its trains 3rd November, 2011
London Bridge track and station contracts awarded 1st November, 2011
West Coast passengers in line for 28,000 extra seats as franchise extension signed 27th October, 2011
Better services for East Anglian passengers under new 20th October, 2011
Bombardier Named Worldwide Supplier of the Year at the Light Rail 17th October, 2011
ORR's Price sets out challenges and priorities 13th October, 2011
Final Jubilee line upgrade cost vindicates decision to end PPP 12th October, 2011
Bombardier Commended for University Partnership and Innovation 11th October, 2011
SNC-Lavalin acquires Interfleet Technology 3rd October, 2011
Network Rail reports further efficiencies, but must justify claims more clearly 30th September, 2011
Way clear for Borders Railway 29th September, 2011
Options for growth - Rail Industry unveils plans for the future of the railway 27th September, 2011
Technology & Innovation to deliver a better railway 26th September, 2011
Network Rail chief hopes electrification plans will spark interest in electrical engineering graduates 20th September, 2011
Green Light for Trams 20th September, 2011
Sustainable development can help reduce rail industry costs 16th September, 2011
New Rolling Stock for London Midland and for First TransPennine Express 14th September, 2011
Regulator expresses concern over railway performance 13th September, 2011
Worldwide Launch of Bombardier FLEXITY 2 Tram 8th September, 2011
Network Rail Chairman maps our priorities for his final year 7th September, 2011
Update on Crossrail rolling stock and depot procurement 30th August, 2011
Tramlink to aid regeneration of Croydon 18th August, 2011
New partnerships cut project delivery from ‘months to weeks’ 11th August, 2011
8800 extra spaces for busy trains on key routes 10th August, 2011
Unipart Rail Traction & Rolling Stock (T&RS), announces a new senior team in Doncaster 9th August, 2011
DfT- New Franchising Programme 5th August, 2011
High speed rail consultation draws to a close 29th July, 2011
HS2 vital for Britain says Network Rail 28th July, 2011
Investment plans strike a chord with passengers and freight companies 28th July, 2011
Rail strategy sets out thirty-year plan to meet growing demand across London & South East 28th July, 2011
High Speed 2 update 27th July, 2011
Helping deliver rail improvement plans in Staffordshire 21st July, 2011
ORR publishes National Rail Trends Yearbook 2010/11 21st July, 2011
ORR safety report calls on rail industry to maintain safety focus against backdrop of improvements 19th July, 2011
Invensys Rail Named Supplier of the Year by Network Rail 15th July, 2011
Amey wins five Rail Signalling Contracts across the UK 15th July, 2011
Regional Economies boosted by £5bn Great Western rail investment 14th July, 2011
Metrolink's new Chorlton line opens for business 6th July, 2011
National Rail Recycling Centre helps cuts cost of Britain's railways 6th July, 2011
Bombardier Transportation announces proposed downsizing 5th July, 2011
Rail Safety Performance and Trends 2010/2011 1st July, 2011
Influential Rail Strategy supports need for new High Speed line 1st July, 2011
Railtex delivers another success 29th June, 2011
Apprenticeship to Fellowship scheme will put rail sector on track to high skill future 22nd June, 2011
Rail Passengers to Benefit from 1,200 New Carriages 16th June, 2011
Bombardier to Deliver Major London Underground Signalling 14th June, 2011
Progress for Network Rail as it faces big challenges ahead 14th June, 2011
Unipart agrees exclusiviuty deal for Diesolift 10th June, 2011
Driving an Efficient Railway: Network Rail’s Full Year Results 2010/11 9th June, 2011
Working Together, Smarter and Simpler: How to cut the cost of New Trains 1st June, 2011
ORR consultation to help shape future of GB railways 25th May, 2011
Hammond welcomes value for money report that could bring efficiency savings to benefit passengers and taxpayers 19th May, 2011
Rail Industry sets up powerful new group in response to challenge from McNulty 19th May, 2011
RIA welcomes call to work together 19th May, 2011
Efficiency savings the key to substantial rail industry growth 19th May, 2011
Contract awarded to complete London Overground's orbital railway 18th May, 2011
Network Rail fined £3m over Potters Bar derailment 13th May, 2011
Business people across the country call for the record to be set straight on high-speed rail 4th May, 2011
Devolution today for Scotland and Wessex Routes as Network Rail announces more changes 3rd May, 2011
New operator sought for Greater Anglia rail services 26th April, 2011
R.S. Clare & Co. Ltd. Win Queen’s Award for International Trade 2011 21st April, 2011
Pandrol is on track with another Queen's Award win 21st April, 2011
RIA supports High Speed Railway proposals 20th April, 2011
Greengauge 21 confirms the case for a national HSR network 19th April, 2011
Bids invited for new £100m station improvement fund 18th April, 2011
Crossrail confirms shortlists for remaining central London stations 18th April, 2011
Crossrail starts tender process for signalling system 14th April, 2011
Additional seats for Leeds commuters 13th April, 2011
Bombardier Launches New ‘Learning Centre’ at its Site in Derby, UK 13th April, 2011
New major signalling contract will mean faster, more frequent and more reliable Tube services 12th April, 2011
Morgan Sindall ETI Team scoops £2 million contract win 12th April, 2011
Vital steps taken to improve rail safety since Grayrigg - but rail industry must do more 8th April, 2011
Crossrail awards remaining tunnelling contracts as 7th April, 2011
Regulating Network Rail’s efficiency 1st April, 2011
Huge increase in commuter trains possible with HS2 - Hammond 1st April, 2011
Hima-Sella's CIS enhancement at Harrogate Station complete 30th March, 2011
Crossrail confirms shortlist for rolling stock and depot 30th March, 2011
NET Phase Two going ahead with new consortium 29th March, 2011
Plans to roll out electrification gather pace 29th March, 2011
Derby trainbuilding record 25th March, 2011
Network Rail redically reforms contracting strategy 25th March, 2011
Shortlised bidders for Greater Anglia and Intercity West Coast franchises 25th March, 2011
Nominations for the Network Rail Partnership Awards 2011 are now open 24th March, 2011
Nottingham Tram Extension Given Green Light 24th March, 2011
Sheffield to Rotherham Tram-train pilot on track 24th March, 2011
Glasgow subway upgrade on track 9th March, 2011
Fundamental reform of rail industry needed to deliver for passengers and taxpayers - ATOC 9th March, 2011
UNIFE alarmed by decision to award UK Intercity Express Programme (IEP) to Hitachi 4th March, 2011
Green light for new trains and rail electrification 1st March, 2011
Rail Tech Group wins National Training Awards 1st March, 2011
Investing in Britain's future: High Speed Rail consultation launched 28th February, 2011
Wabtec acquires Brush Traction 28th February, 2011
Rail Tech Group wins National Training Awards 25th February, 2011
Network Rail moves to create devolved business units 21st February, 2011
HS2 - the critical issue is capacity 4th February, 2011
Mayor announces major progress with Jubilee line upgrade 2nd February, 2011
New chapter for Network Rail as David Higgins starts work as Chief Executive 1st February, 2011
Proposal for new trams to help boost Croydon's economy 31st January, 2011
Morgan Sindall wins Waverley Station Project 27th January, 2011
New franchises to provide better services for passengers 19th January, 2011
£1.5bn station tender process fully underway for construction of Crossrail central London stations 17th January, 2011
New High Speed proposals unveiled 20th December, 2010
Bombardier Completes on-time ELECTROSTAR Fleet Delivery for the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link in South Africa 7th December, 2010
Government targets £1bn savings from rail industry 7th December, 2010
More than 2,100 new carriages for rail travellers as 25th November, 2010
Network Rail announces interim results 25th November, 2010
RIA welcomes Thameslink confirmation 25th November, 2010
Green Light for National Skills Academy for Railway 16th November, 2010
RIA welcomes Skills Academy go-ahead 16th November, 2010
UK Government sells right to operate its first High Speed Railway for £2.1bn 5th November, 2010
New Chairman announced for the Railway Industry Association 5th November, 2010
Transport Spending Review Press Notice 20th October, 2010
Rail industry consultation on 30-year technical strategy 20th October, 2010
53M funding agreed for Gatwick Airport station upgrade 13th October, 2010
Eurostar announces £700 million investment in its fleet 7th October, 2010
Proposed high speed rail network North of Birmingham 6th October, 2010
Crossrail outlines progress on delivering value for money 27th September, 2010
Investing to build Britain's economy 9th September, 2010
VolkerRail Win Peterborough and North Staffordshire Signalling Renewal Contracts 9th September, 2010
Network rail efficiency improves as it strives to meet challenging targets by 2014 8th September, 2010
Twice as many passengers and freight to use the railway by 2035 13th August, 2010
Mechan exceeds export expectations 11th August, 2010
Britain has one of Europe's safest railways 28th July, 2010
Bombardier’s Electrostar Units for National Express well into Production at Derby, UK 21st July, 2010
Minister sees Britain's new busiest station take shape 15th July, 2010
Amey Awarded Network Rail Contract to Upgrade Nine Stations in South East 14th July, 2010
Parliamentary Statement on Rolling Stock 6th July, 2010
'Swift and rigorous' review of rail investment needed to 26th June, 2010
Independent review to get better value for money in rail asked to give early initial report 14th June, 2010
Increasing passenger rail capacity 4th June, 2010
Network Rail controls costs as it unveils full year results 3rd June, 2010
ORR's assessment highlights Network Rail's mixed performance in the first year of a five-year plan to transform the railway 2nd June, 2010
Industry turns to RISAS for wheelset assurance 19th May, 2010
Transport for London to acquire the shares of Tube Lines 7th May, 2010
Zone Green wins safety contract in Dubai 5th May, 2010
Mechan Wins First Sand Filling Order for Trams 23rd April, 2010
London Underground awards power upgrade contract for Sub-Surface Railway 9th April, 2010
Successful Easter means better railway for passengers 6th April, 2010
Boost for Railway Engineering as National Skills Academy launched 31st March, 2010
First milestone of £1 billion rail scheme underway 23rd March, 2010
Skills to fuel growth in key new industries 17th March, 2010
New skills for new railways 17th March, 2010
Skills Academy central to railway future 17th March, 2010
Bombardier to Supply Additional Light Rail Vehicles to Manchester Metrolink in the UK 17th March, 2010
RIA welcomes industry involvement in High Speed Rail plans 12th March, 2010
HS2 gears up for next stage of work following Government's publication of HS2 report 11th March, 2010
Adonis sets out high speed rail proposals 11th March, 2010
£170 million to extend Metrolink even further 8th March, 2010
Bombardier Celebrates 50 Years in the UK Signalling Industry 5th March, 2010
Borders Railway works start - project will boost recovery and Scotland’s long term economic performance 3rd March, 2010
Unipart Revolutionary Driver Cooling System 3rd March, 2010
Mechan welcomes Egyptian design experts 17th February, 2010
Over £½ billion Government funding to revitalise the Metro 3rd February, 2010
Bid for Railway Skills Academy submitted 27th January, 2010
Franchise extension kick starts faster, more frequent journeys between London and Midlands 15th January, 2010
£250m rail investment to bring much faster journeys for Chiltern passengers 15th January, 2010
Mechan Celebrates Recession-Busting Record Year 13th January, 2010