Company News
Avanti completes Voyager fleet overhaul
Avanti West Coast has completed its overhaul of the Voyager fleet, following a six-month programme.The £8.3 million overhaul, which was carried out at Bombardier’s depot in Ilford, east London, includes new Standard Class seats covers and carpets as well...
Heritage
Video: Reopening Queensbury Tunnel
In West Yorkshire, the campaign to reopen a disused railway tunnel as part of an ambitious cycle network is approaching a critical point with the completion of on-site investigations by engineers acting for Bradford Council. Once complete, their study will inform decision-making about the viability of repairing the tunnel – parts of which are in […]
Heritage
Video: Rhondda Tunnel Detailed Examination
In South Wales, the campaign to reopen a disused railway tunnel as a foot and cycle path has passed a crucial milestone with the completion of a detailed examination into its condition. Connecting two former coal mining valleys, it’s hoped that Rhondda Tunnel will boost the local economy by enticing tourists and creating jobs. But […]
Infrastructure
Take a tour of San Francisco’s new Chinatown underground station
Twelve stories below street level, workers have now begun installing a yellow waterproofing barrier to get the station ready for the project's December 2019 opening.
Rail News
CRRC to invest $50m in New York subway train concept
CRRC has presented New York's public transport operator MTA with its vision for the subway train of the future.
Rail News
CCTV footage taken moments before Milan train crash released
The video shows the train travelling through Pioltello-Limito station on its way to Porta Garibaldi, with sparks flying as at least one carriage scrapes a platform edge.
Light Rail
Dublin opens new 5.9km light rail extension
The Luas Cross City line features 13 new stops and extends the Green line to the Red line.
Rail News
New Bombardier trainsets enter passenger service in South-East Queensland
The Bombardier-led Qtectic consortium has delivered the first three new trains for South-East Queensland, Australia.
People
Bizarre video shows motorist risking their life to take photos of a car on a level-crossing
Dutch rail infrastructure manager ProRail has released video footage of a motorist's dangerous exploits at a level-crossing.
Latest News
Tractor driver dumps slurry onto railway
A tractor driver has been filmed dumping a tank full of slurry onto the West Coast main line in...