Testing of the UK’s first intercity battery train commenced last week. The battery, which generates a peak power of more than 700kw, has now been successfully retrofitted onto a TransPennine Express ‘Nova 1’ train (five-carriage intercity Class 802), ahead of…

Siemens Mobility has calculated that its new battery bi-mode trains could save Britain’s railways £3.5 billion and 12 million tonnes of CO2 over 35 years.   The trains, which would be assembled at Siemens Mobility’s new Train Manufacturing Facility in…

Hitachi Rail announced this week the completion of its €1,660m acquisition of Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems (GTS) business, expanding its global presence to 51 countries with the majority of its revenues now coming from higher-return signalling and systems. Hitachi Rail…

As we enter our new membership year, Rail Forum is delighted to welcome the Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) as our Export Partner for 2024-2025. With growing international opportunities and world-leading rail capability across its membership, Rail Forum is…

A new approach to transport ticketing offers a step towards an integrated, transparent system that works efficiently for both ticket providers and passengers across all modes of transport  Traditional ticketing systems are based on solutions that are vulnerable to issues…

▪ Knorr-Bremse and Stadler have signed a long-term contract through to the end of  2028, with option to extend, covering a large number of trains and railcars in  multiple European countries  ▪ Knorr-Bremse is responsible for providing comprehensive maintenance, repair …

Knorr-Bremse Acquires Alstom’s Rail Signalling Technology Business in North America  • Knorr-Bremse is strengthening especially its resilient rail business • The acquisition is accretive from the beginning  • By acquiring one of the market leaders in North America, Knorr-Bremse is  increasing…

Siemens Mobility secures first place on rail signalling and control framework for the UK The company is now set for a share of contracts to be awarded under the framework, covering around four billion pounds’ worth of projects over ten…

Capel C.S Ltd, a leading name in the construction industry, is honoured to announce the recent contract award by Greater Anglia for refurbishment works at Lowestoft Train Station in Suffolk.  The construction contractors were brought on board by long-term client and…

Plans for a tram system running between Leeds and Bradford have been set out today, as the West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin aims to revolutionise the region’s transport network. The proposals were published today ahead of the final Combined Authority…