Rail News
20% more passengers using AVE services
Passenger numbers on high-speed AVE services between Catalonia and Madrid increased by almost 20 per cent in 2013.
Around six million passengers used the corridor between February 2013 and February 2014.
Since the launch of services on the Madrid -Zaragoza- Barcelona...
Policy
Romania asked to cut track access charges for diesel trains
The European Commission has appealed to Romania's rail infrastructure manager to remove certain access charges to help improve conditions for freight operators.
MEPs have said they are concerned that Romania's main infrastructure manager, Căile Ferate Române (CFR), lacks the incentives to...
Rail News
SBB to introduce new safety measures in Simplon Tunnel
SBB has awarded Rhomberg Rail Group subsidiary Sersa to install safety lighting inside the Simplon Tunnel between Switzerland and Italy.
The CHF 7 million contract will see illuminated handrails and other lighting fitted in both the north and south tunnels,...
Rail News
Siemens to deliver free ICE 3 train in goodwill gesture
Siemens has said it will be supplying one free new ICE 3 high-speed train to German operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) to make up for a lengthy delay in the order.
The manufacturer has agreed to supply a 17th Class 407...
Rail News
Indra awarded South American ticketing contracts
Indra has won two ticketing contracts in South America worth over €5 million.
The projects cover the installation of barriers and ticket validation systems at 11 new stations on São Paulo's Line 5 extension (€1.4 million) and support services for...
Rail News
Dawlish to reopen in April
A severely-damaged section of railway at Dawlish will remain closed until mid-April after being battered by storms, Network Rail has confirmed.
Following more storm damage last weekend, Network Rail has said it will take another two months to fix, with...
Heritage
Derbyshire rail tunnel named world’s oldest
The Guinness World Book of Records has awarded a rail tunnel in Derbyshire, which was unearthed by archaeologists last year, the title of world’s oldest.
Located in Fritchley near Crich, the tunnel is thought to date back to around 1793...
High Speed Rail
Copenhagen Airport considering high-speed rail station
An expansion of Copenhagen Airport (CPH) could include building a new high-speed rail station, according to chief executive Thomas Woldbye.
Presenting a 25-year masterplan for the airport's future, Woldbye said a new high-speed railway station could be built to bring...
Light Rail
New tram enters service in Konya
The first of a fleet of new trams ordered by the Turkish city of Konya has entered revenue service.
A total of 60 28T light rail vehicles are being built for Konya, with the first arriving in the city in...
Infrastructure
Joint venture completes Bond Street handover
A Costain Skanska joint venture (CSJV) has handed over Bond Street's Western Ticket Hall Box in central London six weeks ahead of schedule.
Bond Street, which will open to passengers in 2018, is one of six new Crossrail stations being...
Latest News
ORR review leads to 50% reduction in maximum fees for ticket refunds
New rules will mean that from 2 April the maximum fee that train operators and ticket retailers can charge...