Articles by Rich Wilcock - Page 20
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Day One at RAIL Live - Sustainability in rail and creating a legacy to last
Tackling climate change and the future of sustainability for rail was the subject of one of day one’s keynote panel discussions.
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RAIL Live Day One Speaker Sessions get under way
One of the most anticipated dates in the rail industry calendar has got under way with the first day of RAIL Live at the Rail Innovation Centre in Long Marston, Warwickshire.
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Alstom signs deal for vital Aventra order after DfT confirms funding
There was a sigh of relief in some circles late on Friday 14 June as Alstom and the Department for Transport (DfT) announced a £370 million pound deal for the construction and maintenance of 10 new nine-car Aventra trains for the Elizabeth Line.
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Colas Rail UK cuts fuel use and emissions with novel pick-up system
Colas Rail UK is seeing significant reductions in fuel consumption and carbon emissions thanks to a new fuel delivery system called FuelActive.
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Labour reinforces its Plan for Rail in Manifesto launch
The Labour Party has released its manifesto today (Thursday 13 June), sticking to the “Plan for Rail” manifesto that its Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh launched in April.
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Conservatives promise GBR and Network North “in full”
There were few surprises in the Conservatives’ election manifesto, with the party pledging to deliver the Network North schemes outlined in last year’s paper as well as establish Great British Railways.
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Liberal Democrats pledge to freeze rail fares as it launches its manifesto
The Liberal Democrats will freeze rail fares and simplify the ticketing system if the party wins in the general election on July 4.
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Rail Freight Group sets out ambitions ahead of general election
Rail Freight Group (RFG) has unveiled its 'Delivered by Rail Freight' manifesto, a new cross-industry campaign emphasising rail's critical role in transporting essential goods throughout Great Britain.
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RIA calls for clarity in its manifesto ahead of general election
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) is calling for a fresh start for UK rail in its manifesto, which it has published ahead of the general election on July 4.
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LNER names train ‘Flying Swiftie’ ahead of gig in Scottish capital
LNER is naming its 10am London King’s Cross-Edinburgh service the “The Flying Swiftie”, in honour of the musician who is set to take the stage at Murrayfield and for the thousands of fans making the journey from London.