News - Page 331
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Fleet
Testing accelerates for re-engined Ultra73s
Two rebuilt Ultra73s must complete three months of fault-free running before they enter traffic with Network Rail.
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Network
Passenger numbers continue to rise
Rail passenger numbers for the 12 months ending January 2015 rose by 4.5% compared with the previous 12-month period.
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Fleet
Seven new Eurostar ‘374s’ in traffic
Seven Siemens e320 trains have been delivered to Eurostar and are now in traffic.
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Network
West Coast Main Line to re-open ahead of schedule
Glasgow-Carlisle section has been closed since New Year’s Eve
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Network
Garnett report advises trams for the Isle of Wight
Trams could replace trains on the Isle of Wight to reduce operating costs, according to a new study.
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Fleet
Charity tour to mark GBRf’s 15th anniversary
GB Railfreight will run a charity tour over four days in September, to celebrate its 15th anniversary. Fifteen locomotives from its fleet are due to be used.
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Fleet
Class 385 route introduction plans revealed
ScotRail reveals which routes brand new Class 385s will be introduced, and when.
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Network
Women In Rail role models sought
Women in Rail is searching for the Most Inspirational Women in Rail. It wants shortlist of 20 women who have made an outstanding impression on the industry.
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Network
Government responds to HS2 property concerns
Government responds to concerns raised by the House of Commons Select Committee regarding compensation for property owners affected by the construction of HS2.
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Network
Network Rail seeks enthusiastic apprentices
Network Rail wants more apprentices to join the railway, with the infrastructure company’s Advanced Apprenticeship scheme offering 150 places nationwide.