All articles by Rail Business UK – Page 48
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Rail Business UKUK railway news round-up
This week’s round-up of business news from the UK railway industry.
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Rail Business UKSoutheastern scraps first class in timetable revision to meet changed demand
UK: Southeastern has announced that it is to abolish first class travel with effect from December 11 2022, as part of timetable changes which aim to provide a ‘simpler, more reliable’ service and reflect the way people now travel following the pandemic. First class seating is ...
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Rail Business UKRail projects included in Treasury’s list of schemes for acceleration
UK: HM Treasury has published a Growth Plan listing rail, light rail and other infrastructure projects which are to be be ‘accelerated as fast as possible, aiming to get the vast majority starting construction by the end of 2023.’ Rail projects listed are: Cambridge South ...
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Rail Business UKChiltern seeks proposals for battery train fleet
UK: Chiltern Railways is seeking proposals for the supply of battery electric multiple-units. The Arriva-owned operator is undertaking an assessment of its rolling stock strategy and in particular how it can achieve non-diesel operation on its routes, which are currently worked using diesel multiple-units and locomotives. ...
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Rail Business UKAvanti West Coast starts to restore timetable
UK: Having slashed its timetable to a basic four trains an hour in August as a result of driver unavailability, Avanti West Coast confirmed in late September that it will begin increasing its services again.
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Rail Business UKRailtex 2023 to focus on the rail industry of tomorrow
UK: The next Railtex is to take place at the NEC in Birmingham from May 9-11 2023, with the exhibition including live demonstrations and an extensive seminar programme focusing on the rail industry of tomorrow. Topics will include sustainability, digitalisation, maintenance and passenger experience, alongside the ...
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Rail Business UKRail innovation cluster launched by the University of Birmingham
UK: A BCRRE Rail Innovation Cluster to support businesses looking to deliver to deliver greater value and innovation into the rail supply sector has been announced by the University of Birmingham’s Centre for Railway Research & Education during InnoTrans. Building on BCRRE’s many years of experience ...
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Rail Business UKNetwork Rail maintains good stakeholder engagement, ORR finds
UK: The Office of Rail & Road says its annual assessment of how Network Rail engages with its stakeholders shows a strong performance in the past year, although overall satisfaction has dipped slightly. ORR assessed how well Network Rail performed against four principles of good stakeholder ...
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Rail Business UKNetwork Rail approves wearable geofencing technology
UK: After two years of R&D and testing in live environments, Tended has obtained Network Rail product acceptance for its wearable technology which is designed to improve the safety of trackside workers by enabling them to map out safe and unsafe zones using geofencing. If workers ...
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Rail Business UKMerseyrail Class 777 battery IPEMU on show at InnoTrans
INNOTRANS: On show in Berlin is one of the seven battery-equipped independently powered electric multiple-units which Stadler is supplying as part of an order for a total of 53 custom-designed Class 777 EMUs for use on the Merseyrail network around Liverpool. The 53 ...
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Rail Business UKGovernment is committed to supporting rail exports, UK suppliers told at InnoTrans
UK: More than 120 British suppliers are present at the world’s largest rail industry trade fair, which is being held in Berlin this week.
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Rail Business UKZonegreen presents Depot Personnel Protection System at InnoTrans
INNOTRANS: Sheffield-based Zonegreen is showcasing its flagship Depot Personnel Protection System in the the British Pavilion in Hall 2.2 at InnoTrans.
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Rail Business UKMuirhead shows ‘lightest leather on two tracks’
INNOTRANS: Scottish leather supplier Muirhead is showcasing its ‘low-carbon, reduced-weight, full substance’ LightCore leather for passenger vehicles. The tanning process produces a leather which Muirhead says is up to 33% lighter than standard leather without sacrificing thickness or strength. It is also available with ActiveHygiene, which ...
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Rail Business UKFlexicon highlights fire performance, security and ingress protection
INNOTRANS: Flexible conduit manufacturer Flexicon is showcasing rail industry cable protection systems designed to prioritise fire performance, system security and ingress protection. On show at Hall 2.2 stand 230 and featured on the Railway Industry Association pavilion is the Birmingham-based company’s new FPIHRL heavy-weight nylon flexible ...
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Rail Business UKWelsh tri-mode multiple-unit on show in Berlin
INNOTRANS: One of the tri-mode Flirt UK multiple-units capable of operation on diesel, 25 kV 50 Hz electric and battery power which Stadler is supplying to Transport for Wales is on show at the InnoTrans trade fair, ahead of entry into service later this year. ...
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Rail Business UKIstanbul – London freight service planned by January
EUROPE: Planning is well advanced for the launch of a rail service carrying road semi-trailers between the Asian side of Istanbul and London via the Channel Tunnel, Albert Bastius, COO of TX Logistik, told Rail Business UK at the InnoTrans exhibition. The initiative is almost ready ...
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Rail Business UKControlled Axle Steering on show following Grand Central tests
INNOTRANS: On show in Berlin is the Liebherr Controlled Axle Steering active wheelset control system, which aims to significantly reduce wear on rails and wheels. LiCAS has been developed by Liebherr-Transportation Systems and was successfully field tested in co-operation with Arriva’s UK open access operator Grand ...
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Rail Business UKTextile manufacturer showcases digital print
INNOTRANS: Transport and commercial building textile manufacturer Camira has introduced digital printing to provide what it terms ‘an unparalleled level of flexibility and freedom’ when choosing textiles for train interiors. The company said this complements its established woven products, and highlights its commitment to remaining at ...
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Rail Business UKCardiff Valleys Class 398 tram-train unveiled at InnoTrans
INNOTRANS: One of the Citylink Class 398 electric-battery tram-trains which Stadler is building for South Wales Metro services on the branch lines around Cardiff has been unveiled at the InnoTrans trade fair in Berlin. Stadler’s Citylink is a family of modular light rail vehicles designed to ...
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Rail Business UKFirstClass opportunity to target the global market at InnoTrans
INNOTRANS: FirstClass Safety & Control is at InnoTrans for the first time as part of what director Mark Meyrick says is its strategy ‘to become the world leader in rail depot safety control systems’. The UK company was formed through a management buy-out of the control ...