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New jobs and skills for over 250 Londoners thanks to Network Rail

Over 250 jobseekers in the capital have gained new jobs or skills as part of the Thameslink Programme, a multi-billion pound railway upgrade which includes Network Rail’s rebuilding of London Bridge station.   The number includes 91 jobseekers from the …

Passengers advised to plan their travel as Birmingham gears up for Christmas crowds

With Birmingham’s famous Christmas market starting today (17 November) and the number of visitors to the city set to increase over the festive season, Network Rail is urging passengers to plan their journeys and allow more time to catch their …

Rhatische Bahn organizes a sit-down dinner for travel trade in Mumbai

Leading travel trade agents from Mumbai gathered at the Magazine Street Kitchen to an event hosted by Rhaetian Railways. It was a close-knit dinner, which was attended by thirty-five travel trade partners, including the Consul General of Switzerland, Mr. Martin …

Railway upgrade plan proposed for line between Exeter and Newton Abbot

Following a series of detailed investigations and technical studies, Network Rail will present proposed upgrades to the railway line between Exeter and Newton Abbot to the public on Thursday (17 November), in an effort to ensure long-term protection for the …

Footbridge added to Cornton closure plans

Network Rail will include designs for a ramped footbridge within its proposal to close Cornton level crossing when it submits a planning application to Stirling Council next month.The amendment to the design follows input from local residents and elected representatives. …

  • Etihad Rail awarded prestigious ISO 9001:2008 certification

    Published on : Tuesday, June 10, 2014

    Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s national railway network, has been certified as ISO 9001:2008 compliant in the field of quality management by Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, and the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). …

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  • New senior appointments made for TSGN franchise

    Published on : Tuesday, June 10, 2014

    Go-Ahead has announced that Southeastern’s managing director Charles Horton is to head the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern (TSGN) franchise. Horton, who will become the chief executive of the UK’s biggest rail franchise, will be joined by Southeastern and London …

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  • MTA Issues Spanish-Language MetroCard Advertising Campaign

    Published on : Friday, June 6, 2014

    The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has issued, for the first time, a Spanish-language advertising campaign on MetroCards. A print run of 250,000 MetroCards in Spanish was purchased by the immigration law firm Youman, Madeo & Fasano LLP. The print campaign …

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  • Throgs Neck Bridge 2 Queens-bound Lanes Closed Overnight Six to Eight Nights

    Published on : Tuesday, June 3, 2014

    Two of three southbound lanes at the Throgs Neck Bridge heading into Queens will be closed nightly for six to eight nights beginning Wed., June 4 for milling and repaving work. There will not be any work on Saturday or …

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  • World’s highest cable railway line inaugurated in Bolivia

    Published on : Tuesday, June 3, 2014

    Bolivian President Evo Morales inaugurated the first segment of the world’s highest cable railway line on Friday, carrying passengers from city to city at up to 4000 metres above sea level.   The cable line connects the capital La Paz …

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  • Queensland Rail urges customers to plan their journey in advance

    Published on : Tuesday, May 27, 2014

    Queensland Rail is reminding customers to plan their journey in advance ahead of the June long weekend, as important maintenance works are scheduled on the Caboolture and Sunshine Coast lines.     Tracks will be closed between Northgate and Gympie …

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  • Winners announced in the 2014 Eurostar Ashden Award for Sustainable Travel

    Published on : Tuesday, May 27, 2014

    Gloucestershire-based green energy company, Ecotricity, and public transport authority, Tisséo-SMTC from Toulouse, have beaten off stiff competition from over 100 sustainable travel projects in the UK, France and Belgium to win the 2014 Eurostar Ashden Award for Sustainable Travel.   …

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  • Amtrak Exhibit Train to Roll Into Spencer, N.C.

    Published on : Tuesday, May 27, 2014

    Powered by a specially-painted locomotive celebrating veterans and showcasing the past, present and future of America’s Railroad, the Amtrak Exhibit Train will be open for free tours during the Streamliners at Spencer  railroad festival from May 29 to June 1. …

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  • Network Rail: Edinburgh Waverley to close to vehicles

    Published on : Tuesday, May 27, 2014

    Waverley station will become a vehicle-free zone from Monday, June 2, following a review of access arrangements.   All taxis will be removed from the station, with passengers directed to external ranks. The new arrangements have been put in place …

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  • Queensland Rail: Repainting works to beautify Auchenflower station

    Published on : Tuesday, May 27, 2014

    During a scheduled closure of the inner city tracks, Queensland Rail will undertake an extensive list of maintenance and upgrade works including the start of a full repaint of Auchenflower train station.   The painting will take place over the …

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