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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. …

  • High-speed Exploring trains collide mid-way

    Published on : Saturday, November 9, 2013

    Pickens Co. EMA Director Ken Gibson says they speculate that the fire started when the train cars hit each other during the derailment. Several agencies are investigating now, including NTSB, National Railroad Commission and the train owner Alabama Gulf Coast …

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  • Breakthrough for Crossrail as tunnelling machine Elizabeth arrives at Stepney Green Cavern

    Published on : Friday, November 8, 2013

    Elizabeth, along with her sister machine Victoria, is completing the longest tunnel drive on the Crossrail project, from Limmo Peninsula near Canning Town to Farringdon, a distance of 8.3 kilometres (5.16 miles). Since being launched last winter, both machines have …

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  • New KiwiRail Chief Executive Appointed

    Published on : Friday, November 8, 2013

    KiwiRail’s Chairman, Mr John Spencer, today announced that Mr Peter Reidy will join the organisation as Chief Executive, effective 10th February 2014. A New Zealander, currently based in Sydney, Peter brings to KiwiRail a successful track record of leading and …

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  • Weekend Subway Service Advisory – MTA Rail

    Published on : Friday, November 8, 2013

    The Weekender for Mobile in the Apple app store is available for iPhone, and in the Google Play store for Android. This free-to-download app shares the same features as the desktop version, including a subway diagram that displays the service …

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  • CN says due bill trading will apply to stock split payable Nov. 29, 2013

    Published on : Thursday, November 7, 2013

    CN announced today that in accordance with the applicable rules of the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) and New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), the “due bill” trading procedures of such stock exchanges will apply to CN’s two-for-one stock split, which will …

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  • New Boeing B-52 Upgrade to Increase Smart Weapons Capacity by Half

    Published on : Thursday, November 7, 2013

    Boeing will continue to increase the B-52 bomber’s effectiveness and versatility under a new U.S. Air Force contract that calls for the aircraft’s smart weapons capacity to expand by 50 percent. Under the $24.6 million agreement, Boeing will develop a …

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  • Amtrak Names Gerald Sokol, Jr. Chief Financial Officer

    Published on : Thursday, November 7, 2013

    Amtrak has named Gerald Sokol, Jr., as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will report directly to Amtrak President and CEO Joe Boardman effective Dec. 3.As CFO, Sokol will be responsible for corporate finance, business forecasting and development …

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  • Temporary Access At Dundee Station – Scot Rail

    Published on : Wednesday, November 6, 2013

    This new access point will lead into the temporary booking office, where customers will be able to purchase tickets from members of staff or ticket vending machines. The new station complex, which will replace the existing Dundee station, will also …

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  • Virgin Trains – Complimentary travel for volunteers collecting on Poppy Days in London and Birmingham

    Published on : Wednesday, November 6, 2013

    Visit our Media Room website for the latest news, press releases and the company factsheet. To receive our content live, as and when we publish it, you can sign up to follow us. Go to Follow Virgin Trains and click …

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  • Amtrak Launches Multicultural Microsties

    Published on : Wednesday, November 6, 2013

    Today, Amtrak launched three microsites targeting multicultural travelers –DescubreNorteAmerica.com, a bilingual site for Hispanic consumers; MyBlackJourney.com for African American consumers; and AmtrakRideWithPride.com for the LGBT community. While Amtrak’s main website, Amtrak.com, is a travel-planning resource for all travelers, the microsites …

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