Published on : Friday, January 31, 2014
Union Pacific Railroad improved its public safety incident rate in 2013, demonstrating progress in enhancing safety for employees, customers and communities. The company’s 2013 public safety incident rate was 2.22, a 7 percent improvement over the 2012 rate of 2.38. …
Published on : Thursday, January 30, 2014
Queensland Rail is pleading with motorists to pay attention and know their vehicle heights after a rail bridge strike at Price Street, Nambour, this morning caused major disruption and damage. Executive General Manager Tim Ripper said the incident was …
Published on : Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Network Rail and its partners have announced plans to build a three-deck car park at Haywards Heath station, in addition to a regeneration scheme unveiled last year. The improved plans will also include a new station entrance from the car …
Published on : Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Work is to start to rebuild a second bridge in Ashton-under-Lyne as part of a £400m electrification project which will deliver a better railway across the north of England. Oldham Road is one of four bridges need to be rebuilt …
Published on : Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Re-alignment of an unstable section of track just north of Dunedin at the 365.85km Main South Line (MSL) presented significant challenges but sound planning and good team work saw the job completed over a weekend Block of Line (BOL). Severe …
Published on : Monday, January 27, 2014
Network Rail has today announced the awarding of alliancing contracts with Costain and Morgan Sindall to develop the detailed scope, programme and target price for the £650m Edinburgh-Glasgow Improvement Programme (EGIP). In a £5m deal, the companies will work with …
Published on : Sunday, January 26, 2014
Frontline rail workers including drivers, ticket examiners, hospitality, and station staff will take part in the WorldHost course, which has been specially tailored to meet the challenges they will face when hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to Glasgow and …
Published on : Saturday, January 25, 2014
“For the first time in six quarters, we reported overall volume growth, despite significantly weaker coal shipments. It highlights the strength of our diverse franchise, the extensive network reach we have to various markets, and a strong grain harvest,” said …
Published on : Friday, January 24, 2014
Latest research published by independent watchdog Passenger Focus shows that rail travelers recognize Arriva’s UK train businesses are delivering improved levels of passenger satisfaction. Leading European transport group Arriva manages five rail businesses, providing business, and commuter and leisure journeys …
Published on : Monday, January 20, 2014
Work has started on the latest phase of a £250m improvement project which will deliver greater capacity and improved reliability on one of the busiest railway lines in Europe. New signalling will be installed in and around Stafford station and …
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