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Thursday, 05 September 2024

BBC News

• Translink defends lack of Irish signage at new Belfast hubBus services are due to begin on Sunday with the first departure - to Dublin - scheduled for 5am.

Network Rail

• Dumfries station ?3.6m accessibility project celebrates official openingScotland?s Railway and local community members gathered to mark the official opening of Dumfries station?s brand-new footbridge and lifts on Tuesday (September 3).
• Safety advice released with Northumberland Line at its busiest in 60 yearsPeople living near the Northumberland Line are being warned to take extra care with more trains now running on the major upgraded route.

Other Regional Press

• Image of new Mossley railway station unveiledMOSSLEY?S railway station will move 300 metres as part of a multi-billion pound rail project. And images showing how it will look have been released.
• Mid Cornwall Metro rail improvement hit by higher costsAlthough the majority of a scheme to create the ?56.8m Mid Cornwall Metro rail improvement through the Duchy is on budget, one element has been hit by higher costs,
• New Devon MP fights for better rail links in first speechA Devon MP has used her maiden speech in the House of Commons to advocate for critical rail improvements in South West Devon.
• HS2 works to shut key Midlands motorway links for two daysDiversion routes are in place as HS2 installs two large viaducts to carry the rail lines over the roads

Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast

• Rail renationalisation passes key milepost and new road costs come under scrutiny, S2, Ep 25Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker bring listeners right up to date with progress of the new UK Labour Government's rapid legislation to allow franchised passenger train operations to return to state control [01:45]. Mark discusses with Christian his recent Guardian article calling for the abandonment of all England's major road building schemes [23:22]. Finally, Christian previews the reissue of his book 'Fire and Steam' to mark the bicentenary of the world's first railway [33:14].

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Government launches Shadow GBR as Passenger Railways Services Bill advancesThe Passenger Railway Services Bill, known as the Public Ownership Bill, is reaching it final stages in the commons. Under this bill the government has pledged to prioritise passengers over private companies and tackle delays, cancellations and unreliable services on Britain’s railways. As part of this initiative, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has ‘fired the starting gun’ with the launch of Shadow Great British Railways (Shadow GBR). Transport Secretary Louise Haigh said: "I am firing the starting gun on the biggest reforms to our railways ...

New Civil Engineer

• Installation of prefabricated 129m active travel bridge for Levenmouth Rail Link beginsNetwork Rail has begun its installation of an active travel bridge over the River Leven and recently completed ?116M Levenmouth Rail Link.

Rail Technology Magazine

• Scottish Government to Replace Intercity Trains: New Procurement Led by ScotRailThe Scottish Government announced that procurement will begin to replace its Intercity trains.

Railway Gazette

• ScotRail to replace inter-city HST fleetUK: ScotRail is to procure trains to replace the ageing High Speed Train fleet used on routes between Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness, the Scottish government announced on September 3.

Railway-News

• InnoTrans: Stadler to Present Electric Train for the Centovalli RailwayAt InnoTrans 2024, Stadler will present a tailor-made electric low-floor train for the Centovalli railway in Switzerland.
• Icomera Publishes Connectivity Insight 2024 ReportA new survey of industry professionals has highlighted the pivotal role of onboard Internet connectivity in the development of the rail sector.

Other News Sources

• Train Communication Gateways Market to Grow by USD 321.5 Million (2024-2028), Due to Increased Passenger Connectivity Demand, How AI is Transforming the Market- Technavio ReportThe global train communication gateways systems market size is estimated to grow by USD 321.5 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio
• 89% of Rail Professionals View On-Train Internet Connectivity as Vital for Industry's FutureA new survey of industry professionals has highlighted the pivotal role of onboard Internet connectivity in the development of the rail sector.
• GBRf opens Garden of England depotIt?s the less glamorous aspect of the business, but proper maintenance is the route to proper business. That?s probably why GB Railfreight has invested in a head-turning new maintenance facility in pretty-as-a-picture Tonbridge, in Kent, Southeast England.
• Midlands Rail Hub to provide major employment boostThe Midlands Rail Hub programme is expected to create more than 12,750 roles, according to workforce analysis unveiled by Midlands Connect.

News from Europe

• Alpha Trains expands fleet with up to 70 new VectronsAlpha Trains, the largest private rolling stock lessor in Continental Europe, has announced a significant expansion of its fleet with the addition of up to 70 new Vectron locomotives. This expansion comes as part of a framework agreement signed with Siemens Mobility in July 2024, which includes an initial order of 35 locomotives.