Hitachi Rail begins new phase of manufacturing at Newton Aycliffe Production of five electric trains has begun today, signalling the start of a new phase of manufacturing at Hitachi Rail’s Newton Aycliffe factory.
Siemens selects training partner for new Goole rail factory Siemens Mobility has selected Selby College as the training partner for its new rail facility in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire.
Detailed plans submitted for Siemens rail factory in Goole Siemens Mobility has released new CGI images of its planned state-of-the-art rail manufacturing site in Goole, East Yorkshire.
Hitachi and Bombardier react to green light of HS2 by Boris Johnson Bombardier and Hitachi, who have submitted a joint bid to manufacture rolling stock for HS2, have reacted to the approval of HS2 by the Government.
Industry reacts to Boris Johnson giving green light to HS2 The Government has given the green light to HS2, the controversial high speed rail link that links London with the North of England.
HS2 expected to be approved by Boris Johnson within days Boris Johnson is expected to approve the HS2 rail project as the chancellor Sajid Javid has reportedly thrown his support behind the project.
Talgo confirms UK location for £10m rail innovation centre Talgo UK has taken another step towards bringing advanced rail skills and technology to Chesterfield with confirmation of its new innovation centre in the town.
Union blames Government for job losses at Hitachi Rail factory Unite, the UK and Ireland’s largest union, has challenged the Government to radically review its procurement policies after Hitachi Rail announced job cuts.
R&D centre for UK rail industry gets green light Plans for a new research, development and innovation centre for the UK rail sector in Goole has been revealed.
Hitachi to invest £8.5m at Newton Aycliffe train factory Hitachi Rail’s factory at Newton Aycliffe, Durham will this year complete one of the UK’s largest train manufacturing orders – the £5.7 billion, government-backed Inter City Express Programme (IEP).
23 new trains to be manufactured at Hitachi factory in Durham 23 new intercity trains will be manufactured at Hitachi Rail’s factory at Newton Aycliffe in north-east England as part of a £350 million order from First Trenitalia.
Made in Durham: Hitachi delivers five new intercity trains for Hull Hitachi Rail has delivered five state-of-the-art, bi-mode intercity trains – known as Class 802s – to Hull Trains as part of a £60 million deal.
Talgo agrees plans for train manufacturing site in Fife, Scotland Talgo, Scottish Enterprise and Transport Scotland have agreed a framework to develop a new train manufacturing facility in Fife, Scotland.
Siemens hires construction consultancy for Goole rail factory Siemens has appointed a construction consultancy to support the delivery of its new £200 million rail manufacturing plant in Goole, East Yorkshire.
HS2 review is missing key aspects of the programme to investigate – IMechE The Government announced yesterday it will conduct an independent review into the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, led by Douglas Oakervee.
Bombardier signs £133m train maintenance contract Bombardier Transportation has signed a new train services agreement (TSA) with Abellio and Eversholt Rail for the new East Midlands Railway franchise in the UK.
Made in Derby: Bombardier wins $4.5bn Egypt monorail contract Bombardier has won a $4.5 billion contract to build and operate two monorail lines in Cairo, a major boost for its Derby factory.
Integrated transport will unlock our industrial revolution In this article Juergen Maier, CEO of Siemens UK, looks at how an integrated, modern public transport network will unlock the fourth industrial revolution.
Hitachi wins £400m contract to build trains at Durham factory Hitachi Rail has won a £400 million contract to build a new fleet of intercity trains from Abellio UK, which was recently awarded the new eight-year East Midlands Railway franchise.
Funding announced for innovative ideas to transform UK railways The UK rail network is set to become more efficient, greener and cleaner thanks to new funding for innovative ideas from the Department for Transport (DfT)
Hitachi and Bombardier HS2 proposal will build trains in the UK Bombardier and Hitachi, two UK-based rail giants, are submitting a HS2 train proposal to design, build and maintain at least 54 trains for Phase One of the project.
Railway braking system manufacturer utilises advanced metrology tech Metrology on the right lines Knorr-Bremse Rail UK is a member of the global Knorr-Bremse Rail Division and is a leading braking system manufacturer for all types of rail vehicles,…
Made in Derby: Bombardier chosen for €4.4bn Egypt monorail contract Bombardier Transportation has been named by the Egyptian Government as preferred bidder to build and operate a new monorail system, including supplying rolling stock, to a new trainline in Cairo.
Siemens submits planning application for new Goole rail factory Siemens Mobility has formally submitted an outline planning application to develop a rail manufacturing site in Goole, East Yorkshire.
