Railpage

 

 

    • Showcase: Smart and sustainable onboard waste systems

    GARRANDALE, Britain, has developed Cleartrak, a sustainable train toilet waste treatment system that deals with waste on the train during operation, removing the maintenance of the Controlled Emission Tank (CET) from the depot work schedule.
    Technology News

    Sponsored advertisement

    New photos

    Photo by James Welham
    66001 - Ais Gill 16/09/21
    Photo by dunedoo
    D22, Port Kembla Steelworks, Cringila, Wollongong, NSW.
    Photo by NR1984
    2BM4
    Photo by Primal Madusanka
    Obedeella Bridge in 20.03.2011
    Photo by peter_schoeber
    23249 Eaglescliffe 13 mei 1997

    Calif. high-speed rail project preserved, restored over 2,300 acres of habitat over last year

     USA
    Electrified high-speed rail, serving as the backbone of the state rail system, will meet the state’s mobility and development goals by providing a system that connects communities, enhances economic opportunity, reduces emissions, and creates the most sustainable travel option for future generations.

    West Somerset Railway trade ‘better than expected’

     Railway Preservation
    West Somerset Railway (WSR) plc chairman Jonathan Jones-Pratt said that the line’s financial fortunes during the peak summer period were better than expected.

    Stratford station upgrade takes a small step forward

     UK
    Plans to improve Stratford station in East London have taken a step forward after funding for initial studies was secured. Network Rail says that it has secured £2 million in funding from the Department of Transport (DfT) to develop plans to help relieve congestion at Stratford station.

    Taking no heat: Rail underpass in Springfield, Ill., finishes early

     USA
    That is because the contractor finished the job, which replaces an at-grade rail crossing, two months early. The underpass, which now takes traffic under Norfolk Southern tracks, was officially opened on Sept. 20.

    Reborn Llangollen Railway runs first steam services

     Railway Preservation
    Steam services returned to the Llangollen Railway on Saturday, August 21.

    Belo Horizonte Metro set for Reais 3.2bn investment

     International Rail News
    THE government of Brazil and the state of Minas Gerais have announced a Reais 3.2bn ($US 600.4m) investment in the expansion and modernisation of the Belo Horizonte Metro, ahead of the planned release of private concession to operate the network.

    Also in the news

    BNSF Testing Lab: Choosing the Right (and Safe) Materials2 hours ago in USA

    MTA announces Siu Ling Ko to become first female head of subway car maintenance2 hours ago in USA

    RFQ Released for Toronto’s Scarborough Subway Extension Project2 hours ago in Canada

    Biden’s ‘Heat Island’ Strategy Ignores Cars2 hours ago in Other Transport News

    Victorian Commercial Ports Strategy2 hours ago in Victorian Rail News

    Does Ukraine have the key to more rail freight flows?2 hours ago in Europe

    Sup. Chan’s Plan for a ‘Car-Free’ JFK Has a Hole You Can Drive Cars Through2 hours ago in Other Transport News

    Steam locomotive to haul York to Carlisle tour through Ribblehead this Thursday2 hours ago in Railway Preservation

    First tram track stretch deployed under Wolverhampton Metro extension2 hours ago in Tram and Light Rail News

    Madrid – Barcelona high-speed line surpasses pre-Covid performance in August3 hours ago in Europe

    CargoBeamer network extended to the UK3 hours ago in UK

    Conwy woman jailed after spitting wine into nurse’s face at Penmaenmawr station4 hours ago in UK

    Pandemic-Response Grants Awarded to Miami-Dade County, PAT4 hours ago in USA

    Sponsored advertisement

    Want more news?

    Head over to our News module to browse by topic or date posted.

    Login

    Register now!

    By joining Railpage you can discuss the latest rail news and events, submit and comment on news articles, contribute to the Locos and Locations database - and much, much more!

    Registration is free and takes seconds. You can even simplify the registration process by using your Facebook account!

    Railcams

    Upcoming events

    On this day

    CORE 2021 - Conference on Railway Excellence

    2021-06-23

    Southern Steam Spectacular

    2021-05-23

    TASMANIA BY RAIL, ROAD AND RIVER

    2021-03-23

    Corio Model Railway Exhibition 2021

    2021-01-23

    Murray Railway Modelers Model Train Show

    2020-05-23

    Murray Railway Modelers Model Train Show

    2020-05-23

    Model Railway Show at the Milang Institute and Railway Museum

    2019-11-23

    SRHC Spirit of Progress Tour to Albury

    2019-11-23

    SRHC Pako Festa Geelong Train Tour

    2019-02-23

    Carnival of Trains

    2017-09-23