In The News | 26th October 2020 | Latest Rail News

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Excitement is building ahead of the annual Railway Industry Association (RIA) Annual Conference next week, with the release of the preview.

Maritime introduces new intermodal rail service from London Gateway to East Midlands terminal

Maritime Transport Ltd. (Maritime) has strengthened its intermodal capacity with the introduction of a new rail service operating between DP World London Gateway (LGP) and its terminal at East Midlands Gateway (EMG).

Mace guides Network Rail’s Project Alpha improvement plan

Mace, the international consultancy and construction company, has been appointed by Network Rail to provide consultancy services on its railway improvement programme for the North West and Central Region, known as Project Alpha.

Kolkata East-West metro line construction resumes

Asian Rail News

The Indian cabinet sanctioned a revised project cost of Rs 85.8bn ($US 1.15bn) earlier this month, ending an impasse between the government and the state government of West Bengal over escalating costs.

Uganda launches Tororo – Gulu line rehabilitation

Africa

The single-track line, which links eastern and northern Uganda to the port of Mombasa in neighbouring Kenya, has been out of use for nearly 27 years due to insecurity in northern Uganda and stiff competition from road freight.

Rail industry joins forces to build back a better service for passengers

Long distance train company, CrossCountry, and infrastructure operator, Network Rail, are joining forces to deliver a reliable experience for rail users across the Britain's railway.

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Merseyrail launches new forum to improve accessibility services11 hours ago in UK

Best September performance since start of Abellio franchise12 hours ago in UK

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Passenger rail would put young people on right track12 hours ago in Tasmanian Rail News

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Regional shires back Tier 3 rail plan12 hours ago in Western Australian Rail News

Lego Grand Central train on track to greet half-term visitors to York13 hours ago in UK

Call for nominations for Special Interest Representative to join the Awards Sub-Committee13 hours ago in Rail Events

Final reminder to passengers ahead of major work at Leeds station this weekend14 hours ago in UK

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