Avanti West Coast placed on short-term contract
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has placed rail operator Avanti West Coast on a short-term contract and challenged it…
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Peter Nilson
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Peter Nilson is the editor of Future Rail, Airport Industry Review, and Ship Technology Global. He was previously the editor of the Just Food and Just Drinks digital magazines. He enjoys long walks on the beach and talking about the weather.
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ABB receives $170m in orders from Stadler
Swiss-Swedish multinational ABB has been awarded orders worth $170m from Stadler Valencia to power more than 300 new trains and…
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Tended’s geofencing wearable gets product acceptance
UK startup Tended has received product acceptance from Network Rail for its first-of-a-kind geofencing wearable safety solution. The acceptance comes…
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Bond Street Elizabeth Line station date confirmed
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the Bond Street Elizabeth Line station will open on Monday 24 October, subject…
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French short-haul ban only possible thanks to high-speed rail
In April 2022, the French Government took the bold step to ban some short-haul domestic flight routes in the country.…
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Rail à la mode: Future Rail 98 out now!
The summer just gone was record-breaking. Record high temperatures were recorded, wildfires erupted, and rivers ran dry. The climate crisis…
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London lines up: Future Rail 97 out now!
It's been a busy couple of months for the UK rail sector. Highlights include new route launches and station openings, a…
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The art of the Elizabeth Line gives stations an identity
London’s new rapid rail service, the Elizabeth Line, opened last week with gusto. The project, formerly known as Crossrail, is…
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The Elizabeth Line has the capacity to give London breathing room
Yesterday marked the launch of passenger services on the Elizabeth Line (formerly known as Crossrail). It’s a day that many…
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Virgin Hyperloop pivots away from people: Future Rail 96
In this issue of Future Rail, we consider rail freight. Though much of the international supply chain is dominated by…