Rail News Roundup
26th September 2019
This week’s latest news in the Rail Industry:
Mace wins role on £200M Yorkshire train factory project
Mace has been appointed by Siemens Mobility to support the delivery of a new £200M train factory in East Yorkshire. The firm will provide project and cost management services, health and safety work, and environmental expertise. Read more…
Target cost and timescale revealed for Coventry very light rail scheme
The target cost and timescale for a new very light rail (VLR) system in Coventry has been set out with the aim of having the first phase open to passengers by 2024. Read more…
Improved rail services for East Anglia
Greater Anglia’s transformation of the East Anglia is set to continue later this year with a complete fleet of new trains. Read more…
Network Rail teams up with universities on research
Network Rail is to invest a minimum of £10 million on working with universities to boost research and development. Read more…
Paddington-Reading Crossrail trains to begin running from December 15
TfL Rail will operate trains between London Paddington and Reading from December 15. They will form part of the planned Crossrail service, and replace existing Great Western Railway services. Read more…
