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January 30, 2023 | Infrastructure

Building a Global Centre of Rail Excellence

A testing and innovation centre that aims to provide a showcase for Britain’s rail industry and create the country’s first net-zero railway is now under construction in South Wales. Robert Preston spoke to Global Centre of Rail Excellence chief executive, Simon Jones.

January 27, 2023 | Fleet

Transport for Wales officially unveils new CAF class 197 DMUs

Operator says new fleet will allow it to offer faster and more frequent services.

January 24, 2023 | Financial

GCRE seeks £330m of private investment

Funding partner would take majority stake in Welsh test track project.

January 17, 2023 | Infrastructure

Transport for Wales awards station modification contract to LB Foster

Lot 4 contract is part of £194m programme to improve stations in Wales.

December 23, 2022 | Infrastructure

Holding back the flood waters

As climate change results in more frequent extreme weather, infrastructure managers are exploring ways to improve network resilience and reduce the impact on passengers and freight customers. David Burroughs looks at how the lessons learned from recent events are shaping future planning.

November 14, 2022 | Infrastructure

First catenary installed for South Wales Metro

Electrification of 170 track-km from Cardiff now underway.

February 18, 2022 | Europe

Storms cause European rail service suspension

Operators suspend services as high winds cause damage to infrastructure.

December 22, 2021 | News

Omicron variant begins to affect rail operators

Rise in infections causes operator to reintroduce measures to prevent the impact of Covid-19 variant.

December 2, 2021 | Fleet

Stadler delivers first new trains to Wales

Stadler and CAF are supplying 138 new trains to Welsh national operator TfW Rail.

November 26, 2021 | Infrastructure

Main line upgrades recommended to boost British connectivity

Improving rail links between England, Scotland and Wales and rail upgrades in Northern Ireland recommended in review by Sir Peter Hendy.

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