HS2 Ltd has successfully renegotiated contracts with two of the civil engineering joint-ventures building Britain’s new high-speed railway as part of the programme reset. New commercial contracts have been signed with EKFB and Align which collectively account for more than 100km of the HS2 route between London and the West Midlands. This represents a significant step forward in […]
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Alstom appoints Cathy Pianon as chief communications officer
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has announced the appointment of Cathy Pianon as chief communications officer, effective Thursday 1 October 2026. Reporting directly to Alstom’s chief executive officer, Martin Sion, she will lead the Group’s communications function, overseeing corporate, media, internal and digital communications, as well as brand, events and reputation. “Cathy […]
Alstom appoints Cathy Pianon as chief communications officer
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has announced the appointment of Cathy Pianon as chief communications officer, effective Thursday 1 October 2026. Reporting directly to Alstom’s chief executive officer, Martin Sion, she will lead the Group’s communications function, overseeing corporate, media, internal and digital communications, as well as brand, events and reputation. “Cathy […]
Alstom appoints Cathy Pianon as chief communications officer
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has announced the appointment of Cathy Pianon as chief communications officer, effective Thursday 1 October 2026. Reporting directly to Alstom’s chief executive officer, Martin Sion, she will lead the Group’s communications function, overseeing corporate, media, internal and digital communications, as well as brand, events and reputation. “Cathy […]
Network Rail secures funding for Heart of Wales line safety tech rollout
Network Rail has secured funding to progress the next phase of pioneering rail safety technology that could transform how trains are monitored, enhance safety and reduce waiting times at rural level crossings. Following the successful completion of a UK-first trial in 2025, detailed plans are now being developed to permanently install the innovative ‘U-Cross’ signalling […]
Network Rail secures funding for Heart of Wales line safety tech rollout
Network Rail has secured funding to progress the next phase of pioneering rail safety technology that could transform how trains are monitored, enhance safety and reduce waiting times at rural level crossings. Following the successful completion of a UK-first trial in 2025, detailed plans are now being developed to permanently install the innovative ‘U-Cross’ signalling […]
Network Rail secures funding for Heart of Wales line safety tech rollout
Network Rail has secured funding to progress the next phase of pioneering rail safety technology that could transform how trains are monitored, enhance safety and reduce waiting times at rural level crossings. Following the successful completion of a UK-first trial in 2025, detailed plans are now being developed to permanently install the innovative ‘U-Cross’ signalling […]
TfW Annual Report – More rail and bus journeys, increase in rail revenue and better customer satisfaction
Transport for Wales has published their 2025/26 Annual Report and figures reveal a continued increase in people using the rail network and bus network they control, improved customer satisfaction and yet another increase in rail revenue. Key figures from the report include: As well as growing the passenger figures, Transport for Wales has continued to […]
More Trains, More Seats, Less Carbon
LNER has seen its carbon emissions fall by nine per cent over the past year, while carrying more customers, showing that greener rail travel can keep pace with growing demand. Over 25 million journeys were made across the LNER route between London King’s Cross and the Scottish Highlands. December 2025 also saw more than 10,000 additional services a year and 60,000 extra seats per week added to the East Coast Main Line timetable. Data shows that even with […]
The UK’s First Hybrid Freight Locomotive Enters Commercial Service
GB Railfreight (GBRf), the UK’s leading rail freight operator, yesterday operated the first commercial service of the Class 99 hybrid freight locomotive, marking a major milestone in the modernisation and decarbonisation of Britain’s rail freight network. Yesterday, 99001, the first commercial Class 99 service for Maritime Transport departed DP World London Gateway carrying intermodal freight […]