National rail contractor QTS Group hosted its Future of Rail event this week at The Midland Railway in Butterley. Now in its fourth year, and the second time the event has taken place in England, Future of Rail inspires children to learn more about the job roles and potential career paths within the rail industry. […]
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CMA CGM announces Freightliner acquisition
CMA CGM, the world’s third-largest container shipping line, has announced the acquisition of Freightliner UK Intermodal Logistics. Financial terms of the deal, expected to close in early 2026, have not yet been disclosed. According to CMA CGM, the deal will: CMA CGM has recently invested heavily in land and air logistics to be less reliant on […]
One Big Circle strengthens rail monitoring with Vista Geometry Systems
One Big Circle, provider of intelligent video and data solutions for rail, has introduced AIVR UGMS, an advanced Unattended Geometry Measurement System into its product suite, bringing further authority to the growing company’s automated track and infrastructure monitoring capability. Securing targeted licensing rights with market-leading US-based firm Vista Instrumentation, the agreement enhances One Big Circle’s […]
Carlisle secures major station refresh project with Arriva Rail London
Carlisle Support Services has been awarded a contract to deliver a major station refresh project across the London Overground network, which is operated by Arriva Rail London, on Transport for London’s behalf. This extensive programme of works will see updates made to customer-facing areas at 81 stations, enhancing travel experience for millions of passengers each […]
Brigg and Immingham MP visits Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village
Siemens Mobility welcomed Martin Vickers, Member of Parliament for Brigg and Immingham, to its Goole Rail Village, where he met employees and learned how the site is driving jobs, skills, and innovation across Yorkshire and the Humber. During the visit, Mr Vickers toured the production line for new Piccadilly line trains for Transport for London […]
Brigg and Immingham MP visits Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village
Siemens Mobility welcomed Martin Vickers, Member of Parliament for Brigg and Immingham, to its Goole Rail Village, where he met employees and learned how the site is driving jobs, skills, and innovation across Yorkshire and the Humber. During the visit, Mr Vickers toured the production line for new Piccadilly line trains for Transport for London […]
Systra names new managing director – engineering
Systra UK & Ireland has appointed Jonathan Scott as managing director – engineering. A chartered engineer with more than 30 years’ experience, Jonathan is a recognised figure in the transportation sector. Since joining SYSTRA in 2022 as operations director for High-Speed Rail, he has played a pivotal role in expanding the business into markets including […]
Systra names new managing director – engineering
Systra UK & Ireland has appointed Jonathan Scott as managing director – engineering. A chartered engineer with more than 30 years’ experience, Jonathan is a recognised figure in the transportation sector. Since joining SYSTRA in 2022 as operations director for High-Speed Rail, he has played a pivotal role in expanding the business into markets including […]
Alstom’s Widnes site welcomes its first-ever passenger service
Alstom has welcomed the first-ever passenger service in to its Widnes modernisation facility. On Saturday 6 September, a UK Railtours charter – The Industria Ditat – visited the 13,000 m² Alstom Transport Technology Centre as it traversed rare track across the British network on its journey between Hertfordshire and North Wales. The Latin phrase ‘Industria […]
TPE welcomes new finance director
TransPennine Express (TPE) has announced the addition of Manchester-born Fiona Roberts as its new finance director. Fiona, from Boothstown, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having led major finance transformation programmes in fast-moving and complex organisations. She also has direct industry experience, having spent six years at Network Rail, with three years as […]