Relationships and innovation lead the railway news today.
The famous St Pancras International landmark statue.. showing a couple in fond embrace on parting...or arriving?.. was given a temporary change of clothing..
Two MPs would like for First Capital Connect to have a better relationship with its customers,
whilst two UK areas (South Cheshire and North Yorkshire) hope that HS2 will come their way and build a long lasting partnership... Others locally are not to sure about this prospect...
In Germany, Siemens is keen to pursue relationships business
As for innovation, Siemen's new Thameslink train went on show.. very futuristic design, apparently.
The newly started station-based parcel shop trial is progressing “really well”, and 2015 will see the start of flexible fares for part time workers......
Headlines
2013 Highlights in Portuguese (Alstom on YouTube)
New Thameslink train goes on show http://www.railnews.co.uk/
New train design has Siemens reaching for the stars
Read more: http://www.theengineer.co.uk/
Read more: http://www.theengineer.co.uk/
Breakthrough in São Paulo subway construction(www.globalrailnews.com)
DB strengthens relationship with German rail industry(www.globalrailnews.com)
London's secret Mail Rail set to be opened to public (www.voiceofrussia.com)
Mobile Communications for Transport (www.totalrail.org)
Enfield MPs Nick de Bois and David Burrowes lead Parliament debate about the failings of First Capital Connect's train service (www.thisislondon.co.uk)
South Cheshire Chamber welcome HS2-Crewe Hub Station plan (www.crewechronicle.co.uk)
Trains on track from South Yorkshire for scenic route(www.thestar.co.uk)
HS2 rail upgrade ‘vital for North Yorkshire’, says York MP Hugh Bayley(www.yorkpress.co.uk)
Flexible tickets for part-time London workers from 2015(www.bbc.co.uk)
UK’s station-based parcel shop trial progressing “really well”(www.postandparcel.info)
Anniversary upgrade for rail station The Beatles made famous (www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk)
Eurostar’s new uniforms make an impression at St Pancras (www.breakingtravelnews.com)
London St. Pancras and the Eurostar platforms.....
Eurostar’s new uniforms make an impression at St Pancras (www.breakingtravelnews.com)
London St. Pancras and the Eurostar platforms.....
Kenyan president defends rail tender won by Chinese company (www.trust.org)
US HSR
Fast review of rulings against California high-speed rail ordered (www.latimes.com)
New Southern On Track App launched for rail passengers
British train operating company Southern has introduced a new mobile application designed to provide rail passengers with personalised real-time information and super-fast journey planning for all national rail routes.
British train operating company Southern has introduced a new mobile application designed to provide rail passengers with personalised real-time information and super-fast journey planning for all national rail routes.
Bombardier consortium contracted to provide 75 new six-car trains for Queensland
A consortium of Bombardier Transportation, John Laing, ITOCHU Corporation and Uberior, has won a $4.1bn order to provide 75 new six-car electrical multiple units (EMUs) for the Queensland government.
A consortium of Bombardier Transportation, John Laing, ITOCHU Corporation and Uberior, has won a $4.1bn order to provide 75 new six-car electrical multiple units (EMUs) for the Queensland government.
KiwiRail completes re-alignment of MSL track in Dunedin
New Zealand state-owned rail operator KiwiRail has completed re-alignment of an unstable section of Main South Line (MSL) track in Dunedin that was damaged by severe storms in June.
New Zealand state-owned rail operator KiwiRail has completed re-alignment of an unstable section of Main South Line (MSL) track in Dunedin that was damaged by severe storms in June.
Laing O'Rourke to remodel London Overground's Willesden Junction depot
Laing O'Rourke has received a £22m contract from the Transport for London (TfL) to remodel Willesden Junction that serves London Overground services.
Laing O'Rourke has received a £22m contract from the Transport for London (TfL) to remodel Willesden Junction that serves London Overground services.
www.progressiverailroading.com US News
THE newly-formed steering committee for improving rail links between Paris and the Normandy region of northern France held its first meeting on January 29.
THE Indian cabinet announced on January 30 that it has approved plans for the Rs 264bn ($US 4.2bn) second phase of the Bangalore metro network..
CROATIAN Railways (HŽ) concluded its largest-ever rolling stock on January 30, with the signing of a Kuna 1.63bn ($US 290m) contract with domestic supplier Končar for 44 multiple units.
ALGERIAN transport minister Mr Amar Ghoul formally launched test operation on the 6.9km eastern extension of Algiers light rail Line 1..
Other News...
Future Rail: Issue 11 - Railway Technology
In this issue: We look at how research into tram-trains is set to influence urban travel, improvements to Manila’s light rail system, and how companies are using biometrics to improve productivity ...
WORKSHOP ON HSR Regional Connectivity (UIC)http://www.uic.org/
13th March 2014, London St Pancras Renaissance Hotel
Gayton Station - The SMJ SocietyDespite the additional work of clearing up after yet another winter flood-and-storm scenario, railway staff delivered an ambitious and record-breaking programme of upgrades across the network over the Christmas and New Year holidays.(www.railstaff.co.uk)
Amongst many other improvements, the next ScotRail franchise is to have faster more comfortable trains connecting its seven cities with scenic trains on tourist routes..(www.railstaff.co.uk)
Weekly newsletter 29/01/14 | The UK's Only Main Line Heritage Railway(www.gcrailway.co.uk)
GWR - Gloucestershire's mainline heritage railway - 'Back to Black' event pages live
Study sets out ways to cut Denmark - Hamburg journey times - Railway Gazette
HZ orders 44 Koncar multiple-units - Railway Gazette
We would like to inform you that the next edition of the Compound
Chronicle will be released on the 1st March. We have had a rather busy few
months and quite honestly the January edition was accidentally overlooked.
As there a few things happening between now and March 1st, we have decided
to just wait until then to bring out the next edition.
In the meantime, we have 2 exhibitions coming up that we will be
attending. The first is the Dandenong Model Railway exhibition over the
weekend of the 22nd/23rd February. After that we are attending the
Steamrail Open weekend at Newport workshops on March 9/10th.
If you are planning on attending these events, please stop by and say
hello to us when you see our display.
In the meantime, have a great start to 2014 and we look forward to
presenting more news to you soon.
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