International & UK Railway News Monday 2nd June 2014

 Total Railway News




The Church of England has now voiced its opposition to HS2...
But prayers have been answered for Edinburgh commuters, now that the Edinburgh Trams service has started..


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Headlines
UK

 

Church to oppose HS2 rail link - because it would desecrate graveyards.(The Independent)

 

Network Rail prepares to electrify Crossrail in Berkshire.(BBC News)

 

Merseyrail stations to be spruced up with £3.7m project(Liverpool Echo)

 

Unfinished rail work will mean more delays in South Wales .(WalesOnline)

 

Thousands take to Edinburgh's trams.(heraldscotland)

 

Published on 30 May 2014

 

Today the media launch of Edinburgh Trams took place - on the tram of course!

 

Tyneside's Metro celebrates its 175th anniversary with a day of steam
Rail enthusiasts mark the 175th anniversary of the world's first commuter line with a stream train journey through North Tyneside(Newcastle Evening Chronicle)


Thales wins Network Rail Traffic Management System contracts - Railway Gazette

 

UK Heritage

Battersby running in May and June | North Yorkshire Moors Railway :: A steam train adventure through the stunning Yorkshire Moors.

Mixed Traction Weekend « West Somerset Railway.

Bluebell Railway Atlantic Group - Latest progress.

 

China
China's manufacturing activity picks up.(BBC News)
China's factory activity grew in May at its fastest pace this year, according to government figures, a positive sign amid the wider economic slowdown. Policies include increased spending on railway infrastructure....

 

India
Bangalore-Mysore hi-speed rail link tops city’s wishlist to Gowda.(The Economic Times)

 

 

 

Russia/Ukraine
Ukraine crisis: Ghost train from Moscow to Donetsk.(BBC News)

 

 

Switzerland
New high-speed trains to operate on Gotthard route from December.(Global Rail News)

 

United States of America

 

Marin Voice: Making the nation's first high-speed rail project a reality.(marinij.com)

 

Conference Starts Today!

www.progressiverailroading.com Genesee & Wyoming closes CP deal, launches Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad    GOP proposal to use Postal Service funds to bolster Highway Trust Fund a 'nonstarter,' opponents say    Surface transportation trade value with NAFTA partners reached second-best mark in March    Maryland port earns 'presidential' award for export efforts   Valley Metro's Banta honored as 'most admired' leader   Grade separations considered in North Carolina, Washington   VIA Rail unveils new rail cars, service amenities for 'Canadian' train    Rail supplier news from BSM, Lat-Lon, Thales, Siemens and Harsco Rail (June 2) Montreal's transit system aims for world-class status

Other Railway Press

 

www.railway-technology.com
New Edinburgh trams service begins

The new Edinburgh trams system has officially entered operational service, providing integrated public transport in the Scottish capital. 

       
Network Rail awards contracts to Thales UK for traffic management system deployment

The UK's Network Rail has awarded contracts worth £28.8m to Thales UK for the deployment of traffic management technology at Cardiff and Romford operating centres. 

       
Crossrail to refurbish Harold Wood station

Crossrail has submitted proposals to the London Borough of Havering for the refurbishment of Harold Wood station in east London. 

       
CARS deploys IBM's mobile-based platform to reduce train congestion

The China Academy of Railway Sciences (CARS) has deployed a new mobile-based platform to reduce train congestion and improve customer experience during peak hours.