Huge £10billion high-speed train line that could connect three UK airports
A HUGE 87-mile train route nearly connected two of London’s busiest airports – as well as an airport hoping to reopen. First ...
Apology issued as train on new rail line travels so fast it causes passengers to fall over
An official apologised after an Elizabeth Line train travelled almost twice the speed limit, causing at least one person on ...
Railway Gazette International2d
High Speed 2 SME Innovation Accelerator gets underway
UK: High speed line project promoter HS2 Ltd has launched its seventh Innovation Accelerator programme, with six SMEs selected to develop ideas for automating asset management, maximising site ...
The National on MSN6d
Etihad Rail: How high-speed trains could reshape the UAE
A high-speed railway created to connect Abu Dhabi to Dubai in 30 minutes has the potential to transform the UAE, analysts ...
‘Breakdown in communication’ led to rail worker being injured in Strood crash
A rail worker was injured in a collision on Kent’s high-speed network which was caused by a “breakdown in communication” an ...
The Argus8d
Do UK trains run in high winds? When trips get cancelled
While there are no set national rules on how fast wind speeds need to be for train services to be slowed down or cancelled, Network Rail says that it often implements "blanket speed restrictions" of ...
Passenger clings onto outside of 175mph German train after doors shut him out on cigarette break
A fare-evading passenger clung to the cables of a high-speed German train after a lengthy cigarette break saw the carriage ...
Newsweek3d
High-Speed Rail Route Planned Between Major Middle East Cities
The United Arab Emirates is aiming to connect all seven emirates through a 900-kilometer (559-mile) high-speed rail network. The Etihad Rail passenger service will connect two of the largest ...