http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/rss_page.php The latest news about Contracts en-us editor@railwaystrategies.co.uk webmaster@railwaystrategies.co.uk PHP RSS Feed Generator Inspiring Excellence The seventh annual conference from Railway Strategies (in association with the Rail Alliance) http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17662&issueid=493 Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17662&issueid=493 www.railalliance.co.uk http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17678&issueid=493 Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17678&issueid=493 Crossrail has awarded the contract to undertake the major fit-out of the new rail tunnels to a joint venture comprising Costain Ltd, TSO and Alstom Transport. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17686&issueid=493 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17686&issueid=493 Network Rail has issued a major invitation to tender for the majority of Crossrail works planned on the northeast surface section of the Crossrail route, between Stratford in east London and Shenfield in Essex. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17687&issueid=493 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17687&issueid=493 Crossrail has awarded the high voltage traction power supply contract C644, worth in the region of £15 million to AC Joint Venture (Alstom Transport and Costain Limited). http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17688&issueid=493 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17688&issueid=493 Network Rail has awarded a major contract, with a value of approximately £130 million, to Balfour Beatty Rail for the construction of a two-mile section of the Crossrail route from Plumstead to Abbey Wood in southeast London. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17689&issueid=493 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17689&issueid=493 Crossrail has awarded the contract for the central section communications and control systems, contract C660, to Siemens PLC. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17690&issueid=493 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17690&issueid=493 Invensys Rail has been awarded two new contracts under Network Rail’s Signalling Framework Agreements, the contracts covering the re-signalling of Watford Junction station and the re-locking and immunisation of life-expired signalling equipment, interlockings and control systems in the Reading area. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17691&issueid=493 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17691&issueid=493 ECR Retail Systems has been awarded a five-year contract by train operator East Coast to provide the first fully PCI-compliant payment service for passengers buying food and drink on its services. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17692&issueid=493 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17692&issueid=493 Porterbrook Leasing has awarded a £5 million contract to Railcare to undertake the C6 overhaul of 111 of its Mark 3 coaches which are currently operated by Abellio Greater Anglia on the London to Norwich route. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17693&issueid=493 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17693&issueid=493 London Underground has engaged UK Power Networks Services to undertake a major upgrade on substations and cables on the Sub Surface Railway, known as package SSR3B. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17694&issueid=493 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17694&issueid=493 Invensys Rail has been awarded a contract by ABB in support of Network Rail’s £115 million Power Supply Upgrade Project on the West Coast Main Line. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17695&issueid=493 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17695&issueid=493 Ten years on from the launch of Oyster, Transport for London (TfL) has issued an OJEU notice for the contract to take the Capital’s transport ticketing systems into the next decade. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17696&issueid=493 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17696&issueid=493 A recent determination by the Deputy Pensions Ombudsman has concluded that an employee who transfers between employers in the Railways Pension Scheme will forfeit their ‘Protected Person’ status if those employers are not connected. JOHN HANRATTY looks at the Protected Person status, how it differs from ‘Indefeasible Rights’ and what these two terms mean in practice http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17758&issueid=493 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17758&issueid=493 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17759&issueid=493 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17759&issueid=493 Welcome to RAILWAY STRATEGIES’ Railtex 2013 preview featuring an overview of the event, together with information from many of the organisations who will be present at the exhibition http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17163&issueid=481 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17163&issueid=481 The Railtex show hits town again this year so be sure to save the dates http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17203&issueid=481 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17203&issueid=481 Inspiring Excellence The seventh annual conference from Railway Strategies (in association with the Rail Alliance) http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17235&issueid=481 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17235&issueid=481 www.railalliance.co.uk http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17237&issueid=481 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17237&issueid=481 Work to transform Altrincham Interchange will start imminently, following the appointment of a contractor for a major improvement scheme. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17256&issueid=481 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17256&issueid=481 Transport for London (TfL) announced at the beginning of January that the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) has granted an 18-month extension to its contract with Serco Docklands Ltd to operate the railway on its behalf. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17259&issueid=481 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17259&issueid=481 Angel Trains has awarded Railcare a £20 million contract to undertake the C6 overhaul of its Class 165 and Class 166 Turbo trains, currently in service on First Great Western and Chiltern Railways. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17262&issueid=481 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17262&issueid=481 Network Rail has awarded EDF Energy a ten-year deal for the supply of low carbon electricity to power Britain’s growing electrified rail network. T http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17276&issueid=481 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17276&issueid=481 On Tuesday 8th January 2013, Network Rail set out its plans to build a bigger, better railway for Britain over the 2014-19 funding period. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17277&issueid=481 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17277&issueid=481 Network Rail has announced that Carillion has won the contract to deliver the electrification of the Cumbernauld-Glasgow Queen Street line. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17278&issueid=481 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17278&issueid=481 The Enabling Innovation Team (EIT) has awarded its first contract since forming in 2012. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17279&issueid=481 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17279&issueid=481 Hyder and WSP have signed a joint venture contract to deliver the detailed design for main contractor Costain to significantly increase passenger flow through central London as part of Network Rail’s Thameslink Project. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17280&issueid=481 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17280&issueid=481 Invensys Rail has been awarded a £57.8 million signalling contract by Network Rail for the Great Northern Great Eastern (GNGE) upgrade project. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17281&issueid=481 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17281&issueid=481 Network Rail has awarded a contract to Balfour Beatty Rail for the upgrade of a 12 mile section of the Great Western Main Line between West Drayton and Maidenhead to enable Crossrail services to operate. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17282&issueid=481 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17282&issueid=481 Crossrail has awarded the last of the main construction contracts for the new central section stations, C412 Bond Street station, to Costain Skanska JV. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17283&issueid=481 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17283&issueid=481 HS2 Ltd has awarded its first contracts to take the project forward to the next stages. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17284&issueid=481 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17284&issueid=481 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17312&issueid=481 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=17312&issueid=481 The seventh annual conference from Railway Strategies (in association with the Rail Alliance) http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16882&issueid=475 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16882&issueid=475 Rail Research UK Association (RRUKA) hosted its first annual conference at the Royal Society in London on 7th November, a year after launching. The event showcased the growing partnership between industry and academia and demonstrated the benefits already being delivered http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16899&issueid=475 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16899&issueid=475 Network Rail has awarded to Morgan Sindall the £20 million North Doncaster Chord project to remove a critical bottleneck from the East Coast Main Line (ECML) http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16940&issueid=475 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16940&issueid=475 Network Rail has awarded Balfour Beatty the North West Electrification Phase 2 Contract. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16941&issueid=475 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16941&issueid=475 Crossrail has awarded the signalling system contract for the railway’s central section to a consortium comprising Siemens PLC and Invensys Rail Limited. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16942&issueid=475 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16942&issueid=475 Eversholt Rail has awarded Railcare a £13 million contract to undertake the C6X overhaul of the Class 365 Networker trains currently in service on First Capital Connect. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16943&issueid=475 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16943&issueid=475 Network Rail has awarded two contracts for works in west London that will deliver important infrastructure for the Crossrail programme: http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16944&issueid=475 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16944&issueid=475 Morgan Sindall, has won a £15.9 million contract to construct Network Rail’s North West Operating Centre in Manchester. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16945&issueid=475 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16945&issueid=475 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16988&issueid=475 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16988&issueid=475 On March 14th 2013, Young Railway Professionals (YRP) will host its fourth Annual Black Tie Dinner and Dance in central London. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16989&issueid=475 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16989&issueid=475 The Young Railway Professionals (YRP) are delighted to announce that the inaugural Young Railway Professional of the Year award, sponsored by Colas Rail, will be presented at the YRP Annual Dinner 2013. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16990&issueid=475 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16990&issueid=475 Hosted in association with Rail Alliance Royal Geographical Society, London 27th June, 2013 http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16371&issueid=463 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16371&issueid=463 An increase in exhibitors and trade visitors, business deals worth billions of euros and growth in international participation: these were the dominant aspects of the ninth edition of InnoTrans http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16422&issueid=463 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16422&issueid=463 Network Rail has awarded Balfour Beatty Rail a framework for the London Bridge Area Signalling-Related Civils Minor Works. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16444&issueid=463 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16444&issueid=463 Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd. and the Tognum subsidiary MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH have announced that Hitachi has chosen MTU as preferred supplier for supplying 250 Powerpacks with 700kW engines of the type 12V 1600 R80L for the Hitachi Super Express Trains and servicing these for the duration of 27.5 years. The contract value exceeds EUR 200 million. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16445&issueid=463 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16445&issueid=463 Network Rail has appointed Osborne to deliver over £7 million of signalling enabling works for Crossrail’s western section. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16446&issueid=463 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16446&issueid=463 Unipart Rail has been awarded the Siemens Rail Systems Logistics contract. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16447&issueid=463 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16447&issueid=463 Network Rail has issued an invitation to tender for the detailed design and construction of the 13 stations on the western section of the Crossrail route from Acton Main Line to Maidenhead. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16448&issueid=463 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16448&issueid=463 Railway Children, an international children’s charity based in Cheshire, is recruiting volunteers to assist at events and opportunities related to the steam, heritage and rail industry. The recently formed Railway Children Rail Network aims to raise vital funds and awareness for the charity http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16482&issueid=463 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16482&issueid=463 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16483&issueid=463 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16483&issueid=463 When InnoTrans 2012 offers its view of rail technology innovations from 18th-21st September, representatives from all sectors – trade and industry, policy-makers and academia – will come together in Germany’s capital. In an interview with Railway Strategies, InnoTrans project manager KERSTIN SCHULZ previews this year’s event http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15999&issueid=456 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15999&issueid=456 Once again, the Railway Strategies Live event brought together a broad mix of organisations from within the UK rail industry to discuss the changes being introduced in response to the McNulty Value for Money report and how to bring about evolution rather than revolution http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16021&issueid=456 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16021&issueid=456 Web: www.railalliance.co.uk http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16022&issueid=456 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16022&issueid=456 Network Rail has awarded VolkerRail, an operating company of VolkerWessels UK, a £15.5 million contract for works at Acton freight yard, West London as part of the Crossrail programme. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16033&issueid=456 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16033&issueid=456 telent has been awarded a nationwide telecoms framework renewals contract by Network Rail covering all of its regions. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16034&issueid=456 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16034&issueid=456 £1.3 million of enhancements to a section of Glasgow Subway’s underground tunnels has been approved by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport and the contract awarded to Balvac Ltd. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16035&issueid=456 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16035&issueid=456 Strathclyde Partnership for Transport has awarded a £1.2 million contract for the refurbishment of Partick station\'s platforms to Clancy Docwra. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16036&issueid=456 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16036&issueid=456 Crossrail and Transport for London (TfL) have awarded a major contract to Kone for around 50 lifts for the new Crossrail stations as well as five lifts for Bank, Greenford and Hammersmith Tube stations. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16037&issueid=456 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16037&issueid=456 Porterbrook Leasing Company Ltd has awarded a major contract to “R2P” Rail & Road Protec GmbH to provide on-train CCTV systems for 184 Electrostar vehicles. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16038&issueid=456 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16038&issueid=456 Balfour Beatty Regional Civil Engineering (BBRCE) has been awarded contracts with Network Rail and BAE Systems in Scotland which together could potentially be over £23 million. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16039&issueid=456 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16039&issueid=456 Crossrail has awarded the main construction contract for the Western Ticket Hall at Tottenham Court Road (C422) and the main construction contract (C520) for Custom House station to Laing O’Rourke Construction Ltd. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16040&issueid=456 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16040&issueid=456 Translink has announced that two local contractors, McLaughlin & Harvey and McCann BAM Rail JV will deliver major track engineering work between Coleraine and Derry~Londonderry due to commence on July 29 and run until April 2013. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16041&issueid=456 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16041&issueid=456 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16092&issueid=456 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16092&issueid=456 Railway Children, an international children’s charity based in Cheshire, is recruiting volunteers to assist at events and opportunities related to the steam, heritage and rail industry. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16093&issueid=456 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=16093&issueid=456 Web: www.railalliance.co.uk http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15653&issueid=451 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15653&issueid=451 In the third in a series of articles aimed at developing, maintaining and nurturing collaborative business relationships, COLIN FLACK takes a look at Mission Command http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15654&issueid=451 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15654&issueid=451 Over 4500 decision makers, managers and engineers visited Infrarail 2012, the UK’s exhibition of rail infrastructure products and services, which took place at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from 1st to 3rd May. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15669&issueid=451 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15669&issueid=451 International Trade Fair for Transport Technology Innovative Components Vehicles Systems 18-21 September Berlin www.innotrans.com http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15672&issueid=451 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15672&issueid=451 ANDREAS DIENEMANN previews this year’s InnoTrans trade fair in Berlin http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15673&issueid=451 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15673&issueid=451 Crossrail has announced shortlists for two contracts to provide power to the project: http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15676&issueid=451 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15676&issueid=451 London Underground (LU) has announced the four bidding groups who have been shortlisted to go through the new Innovative Contractor Engagement (ICE) procurement process for the Bank Station Capacity Upgrade project. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15677&issueid=451 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15677&issueid=451 Parsons Brinckerhoff has been awarded two contracts covering design of both ‘high speed’ and ‘conventional’ railway systems for the UK’s second high speed rail line. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15678&issueid=451 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15678&issueid=451 Network Rail has agreed an anticipated final cost with Crossrail Limited to deliver significant infrastructure enhancements on the rail network to enable Crossrail services to Maidenhead, Heathrow, Abbey Wood and Shenfield. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15679&issueid=451 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15679&issueid=451 Crossrail has awarded the contract for ventilation and access shafts at Eleanor Street and Mile End Park: http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15680&issueid=451 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15680&issueid=451 Network Rail has awarded the contract for the design and build of the Bermondsey diveunder to Skanska. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15681&issueid=451 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15681&issueid=451 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15751&issueid=451 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15751&issueid=451 Supply Chain Conference Hosted in association with Rail Alliance National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham Thursday 21 June 2012 Responding to the challenge http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15210&issueid=443 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15210&issueid=443 Web: www.railalliance.co.uk http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15218&issueid=443 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15218&issueid=443 Hima-Sella is in the process of delivering a new operational Communications Control System (CCS) for the Central line. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15286&issueid=443 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15286&issueid=443 Network Rail has appointed BAM Nuttall to assist in the delivery of the Borders Railway as the project moves another step closer to delivery. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15287&issueid=443 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15287&issueid=443 Balfour Beatty has been awarded the Electrical Distribution works of Phase 3a of the West Coast Power Supply Upgrade project to undertake the power upgrade design, supply, installation and commissioning of nine new 25-0-25kV auto-transformer (AT) substations between Kings Langley, M25 area in the south, to Whitmore near Crewe in the north, associated OHLE works and traction power feeder cabling. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15288&issueid=443 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15288&issueid=443 Morgan Sindall has been awarded a circa £8 million contract to refurbish the subsurface platforms of Liverpool’s underground stations. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15289&issueid=443 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15289&issueid=443 Crossrail has announced that the following organisations have been shortlisted for the major fit-out of the new rail tunnels. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15290&issueid=443 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15290&issueid=443 TfL has awarded a £3.5 million contract to Mansell Rail to fully refurbish Crystal Palace station, a Grade II listed Victorian building. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15291&issueid=443 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15291&issueid=443 Crossrail has confirmed the shortlist for C520 Custom House station. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15292&issueid=443 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15292&issueid=443 C300 western running tunnels contractor BFK (BAM/Ferrovial/Kier JV) has appointed GB Railfreight to transport excavated material from Royal Oak to Northfleet. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15293&issueid=443 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15293&issueid=443 Rail services provider Amey is preparing to deliver the UK’s first ever high output electrification project as part of Network Rail’s £700 million programme to increase speed and capacity on the network. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15294&issueid=443 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15294&issueid=443 Keltbray Rail has been awarded the contract to provide Power Supply Upgrade (PSU) Phase 3A Along Track Works by Network Rail. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15295&issueid=443 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15295&issueid=443 Contracts between businesses are what keep the commercial world spinning, but they also provide a potential minefield for both parties, says DAVID IRVING. Here is his checklist for avoiding difficulties http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15297&issueid=443 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15297&issueid=443 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15298&issueid=443 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=15298&issueid=443 Supply Chain Conference Hosted in association with Rail Alliance National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham Thursday 21 June 2012 Responding to the challenge http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14845&issueid=437 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14845&issueid=437 Every day people get in contact with us to find out what the Rail Alliance can do for them, says executive director ROBERT HOPKIN. We are very proud of the benefits we can offer for our members and consider full membership to be extremely good value for money, especially in this current economic climate. Here are a few typical questions that we are regularly asked... http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14846&issueid=437 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14846&issueid=437 COLIN FLACK, CEO of the Rail Alliance, explores the opportunities for export-led growth this year http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14847&issueid=437 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14847&issueid=437 Web: www.railalliance.co.uk http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14852&issueid=437 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14852&issueid=437 Network Rail has announced new framework agreements of up to seven years to deliver railway signalling projects worth approximately £1.5 billion – part of wider reforms to Network Rail’s infrastructure business, with a greater focus on partnership with suppliers and a restructuring of the way the company delivers capital projects http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14900&issueid=437 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14900&issueid=437 Zetica Rail has been awarded a contract by Network Rail to upgrade Zetica’s Advanced Rail Radar (ZARR) installation on three inspection trains to include high frequency horn antennas for ballast fouling measurements in addition to existing antennas for imaging deeper trackbed layers. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14901&issueid=437 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14901&issueid=437 Crossrail has awarded the contract to ship excavated material arising from Crossrail’s construction to Wallasea Island, Essex to create a new RSPB nature reserve. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14902&issueid=437 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14902&issueid=437 Taylor Woodrow has been awarded a contract by LUL Nominee SSL Ltd to carry out the design and construction of upgrade works to London Underground’s Depots at Ealing Common and Upminster. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14904&issueid=437 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14904&issueid=437 Network Rail has announced http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14905&issueid=437 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14905&issueid=437 Invensys Rail has been awarded a £35 million contract by Network Rail to deliver the Glasgow South Suburban Resignalling (GSSR) contract. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14906&issueid=437 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14906&issueid=437 Transport for London (TfL) and CBS Outdoor have confirmed that CBS Outdoor will retain responsibility for all adverts on the London Underground network through TfL’s commercial advertising concession. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14907&issueid=437 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14907&issueid=437 O2 has won a contract to work with Network Rail to refresh the whole of the company’s current Cisco switch and router estate across 450 sites, including four data centres in the UK. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14908&issueid=437 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14908&issueid=437 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14936&issueid=437 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14936&issueid=437 Arriva plc has confirmed it has acquired UK open access operator Grand Central Railway which runs passenger train services between Sunderland and London, and between Bradford/Halifax and London. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14641&issueid=434 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14641&issueid=434 Sir Mike Hodgkinson has been appointed chairman of Keolis UK, the international transport operator majority owned by French rail operator SNCF. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14643&issueid=434 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14643&issueid=434 Following the retirement of Mike Hodson, Patrick Verwer, currently Go-Ahead’s managing director – rail development, has been appointed as managing director of London Midland. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14644&issueid=434 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14644&issueid=434 Directly Operated Railways Limited (DOR) has announced that the chairman, Elaine Holt, would be leaving the company at the end of December, 2011. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14645&issueid=434 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14645&issueid=434 Web: www.railalliance.co.uk http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14656&issueid=434 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14656&issueid=434 Network Rail has awarded the North West Electrification Phase 1 Contract to Balfour Beatty Rail. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14693&issueid=434 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14693&issueid=434 Network Rail has awarded the £28 million signalling contract for the Reading Western Mainlines programme to Invensys Rail. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14694&issueid=434 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14694&issueid=434 Crossrail has awarded the main construction contracts for Farringdon and Whitechapel stations. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14695&issueid=434 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14695&issueid=434 Parsons Brinckerhoff has secured its second major award – the Consultancy Services contract – on the Northern Hub project. The company has also won the lead Engineering Services contract for the project. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14696&issueid=434 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14696&issueid=434 Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £16 million contract to refurbish and reconstruct Platforms 2 to 11 at Birmingham New Street station as part of the Birmingham Gateway project. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14697&issueid=434 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14697&issueid=434 work Rail has awarded the final two major contracts for the redevelopment of the London Bridge area as part of the Thameslink programme. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14698&issueid=434 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14698&issueid=434 ScotRail has awarded a three-year contract worth 17.7 million Euro to Bombardier Transportation. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14699&issueid=434 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14699&issueid=434 Network Rail has awarded a framework contract to Lafarge Aggregates & Concrete UK to provide ballast and other crushed rock material from Mountsorrel Quarry, near Loughborough. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14700&issueid=434 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14700&issueid=434 The question of whose terms of trading apply in a contract remains one of the most common causes of dispute between commercial contracting parties, as OLIVER JACKSON explains http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14734&issueid=434 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14734&issueid=434 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14735&issueid=434 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14735&issueid=434 The last couple of years have seen unprecedented incidents take place in the UK and around the world – adverse weather conditions, spates of domestic and wild fires, the riots – all of which provide a natural wake-up call for organisations to update business continuity plans in case of an emergency. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14153&issueid=424 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14153&issueid=424 On 16th September 2011 the Rail Alliance staged its inaugural MacroRail Exhibition at its Long Marston HQ near Stratford-on-Avon, with over 60 Rail Alliance members taking stand space and opening to invited visitors from the rail industry http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14165&issueid=424 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14165&issueid=424 Web: www.railalliance.co.uk http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14167&issueid=424 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14167&issueid=424 COLIN FLACK, the Rail Alliance’s CEO, explains how he is enthused by people who really understand the benefits of networking and collaboration http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14170&issueid=424 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14170&issueid=424 Network Rail has appointed Halcrow to deliver travel plans for all of its 18 managed stations, including 11 London termini. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14187&issueid=424 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14187&issueid=424 Network Rail has selected Carillion as one the contractors to deliver infrastructure services under a £750 million Multi Asset Framework Agreement. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14188&issueid=424 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14188&issueid=424 Eurostar has awarded NOMAD Digital Ltd the contracts to supply onboard wifi connectivity and state-of-the-art infotainment for its existing fleet of high-speed trains. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14189&issueid=424 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14189&issueid=424 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14253&issueid=424 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=14253&issueid=424 With some 65 per cent of registered visitors listed as having purchasing authority, Railtex 2011 succeeded in delivering a high quality audience to the 424 exhibitors taking part on the event. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13687&issueid=415 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13687&issueid=415 Whilst the value of networking has long since been recognised by the business world, the Rail Alliance is looking to take this one step further to exploit the benefits of collaborative working http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13697&issueid=415 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13697&issueid=415 Arbil Ltd Arthur Flury (UK) Ltd Belvoir Engineering Services Ltd Daventry Business & Consultancy Services Ltd ESG Essex Upholstery (Euro Group) First Great Western Focon Electronic Systems ApS LCM Environmental Mitsubishi Electric Railway Interiors Expo Schaltbau Machine Electrics STEAM http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13699&issueid=415 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13699&issueid=415 Crossrail has awarded the first of the main construction contracts for the new central London stations, C405 Paddington station, to Costain Skanska JV. The value of the contract is in the region of £250 million. Intensive construction for Paddington Crossrail station will get underway later this year. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13718&issueid=415 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13718&issueid=415 VINCI BAM Nuttall JV has appointed Atkins to design, install, test and commission telecommunications assets at London’s Victoria Underground station, as part of the major programme to the station. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13719&issueid=415 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13719&issueid=415 Global construction consultancy Davis Langdon, an AECOM company, has been appointed by High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd to produce the cost and risk model to support the economic case for the proposed high-speed rail network connecting London to the North of England. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13720&issueid=415 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13720&issueid=415 Network Rail has announced the 11 successful contractors who will compete for a range of civil engineering and building works across Britain as part of a new delivery partnership contract. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13721&issueid=415 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13721&issueid=415 The procurement process for the Victoria Dock tunnel portal is under way, with Crossrail seeking expressions of interest by 24th August. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13722&issueid=415 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13722&issueid=415 Invensys Rail Ltd has been selected by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd to undertake the design and delivery of one of Britain’s biggest ever resignalling schemes at London Bridge station and on the approaching railway. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13723&issueid=415 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13723&issueid=415 Bombardier Transportation has been awarded the major contract for the Sub Surface Railway (SSR) automatic train control (ATC) signalling upgrade for London Underground. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13724&issueid=415 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13724&issueid=415 Network Rail has awarded Amey five rail signalling contracts worth a total of £37 million, as part of a major investment scheme to increase the capacity, reliability and safety of the rail system. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13725&issueid=415 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13725&issueid=415 ABB has achieved a major breakthrough in the UK rail sector by obtaining a Network Rail Principal Contractor Licence (Provisional). http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13726&issueid=415 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13726&issueid=415 Network Rail has appointed CCD Design and Ergonomics to optimise the specification and design for the signalling workstations which control the Thames Valley Signalling Centre including the Western area of Crossrail. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13727&issueid=415 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13727&issueid=415 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13804&issueid=415 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13804&issueid=415 Preparing the rail industry to meet the challenges of the future http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13345&issueid=407 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13345&issueid=407 Crossrail has announced that a contract notice has been placed in the Official Journal of the European Union seeking expressions of interest for the central section signalling system. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13416&issueid=407 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13416&issueid=407 Balfour Beatty Rail has been awarded a £1 million contract for the provision of welding resources to the Track Partnership project. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13417&issueid=407 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13417&issueid=407 Transport for London (TfL) has awarded a contract to Birse Metro to build the final part of the London Overground rail network that, when complete at the end of 2012, will orbit the Capital. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13418&issueid=407 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13418&issueid=407 Morgan Sindall plc’s ETI team, which provides specialist overhead line electrification construction, electrical isolation skills and plant to the rail and electricity sectors, has been awarded a new £2 million contract from Network Rail. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13419&issueid=407 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13419&issueid=407 Crossrail has announced its intention to award the remaining tunnel contracts for Europe’s largest construction project. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13420&issueid=407 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13420&issueid=407 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13425&issueid=407 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13425&issueid=407 Welcome to RAILWAY STRATEGIES’ Railtex 20011 preview featuring an overview of the event, together with information from many of the organisations who will be present at the exhibition. We hope you will find this useful in planning your visit http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12895&issueid=393 Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12895&issueid=393 Network Rail has awarded a major contract to Atkins Ltd to design the bulk of works planned on the north-east section of the Crossrail route, between Stratford in east London and Shenfield in Essex. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13013&issueid=393 Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13013&issueid=393 Network Rail has awarded a multi-million pound contract to Invensys Rail to complete the Modular Signalling programme on the Shrewsbury to Crewe Pilot Line. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13014&issueid=393 Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13014&issueid=393 Brammer has further extended its growing rail sector customer list through a major contract win with First Great Western (FGW). http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13015&issueid=393 Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13015&issueid=393 Network Rail has awarded the contract for track work associated with its upgrade of Reading station and the surrounding railway. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13017&issueid=393 Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13017&issueid=393 telent has been awarded a contract to redesign and upgrade Merseyrail’s Long Line Public Address (LLPA) system across the train operator’s 66-station network (Wirral and Northern Lines). http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13018&issueid=393 Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13018&issueid=393 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13028&issueid=393 Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=13028&issueid=393 As we enter into an era of new government, spending constraints and global financial pressures, can we really hope to deliver a great rail network in the UK and in turn a rail industry supply chain capable of winning business both at home and abroad? http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12342&issueid=374 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12342&issueid=374 Crossrail has now started the tender process for a further four central London stations – Bond Street, Liverpool Street, Tottenham Court Road and Whitechapel. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12398&issueid=374 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12398&issueid=374 London Underground (LU) has awarded a £220 million, five-year contract to carry out track renewal work to Balfour Beatty. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12399&issueid=374 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12399&issueid=374 Network Rail has issued a major invitation to tender for the design of the bulk of works planned on the north-east section of the Crossrail route, between Stratford in east London and Shenfield in Essex. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12400&issueid=374 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12400&issueid=374 OTN Systems, the global market leader for fibre optic-based telecommunications backbone systems in metros, has been awarded several multi-million Euro contracts from various Chinese metro lines. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12401&issueid=374 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12401&issueid=374 Network Rail has appointed Morgan Sindall to deliver the improvements to the Princes Street entrance of Edinburgh’s Waverley station. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12402&issueid=374 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12402&issueid=374 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12441&issueid=374 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12441&issueid=374 As we enter into an era of new government, spending constraints and global financial pressures, can we really hope to deliver a great rail network in the UK and in turn a rail industry supply chain capable of winning business both at home and abroad? http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11961&issueid=364 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11961&issueid=364 Heathrow Express has promoted Keith Harding as operations director. Keith brings 31 years’ experience in the rail industry; he started his career as a train driver for British Rail and then was promoted through increasingly senior operational and commercial management roles, with his most recent appointment being interim operations director at First Capital Connect. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11972&issueid=364 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11972&issueid=364 Telent has been awarded a contract by the Docklands Light Railway (DLR)’s franchise operator, Serco Docklands, to enhance and extend the DLR’s existing IP ethernet network. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12000&issueid=364 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12000&issueid=364 Balfour Beatty Rail has won a seven-year contract to operate and maintain plant on the High Speed 1 (HS1) network. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12001&issueid=364 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12001&issueid=364 Safety seal manufacturer Roxtec has secured a deal to provide its product to Network Rail’s £1.7 billion Railway Communications System (RCS) project. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12002&issueid=364 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12002&issueid=364 Crossrail has awarded the Paddington Integrated Project (PIP) preparatory works contract to Carillion Construction Limited. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12003&issueid=364 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12003&issueid=364 Nexus has awarded framework agreements with five major construction companies to deliver its £385 million all change programme for the Tyne and Wear Metro. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12004&issueid=364 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12004&issueid=364 With the aim of increasing competition and delivering greater value for money, Crossrail is using the website www.competefor.com to advertise upcoming contracts http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12005&issueid=364 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12005&issueid=364 Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has secured a three-year extension to its estates management contract with Northern Rail, following the train operating company’s successful franchise agreement extension. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12006&issueid=364 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12006&issueid=364 Network Rail has awarded a £1.8 million contract to Birse Rail to deliver ‘Access for All’ work at Farnborough station. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12007&issueid=364 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12007&issueid=364 High Speed Two has appointed Mott MacDonald to undertake professional engineering services to support the development of the potential route of a new high-speed railway line between Birmingham and Manchester. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12008&issueid=364 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12008&issueid=364 Network Rail has awarded a major design contract for Crossrail works to Balfour Beatty Rail. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12009&issueid=364 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12009&issueid=364 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12087&issueid=364 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=12087&issueid=364 Network Rail has announced the appointment of David Higgins as chief executive of the company. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11341&issueid=346 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11341&issueid=346 Serco Docklands, operator of the DLR, has announced that a new managing director has joined the business. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11347&issueid=346 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11347&issueid=346 Eurostar has appointed James Cheeswright as chief financial officer. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11348&issueid=346 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11348&issueid=346 Network Rail has announced the appointment of Mark Ruddy as route director for Sussex. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11351&issueid=346 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11351&issueid=346 Crossrail has announced the shortlist for the refurbishment of the Connaught Tunnel, a major part of the Abbey Wood branch, and the Pudding Mill Lane Tunnel Portal. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11368&issueid=346 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11368&issueid=346 Network Rail has awarded a contract to Hyder Consulting to cover the first three stages of a process that will make Manchester’s Victoria station into a bright, clean, modern facility fit for the 21st century by 2014. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11369&issueid=346 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11369&issueid=346 Bombardier Transportation, together with consortium partner Vossloh Kiepe, have signed an option to supply an additional 14 Bombardier Flexity Swift light rail vehicles to GMPTE’s Metrolink system. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11370&issueid=346 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11370&issueid=346 Transport for London has announced that it intends to award the contract for the redevelopment of Bond Street Tube station to Costain Laing O’Rourke JV. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11371&issueid=346 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11371&issueid=346 Network Rail has awarded two contracts, with a total value exceeding £2 million, to VolkerRail to undertake signalling renewals within the London North Eastern (LNE) region at Peterborough and North Staffordshire. Work on both projects is due for completion by September 2011. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11372&issueid=346 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11372&issueid=346 Network Rail has awarded £10 million-worth of contracts as work on a new, £1 billion programme to enhance rail services and infrastructure in Scotland’s central belt gets underway. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11373&issueid=346 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11373&issueid=346 West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (Metro) has signed a contract with Payne Security to personalise and issue English National Concessionary Travel (ENCTS) smart cards for approximately 150,000 concession holders across the region over the next three years. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11374&issueid=346 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11374&issueid=346 Birse Rail has been awarded a £12.4 million contract by Network Rail for the civil engineering works in relation to the Walsall and Cannock Lines Signalling Renewal project. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11375&issueid=346 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11375&issueid=346 Unipart Rail has announced a contract extension to overhaul 455 bogies for Porterbrook Leasing Company until December 2017. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11376&issueid=346 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11376&issueid=346 Nomad Digital Ltd is to support Alstom’s contract with Angel & Southeastern (in conjunction with Nexala) to supply a remote condition-based monitoring system, on Southeastern’s Networkers. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11377&issueid=346 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11377&issueid=346 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11511&issueid=346 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11511&issueid=346 This year’s event provided some fascinating industry insights as well as being a great forum for networking http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10888&issueid=335 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10888&issueid=335 The world’s largest innovation platform for railway technology http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10889&issueid=335 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10889&issueid=335 The Government has begun the sale of rights to operate Britain’s first high-speed railway, ‘High Speed 1’, Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has announced. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10892&issueid=335 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10892&issueid=335 BAM Construction has been awarded the main contract to build Network Rail’s new National Centre in Milton Keynes. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10918&issueid=335 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10918&issueid=335 Network Rail has awarded Atkins a contract for a scheme at Acton in west London to improve the reliability of passenger services and deliver increased freight capacity. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10919&issueid=335 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10919&issueid=335 Network Rail has awarded the £32 million Thameslink core area resignalling contract to Invensys Rail. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10920&issueid=335 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10920&issueid=335 Network Rail has awarded a contract to Amey to extend platforms at nine stations in the South East of England so that they can accommodate new 12-car passenger trains carrying extra commuters into London. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10921&issueid=335 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10921&issueid=335 Network Rail has awarded Jacobs Engineering the contract to progress the development of a major rail infrastructure project at Stockley Flyover in west London. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10922&issueid=335 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10922&issueid=335 Northern Rail has re-awarded a three-year contract to G4S Transport and Borders. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10923&issueid=335 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10923&issueid=335 The Crossrail Marketplace at www.crossrail.co.uk/supply is a one-stop-shop to help companies find business opportunities on the Crossrail project. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10924&issueid=335 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10924&issueid=335 Petards has been awarded the contract for the on-board and forward facing CCTV for use on over 160 of Northern Rail’s Class 158 and Class 333 vehicles currently in operation. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10925&issueid=335 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10925&issueid=335 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11002&issueid=335 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=11002&issueid=335 The new Secretary of State for Transport is Philip Hammond, MP for Runnymede and Weybridge. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10586&issueid=329 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10586&issueid=329 Network Rail has announced the award of two new advertising contracts for its rail and roadside advertising estate. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10736&issueid=329 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10736&issueid=329 Crossrail’s shortlist of bidders invited to tender for C272 – Paddington Integrated Project is as follows: http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10737&issueid=329 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10737&issueid=329 Network Rail has awarded two telecoms framework contracts to telent, covering its Western and South East Regions. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10738&issueid=329 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10738&issueid=329 Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has approved the award of a new three-year cleaning contract worth £2.3 million to Sasse Ltd. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10739&issueid=329 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10739&issueid=329 AECOM have been appointed through their Go Ahead framework to support Southern Trains as project manager for their track renewals programme 2010. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10740&issueid=329 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10740&issueid=329 Sheffield-based rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, has secured its first order for sand filling systems from a tram operator. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10741&issueid=329 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10741&issueid=329 London Underground (LU) has awarded a major contract for the second stage of the LU Sub-Surface Railway power upgrade to EDF Energy. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10742&issueid=329 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10742&issueid=329 Network Rail has awarded a £48 million contract to Invensys Rail for the Paisley Corridor project in Scotland. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10743&issueid=329 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10743&issueid=329 Royal Mail and DB Schenker Rail (UK) Ltd have formally started a multi-year contract to transport mail by rail. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10745&issueid=329 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10745&issueid=329 Groupe Eurotunnel has acquired the third largest British rail freight operator, GBRf, from international transporter FirstGroup plc. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10746&issueid=329 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10746&issueid=329 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10788&issueid=329 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10788&issueid=329 Next generation procurement A new railway – a new way to do business http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10173&issueid=317 Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10173&issueid=317 Abbey Wood Stockley Flyover http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10184&issueid=317 Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10184&issueid=317 Crossrail Ltd has submitted an OJEU notice for advance works at five central London Crossrail stations. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10215&issueid=317 Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10215&issueid=317 Network Rail has awarded a four-year contract worth over £40 million to DHL Supply Chain to provide a road transport planning centre. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10216&issueid=317 Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10216&issueid=317 Transport for London has announced that it intends to award the contract for the redevelopment of Victoria Underground station to Taylor Woodrow Construction and BAM Nuttall Limited joint venture. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10217&issueid=317 Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10217&issueid=317 Guildford-based technology company Shere Limited is to supply ITSO-enabled automated ticket vending machines to Southern, part of the Go-Ahead Group, which includes London Midland and Southeastern train operating companies. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10218&issueid=317 Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10218&issueid=317 Mansell has won a contract to enhance 44 existing North London and Southern region station facilities for London Overground Rail Operations Limited. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10219&issueid=317 Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10219&issueid=317 DB Schenker Rail (UK) Ltd has appointed Jonathan Moser as managing director of its Energy segment, the dedicated supplier of freight trains to the UK electricity supply industry. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10220&issueid=317 Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10220&issueid=317 Councillor Jonathan Findlay has been elected as the new chairman of Strathclyde Partnership for Transport and Councillor Denis McKenna has been elected as vice chair http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10243&issueid=317 Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10243&issueid=317 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10290&issueid=317 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10290&issueid=317 Next generation procurement A new railway – a new way to do business http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9676&issueid=306 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9676&issueid=306 Welcome to RAILWAY STRATEGIES’ Infrarail 2010 preview, featuring an overview of the event together with information from many of the organisations who will be present at the exhibition. We hope you will find this useful in planning your visit http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9678&issueid=306 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9678&issueid=306 More than 170 suppliers of rail infrastructure products and services are preparing for the Infrarail 2010 exhibition, which takes place from 13th to 15th April at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9679&issueid=306 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9679&issueid=306 Serco has appointed Jeroen Weimar as managing director of its UK transport business http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9712&issueid=306 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9712&issueid=306 Crossrail has announced its intention to award the remaining set of contracts for detailed design work. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9735&issueid=306 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9735&issueid=306 Systems integration specialist Hima-Sella has been awarded a Customer Information System (CIS) service contract by Northern Rail to support its CIS at fifty-three rail stations in Yorkshire. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9736&issueid=306 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9736&issueid=306 Crossrail has announced its intention to award the first six contracts under its Enabling Works Framework as follows: http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9737&issueid=306 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9737&issueid=306 Network Rail has announced the award of a pre-construction services agreement to BAM Construction to assist in the second stage of the design and build procurement process before construction of the its new National Centre begins in the summer. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9738&issueid=306 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9738&issueid=306 Transport for London (TfL) has awarded the contract for the redevelopment of Tottenham Court Road Tube station to Taylor Woodrow Construction and BAM Nuttall Limited. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9739&issueid=306 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9739&issueid=306 telent has been awarded a multi-million pound contract by First Great Western for the survey, design, supply, installation, systems integration and maintenance of their Station Information and Surveillance Systems (SISS) across 148 stations. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9740&issueid=306 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9740&issueid=306 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9829&issueid=306 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9829&issueid=306 Serco has appointed Jeroen Weimar as managing director of its UK transport business http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9880&issueid=306 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9880&issueid=306 In 2010 the European Transport Conference will be moving to its new home, Glasgow, Scotland. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9429&issueid=303 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9429&issueid=303 Andie Harper has been appointed as the European director of programme management – transportation and infrastructure at the multi-disciplinary consultancy AECOM. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9438&issueid=303 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9438&issueid=303 London-based design group Priestmangoode has been selected to work with China’s largest rolling stock company Sifang to design, from scratch, the flagship trains that will run on China’s new high-speed rail network. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9494&issueid=303 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9494&issueid=303 Pearsons Engineering Services Ltd has been awarded contracts with Bombardier – for regular inspection and maintenance services at their test track at Litchurch Lane in Derby, and East Midlands Trains – for periodically inspecting their sidings at Derby, Nottingham and Leeds. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9495&issueid=303 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9495&issueid=303 Unipart Rail & Dorman have secured a three-year framework contract with Network Rail to supply LED signal heads and LED banner signals. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9496&issueid=303 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9496&issueid=303 Merseyrail has awarded a contract to telent to implement the extension of Customer Information Systems (CIS) equipment at nine of their stations. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9497&issueid=303 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9497&issueid=303 BAM Nuttall has been awarded an £8.5 million contract by Network Rail to provide the start of the civils works associated with the redevelopment of Reading station. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9498&issueid=303 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9498&issueid=303 Crossrail Limited has confirmed the shortlist of bidders for two principal tunnelling contracts – Package C300 for Western Running Tunnels and Package C305 for Eastern Running Tunnels. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9499&issueid=303 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9499&issueid=303 Henry Williams, of Darlington, has won a contract providing power distribution equipment during a major upgrade of a key rail route for the 2012 Olympics. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9501&issueid=303 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9501&issueid=303 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9533&issueid=303 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9533&issueid=303 Over the next six months the Rail Alliance will host numerous networking events for its members and potential new members. All events are free to attend providing you have an interest in the relevant sector. To book on an event simply email rhona.clarke@railalliance.co.uk or call 01789 720026 to register, or you can visit www.railalliance.co.uk/newsandevents/railallianceevents http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8915&issueid=289 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8915&issueid=289 Transport commissioner Peter Hendy has announced that Mike Brown will be the new managing director of London Underground. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8926&issueid=289 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8926&issueid=289 Crossrail Limited has published notices in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) inviting expressions of interest for two principal tunnelling contracts – Package C300 for Tunnels West and Package C305 for Tunnels East. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8943&issueid=289 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8943&issueid=289 Transport for London (TfL) has agreed a £1 billion loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to finance part of their contribution to Crossrail, Europe’s largest construction project. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8944&issueid=289 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8944&issueid=289 Network Rail has announced Amey Colas as its preferred bidder for a new contract to operate and maintain its fleet of high-tech, high-output track renewal systems. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8945&issueid=289 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8945&issueid=289 Telent has been awarded a contract by Merseyrail for the maintenance of their Station Information and Surveillance Systems (SISS) across 66 stations. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8946&issueid=289 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8946&issueid=289 Thales UK has announced details of recent contract wins from Southeastern to upgrade its Customer Information System (CIS), which will be integrated and managed from a single central location. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8947&issueid=289 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8947&issueid=289 Nexus has announced the names of the final two bidders shortlisted for a contract to operate trains and stations on its behalf. Creating an operating concession of the highest quality will unlock more than £300 million of Government capital funding – and this will allow Nexus to modernise the ageing Metro system, securing its future for decades to come. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9002&issueid=289 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9002&issueid=289 Through the development of special interest groups and industry-wide communications, the Railway Industry Association is aiding the foundation of international relations http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9022&issueid=289 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9022&issueid=289 With Glenigan reporting a 20 per cent surge in the value of civil engineering projects this year, Civils 2009 is set to be more important than ever. This year’s showcase for the buoyant civil engineering sector, which will be held on 25-26th November at Earls Court 2 in London, will focus on creating infrastructure for the 22nd Century http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9030&issueid=289 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9030&issueid=289 The challenging and complex nature of today’s emergencies, from natural disasters and terrorist attacks to the current swine flu pandemic, makes it essential for individual agencies to work together to ensure a more effective response. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9031&issueid=289 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9031&issueid=289 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9032&issueid=289 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9032&issueid=289 This year’s ‘Promoting best practice throughout the supply chain’ conference was a lively affair, with stimulating contributions from within and beyond the UK the rail industry http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8423&issueid=278 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8423&issueid=278 Martin Buck has been appointed as Crossrail’s commercial director. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8436&issueid=278 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8436&issueid=278 The Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) has appointed Edward Welsh as its director of corporate affairs. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8441&issueid=278 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8441&issueid=278 London Underground has issued an invitation to tender for the re-signalling programme for the Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines (Sub-Surface lines, SSL). http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8442&issueid=278 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8442&issueid=278 Carlisle Cleaning and Support Services Rail Transport Sector is a specialist division of Carlisle Cleaning and Support Services, the UK leader in results based cleaning http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8464&issueid=278 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8464&issueid=278 Crossrail has announced its intention to award the following contracts for detailed design services under its framework agreements: http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8467&issueid=278 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8467&issueid=278 Industrial services group Pyeroy has been awarded a £2 million contract to provide specialist re-painting services as part of the refurbishment of London’s Victoria railway station. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8469&issueid=278 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8469&issueid=278 Volker Rail Plant has been awarded a new contract to supply 11 on-track machines (OTMs) to Network Rail under the National Tamping contract framework. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8470&issueid=278 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8470&issueid=278 Birley Manufacturing has secured a £1.1 million deal to supply aluminium under-frame skirts for 100 East Midlands Train carriages over the next six months. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8471&issueid=278 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8471&issueid=278 In a contract worth £0.5 million, VolkerRail Power has been awarded a new contract to replace all of the existing conductors within Thackley Tunnel (LNE) which is on the Airedale line from Leeds to Shipley then on to Bradford or Skipton. This will be completed by February 2010. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8472&issueid=278 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8472&issueid=278 telent has been awarded a contract by Network Rail to upgrade the Station Information and Surveillance Systems (SISS) across 59 stations and two control centres in the Arriva Trains Wales franchise. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8473&issueid=278 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8473&issueid=278 Engineering and design consultancy Tritech Rail has won a major contract working with Network Rail on their ‘Infrastructure Capability Programme’. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8474&issueid=278 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8474&issueid=278 Carter Jonas and Dreweatt Neate, two of the UK’s leading and longest established property firms, have merged with effect from 1st May 2009. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8475&issueid=278 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8475&issueid=278 Westinghouse Rail Systems, part of Invensys Rail, has been awarded the first Modular Signalling contract in the UK by Network Rail. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8476&issueid=278 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8476&issueid=278 Crossrail has announced its intention to award a set of contracts for detailed design services for three tunnel portals and four of the central stations under its framework agreements. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8477&issueid=278 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8477&issueid=278 Hima-Sella has been awarded a contract by telent to supply a Customer Information System (CIS) at seven stations in the Wimbledon area for train operator First Capital Connect (FCC), due for completion in November 2009. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8478&issueid=278 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8478&issueid=278 Paul John Plant, the specialist plant hire division of Paul John Group has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Gareth Richardson to the position of operations director – rail. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8482&issueid=278 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8482&issueid=278 Transport for London (TfL) has announced that the following organisations have been shortlisted and will be invited to tender for the redevelopment of Bond Street Tube station: http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8495&issueid=278 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8495&issueid=278 First GBRf has signed a new multi-year contract with Lafarge, for the transportation of aggregates to Northamptonshire by rail for the first time. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8516&issueid=278 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8516&issueid=278 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8554&issueid=278 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8554&issueid=278 Project representative Enabling Works Framework Agreements Site Facilities Demolition Civils Utilities First batch of detailed design contracts http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8377&issueid=276 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8377&issueid=276 telent has been awarded a contract to carry out structural inspections of all Network Rail’s GSM-R radio masts for the UK’s new £1.7 billion digital Railway Communication System. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8378&issueid=276 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8378&issueid=276 Amey has been awarded Network Rail’s Civil Examination Framework Agreement (CEFA) in all five of the rail provider’s geographical territories. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8379&issueid=276 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8379&issueid=276 Independent engineering and environmental consultant Gifford has been commissioned by BAM Nuttall, through Network Rail’s South East (South) Civil Engineering Framework, to design strengthening measures and repair works for the historic Thames River Bridge at Chelsea, also known as Battersea Rail Bridge or the Cremorne Bridge. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8380&issueid=276 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8380&issueid=276 A team of scientists from the University of Birmingham has secured £1.5 million for a four-year project to examine how to make the UK’s transport systems resilient to climate change. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8381&issueid=276 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8381&issueid=276 Network Rail has awarded two contracts worth a combined £130 million to deliver vital elements of the London Overground upgrade, which will double capacity on sections of the network ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8382&issueid=276 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8382&issueid=276 T-Mobile and Virgin Trains have launched a high-speed wireless internet service for passengers on all Pendolino Virgin trains on the West Coast Main Line. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8383&issueid=276 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8383&issueid=276 ADAS and its partner, Bath-based GREENMAN Environmental, have been awarded a two-year contract to survey the entire Network Rail network, identifying trees posing a risk of rail service disruption and subsequently requiring management. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8384&issueid=276 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8384&issueid=276 Atkins has been awarded a five-year contract to carry out investigation work for Network Rail. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8385&issueid=276 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8385&issueid=276 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8413&issueid=276 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8413&issueid=276 The Railway Strategies Live Event, in association with the Rail Alliance, is designed to help suppliers unlock their potential http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7769&issueid=262 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7769&issueid=262 5 – 7 October 2009, Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7775&issueid=262 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7775&issueid=262 The visitor attendance figures for Railtex 2009 – which took place at Earls Court Two in London from 10 -12 March – underline the widely acknowledged success of the latest edition of the UK’s premier rail event. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7786&issueid=262 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7786&issueid=262 Crossrail’s executive chairman Douglas Oakervee OBE took up the new post of non-executive chairman on 1st April 2009. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7788&issueid=262 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7788&issueid=262 BCM was delighted to be awarded the renewal of five HV feeder routes at the end of 2008 http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7805&issueid=262 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7805&issueid=262 Mainframe Communications has announced the appointment of Paul DuGuay as business development manager (rail). Paul joins Mainframe from Westinghouse Rail Systems, where he spent six years in similar roles. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7809&issueid=262 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7809&issueid=262 Crossrail Limited has announced that it intends to appoint Transcend, a joint venture between AECOM, CH2M Hill and Nichols Group, as its Programme Partner for the Crossrail project. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7887&issueid=262 Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7887&issueid=262 Tritech Rail Ltd has been commissioned to manage the technical aspects of the upgrading of Northern Ireland’s Londonderry line. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7888&issueid=262 Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7888&issueid=262 telent has been selected by Serco Docklands, the franchise operator of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), as its system integration partner on a new network upgrade project. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7889&issueid=262 Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7889&issueid=262 Hima-Sella has been awarded a multi-million pound contract by Metronet Rail SSL to provide its Tracklink III selective door opening (SDO) and correct side door enabling system (CSDE). http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7890&issueid=262 Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7890&issueid=262 The Rail Infrastructure business unit of Siemens Mobility has won the contract for delivery of the fixed telecoms infrastructure associated with the Newport Area Signalling Renewal project, part of the wider £400 million South Wales resignalling scheme. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7891&issueid=262 Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7891&issueid=262 Corus Railway Infrastructure Services (CRIS) has been awarded the design contract for a major redevelopment project at Reading Station by Network Rail. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7892&issueid=262 Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7892&issueid=262 Network Rail has awarded two major contracts, worth over £60 million, to engineering design consultancy Atkins. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7893&issueid=262 Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7893&issueid=262 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7910&issueid=262 Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7910&issueid=262 The Railway Strategies LIVE 2009 event, in association with the Rail Alliance, is focusing on Skills, Innovation and Technology http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7176&issueid=242 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7176&issueid=242 Welcome to RAILWAY STRATEGIES’ Railtex 2009 preview featuring an overview of the event, together with information from many of the organisations who will be present at the exhibition. We hope you will find this useful in planning your visit. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7178&issueid=242 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7178&issueid=242 Rail Minister Lord Andrew Adonis is to formally open Railtex 2009, which takes place at London’s Earls Court Two from 10 to 12 March. The presence of the recently appointed minister at the show underlines the key role that investment in Britain’s rail network can play in speeding recovery from the current economic downturn. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7179&issueid=242 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7179&issueid=242 Technology services company telent is focused on delivering complete end-to-end design, integration, installation and maintenance services in the rail and metro sectors http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7227&issueid=242 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7227&issueid=242 Passengers on some of the country’s busiest rail routes will benefit from the single biggest investment in Intercity trains for a generation, Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon has announced. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7245&issueid=242 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7245&issueid=242 On 15th January, the Government announced the creation of a new company – High Speed 2 – to take forward plans for a new high speed line. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7248&issueid=242 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7248&issueid=242 Carlisle Cleaning & Support Services Rail Transport Sector is a specialist division of Carlisle Cleaning and Support Services, the UK leader in results-based cleaning http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7257&issueid=242 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7257&issueid=242 John Sisk & Son offers expertise in a range of sectors including industrial, commercial property, retail, rail and civil engineering http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7272&issueid=242 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7272&issueid=242 Crossrail Project Representative http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7288&issueid=242 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7288&issueid=242 Network Rail has awarded Ansaldo STS, through its subsidiary Ansaldo STS UK, a contract to implement the second phase of the ERTMS rail traffic management and signalling system on a stretch of the Cambrian Lines. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7289&issueid=242 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7289&issueid=242 May Gurney has won the Firstgroup Craft Skills Award for the High Level Bridge strengthening and refurbishment project in Newcastle upon Tyne – the fourth award won for the project in the past 12 months. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7290&issueid=242 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7290&issueid=242 Milton Keynes Partnership (MKP) and the East-West Rail Consortium (EWRC) have commissioned work to complete the design for the western section of East-West Rail. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7291&issueid=242 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7291&issueid=242 Government plans to improve journeys for rail passengers on some of the nation’s busiest routes have taken a major step forward as train manufacturers were invited to bid for a £300 million project to build 200 new carriages Transport Minister Andrew Adonis announced. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7329&issueid=242 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7329&issueid=242 First GBRf has signed a multi-million pound contract with private wagon hire company VTG Rail UK, a subsidiary of VTG Aktiengesellschaft (SCN: VTG999), for the lease of a further 89 HYA coal wagons. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7336&issueid=242 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7336&issueid=242 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7366&issueid=242 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7366&issueid=242 Mr Paul Johnson, managing director of Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Limited, (KBRS), has become chairman of the Railway Industry Association, the trade association for the UK railway supply industry. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6748&issueid=226 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6748&issueid=226 Planning is now well advanced for Railtex 2009, which takes place at London’s Earls Court Two from 10th to 12th March. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6758&issueid=226 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6758&issueid=226 Given the positive outlook for rail, its proponents will be interested in how they might realise their ambition. In this article, ALISON GORLOV and RICHARD BULL examine how (and how easily) promoters of rail schemes can get the necessary authorisation http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6819&issueid=226 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6819&issueid=226 Seventy of the most experienced engineering firms operating in the UK have been invited to put forward their best ideas to deliver the £425 million Reading remodelling scheme. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6821&issueid=226 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6821&issueid=226 Work on the £20 million upgrade of East Midlands Trains’ Etches Park Depot at Derby has begun. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6822&issueid=226 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6822&issueid=226 Network Rail has appointed Scott Wilson Group plc to provide designs for the above-ground sections of the Crossrail project. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6823&issueid=226 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6823&issueid=226 telent has been awarded an eight-year multi-million pound contract by Metronet Rail to provide a new passenger safety surveillance system on the London Underground. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6824&issueid=226 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6824&issueid=226 Nexus, owner of the Tyne and Wear Metro, has invited potential bidders to declare an interest in a contract to run the Operations side of the business on its behalf. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6834&issueid=226 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6834&issueid=226 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6840&issueid=226 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6840&issueid=226 A new-look Board was unveiled in September as Network Rail strengthened its leadership team to take the company forward to meet the challenges of the next five years with the appointment of three new executive directors. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6389&issueid=221 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6389&issueid=221 Jonathan Bray has been appointed as the new director of the pteg Support Unit. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6399&issueid=221 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6399&issueid=221 Celebrating its tenth successful year, Civils 2008 is the premier networking event in the UK civil engineering calendar and takes place from 18 to 20 November at Earls Court Two in London. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6413&issueid=221 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6413&issueid=221 Merson Signs have been selected by Southeastern to deliver the signage package for CTRL (Channel Tunnel Rail Link) at Stratford (556 signs), St Pancras (548 signs) and Ebbsfleet (854 signs) stations. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6416&issueid=221 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6416&issueid=221 Faber Maunsell has recently won a contract to provide design work and consultancy services for the £575 million programme to expand the Manchester Metrolink system. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6417&issueid=221 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6417&issueid=221 Network Rail has awarded a £60 million contract to deliver vital elements of the new Airdrie to Bathgate rail link to Balfour Beatty Rail Projects Limited (BBRP). http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6418&issueid=221 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6418&issueid=221 The introduction of the first tram-trains in the UK has moved a step closer as train operator Northern Rail issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) to build and maintain the modern, lightweight vehicles. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6419&issueid=221 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6419&issueid=221 First GBRf has won a three-year contract with Wabtec Rail for the provision of drivers to transport railway vehicles to and from Doncaster for refurbishment. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6420&issueid=221 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6420&issueid=221 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. 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The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6522&issueid=221 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6522&issueid=221 This will be the 10th European Transport Conference organised by the Association for European Transport. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5941&issueid=213 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5941&issueid=213 As Network Rail look forward to their next control period the battle to increase efficiency, whilst reducing costs, only becomes stronger. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5984&issueid=213 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5984&issueid=213 International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) is an insurance association established in 1925. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5987&issueid=213 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5987&issueid=213 Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) has ordered 28 new trams as part of a £575 million project to build new lines to Oldham and Rochdale, Droylsden in Tameside, and Chorlton in South Manchester. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6057&issueid=213 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6057&issueid=213 BT has won the contract to provide Network Rail with voice and data communication services, which will see much of its legacy infrastructure replaced by new fixed line voice and internet services. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6058&issueid=213 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6058&issueid=213 Network Rail has awarded the Southern Area contract for supplying two Grinding Support Teams for the Switches & Crossings (S&C) Grinding Train to NRL. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6059&issueid=213 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6059&issueid=213 Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has awarded a £2.35 million contract to Airwave Solutions Ltd. for the installation of a state-of-the-art digital tunnel radio system in Glasgow\'s Subway and to maintain it over the next seven years. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6060&issueid=213 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6060&issueid=213 Ireland\'s Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) has chosen Alstom to maintain the 18 new Citadis trams for Dublin\'s light rail system, LUAS, for five years, with an option for a further six years, in an order worth 15 million euros. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6061&issueid=213 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6061&issueid=213 The supply of twenty new trains for Northern Ireland Railways moved a step closer as Translink released the invitation to tender documentation in June. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6062&issueid=213 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6062&issueid=213 The Railway Industry Association is at the forefront of progressing the interests of UK rail suppliers http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6086&issueid=213 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6086&issueid=213 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6088&issueid=213 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6088&issueid=213 The 2008 \'Developing a sustainable supply chain\' conference included an impressive line-up of rail industry VIPs http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5535&issueid=206 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5535&issueid=206 During the recent Railway Strategies Supply Chain conference, the £1.7 billion investment in the Network Rail Fixed Telecoms Network project was mentioned several times and considerable interest was shown in the technologies involved. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5536&issueid=206 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5536&issueid=206 Three months before the fair is due to open InnoTrans 2008 is set to break records. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5554&issueid=206 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5554&issueid=206 The Department for Transport reached agreement with Alstom for the supply and the maintenance of Pendolino high-speed tilting trains for use on the West Coast Main Line between London and Glasgow. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5563&issueid=206 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5563&issueid=206 Westinghouse Rail Systems Limited is to undertake major resignalling works on the Thameslink project, following the award of multiple contracts by Network Rail. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5564&issueid=206 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5564&issueid=206 Network Rail has awarded Westinghouse Rail Systems Limited (WRSL) the contract to design, install and commission the signalling and telecommunications infrastructure for Scotland\'s Airdrie-Bathgate Rail Link. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5565&issueid=206 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5565&issueid=206 The multi-million pound contract to refurbish 40 High Speed Train (HST) carriages for use on CrossCountry services has been awarded to Wabtec Rail, which will carry out the work at its workshops in Doncaster. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5566&issueid=206 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5566&issueid=206 MGB Signalling has extended its range of services after being awarded its provisional principal contractors licence, an essential and important step in enabling the business to offer full design and construction services to the UK rail industry. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5616&issueid=206 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5616&issueid=206 ScottishPower has awarded EWS Energy a new contract for the delivery of coal by rail to two major power stations in Scotland. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5621&issueid=206 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5621&issueid=206 ITIC, International Transport Intermediaries Club, is a specialist underwriter of businesses in the transport industry, providing cover when that business has made a mistake, an error or omission, that has caused a loss to their client. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5661&issueid=206 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5661&issueid=206 Corus Railway Infrastructure Services (CRIS) is a supplier ofdesign, engineering and consultancy services on a wide range of construction projects across the UK http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5665&issueid=206 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5665&issueid=206 The rigours of the Ely bridge project have provided Kier Rail with an insight into managing the challenges of the rail industry differently http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5670&issueid=206 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5670&issueid=206 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5673&issueid=206 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5673&issueid=206 Network Rail\'s Ian Sexton describes how the organisation\'s \'World Class Programme\' is being applied to contracts & procurement http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5190&issueid=200 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5190&issueid=200 The rail industry\'s quest for improvements and efficiency is leading it to scrutinise the supply chain http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5191&issueid=200 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5191&issueid=200 Just three months old and the Rail Alliance is making quite an impact. This new rail business network has been launched with the specific charter of helping the industry make the most of a billion pound pool of opportunities over the next decade http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5192&issueid=200 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5192&issueid=200 The 10th European Transport Conference organised by the Association for European Transport will be held in the Leeuwenhorst conference centre, Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5199&issueid=200 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5199&issueid=200 The initial core of the new County Durham Engineering Cluster was formed in 1999 when a group of private sector companies decided to work together to help develop the engineering and manufacturing capacity of County Durham, initially within the Derwentside area. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5213&issueid=200 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5213&issueid=200 Thales UK has been chosen to supply the entire telecommunications infrastructure for Phase 1 of the new East London railway line. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5217&issueid=200 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5217&issueid=200 May Gurney has been awarded a long-term framework contract for the replacement, refurbishment and maintenance of Network Rail’s operational property. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5218&issueid=200 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5218&issueid=200 The Department for Transport proposes to increase capacity on the West Coast Mainline by enabling the procurement of additional Class 390 Pendolino vehicles, including a replacement of the set damaged in the Grayrigg accident. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5219&issueid=200 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5219&issueid=200 Protective coatings specialist, the Pyeroy Group has successfully completed a £1.3 million contract to refurbish North London’s Iron Bridge for Transport for London (TfL). http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5220&issueid=200 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5220&issueid=200 O2 has been awarded a contract by Network Rail to provide voice, Blackberry and other mobile data services. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5221&issueid=200 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5221&issueid=200 Nearly 4400 rail industry professionals visited the UK\'s definitive UK rail infrastructure event, Infrarail 2008 – representing a substantial increase of 34 per cent compared to the number attending the previous show in 2005 http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5330&issueid=200 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5330&issueid=200 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5331&issueid=200 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5331&issueid=200 With a line-up of top class speakers, Railway Strategies LIVE 2008 looks set to be a must-attend event http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4582&issueid=181 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4582&issueid=181 The latest news from the Link-up organisation http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4583&issueid=181 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4583&issueid=181 Infrarail 2008, the UK\'s dedicated rail infrastructure trade show, takes place in Hall 9 of Birmingham\'s National Exhibition Centre from 11to13 March. To be formally inaugurated by Rail Minister Tom Harris, MP, the exhibition, together with events taking place alongside it, promises to be a key meeting point for the industry\'s manufacturers and suppliers, and for engineers, buyers and managers http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4586&issueid=181 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4586&issueid=181 “The CTRL St Pancras Terminal. Instantly recognisable. The roof, the ‘Kissing Couple’ , the clock and the train…but those solidlooking, dependable, anti-slip bronze fixed stairways? Did we see them somewhere before? This Essex-based company not only is paving the LUL Tube stairs, but has a product for every mass-transit application across all the rail networks – Underground, overground and light rail http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4588&issueid=181 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4588&issueid=181 Morgan Est, part of construction and regeneration group Morgan Sindall plc, has acquired a major part of Elec-Track Installations Ltd (ETI), which went into administration in January. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4612&issueid=181 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4612&issueid=181 Turner & Townsend is a global consultancy business, focused on providing high quality construction consultancy, programme and project management, cost management and management consultancy services across six continents from a network of 53 offices http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4627&issueid=181 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4627&issueid=181 TPA trax portable access is Europe\'s leading supplier of portable roadways, bridging, barriers and fencing, so it\'s no surprise that many rail contractors utilise TPA\'s services when access needs to be gained for rail side maintenance, land-slips or emergency recovery work. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4695&issueid=181 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4695&issueid=181 The UK\'s first all-new points operating system for decades has itself already been in service for over seven years. The first two HPSS systems were installed at Nunhead Junction in October 2000 and over 500 systems have since entered service. HPSS is specified on high value junctions where the heavier UIC60 rail is used but is also approved and utilised on important UIC54 rail junctions. The in-bearer design facilitates mechanical tamping, allowing track formation to be more readily maintained. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4696&issueid=181 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4696&issueid=181 First GBRf has been awarded a new contract by the Balfour Beatty Carillion Joint Venture (BBCJV) working on behalf of Transport for London (TfL) as part of the £10 billon Investment Programme to upgrade the rail network in and around London. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4697&issueid=181 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4697&issueid=181 ECT Rail, through its subsidiary RMS Locotec, has started work carrying out a terminal services contract for the Corus Group in Shotton, North Wales, moving up to 20,000 tonnes of steel for the company each week. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4698&issueid=181 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4698&issueid=181 Gleeds, the International Management and Construction Consultancy, has been appointed by Network Rail to undertake cost management, project management and claims management services under a framework agreement covering a £30 billion capital works programme. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4699&issueid=181 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4699&issueid=181 Areva T&D has secured the second phase of a three-part project with Carillion to renew the protection relays within the 25kV overhead line traction system of Network Rail\'s East Coast Mainline and Midland Mainline electrified sections with sites ranging from London to Scotland. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4700&issueid=181 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4700&issueid=181 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4713&issueid=181 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4713&issueid=181 The PPP Administrator Ernst & Young has confirmed that Transport for London (TfL) is the only bidder for Metronet. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4268&issueid=176 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4268&issueid=176 There is an opinion within the UK Rail Industry, particularly amongst manufacturers, that the costs of approvals in GB are much higher than elsewhere. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4269&issueid=176 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4269&issueid=176 National Motorcycle Museum - Birmingham, Tuesday 20th May 2008 http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4281&issueid=176 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4281&issueid=176 First TOC contract http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4351&issueid=176 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4351&issueid=176 Northern Line contract extension http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4352&issueid=176 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4352&issueid=176 Heavy-handling gear specialist Mechan Limited has won several new orders: http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4353&issueid=176 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4353&issueid=176 Tube Lines has signed a deal with Northern line fleet maintainers Alstom to improve reliability of the trains on the country\'s busiest railway line. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4354&issueid=176 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4354&issueid=176 New contracts and new suppliers are being introduced by Network Rail into its £130 million professional services business. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4355&issueid=176 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4355&issueid=176 Atkins has been awarded a contract by Network Rail to undertake detailed design works to increase the gauge clearances on a section of the North London Line. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4356&issueid=176 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4356&issueid=176 With capabilities across a number of areas, YJL Infrastructure is equipped to meet the demands of rail industry construction http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4382&issueid=176 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4382&issueid=176 The Railway Industry Association is at the forefront of progressing the interests of the UK rail suppliers http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4385&issueid=176 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4385&issueid=176 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4386&issueid=176 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4386&issueid=176 Network Rail has announced the result of a six-month assessment of its track renewals aimed at reducing the number of contractors delivering work from six to four. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3770&issueid=160 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3770&issueid=160 A contract worth between £0.5 million and £1.5 million has been put out to tender by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) as preparations to build the Glasgow Airport Rail Link (GARL) gather pace. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3771&issueid=160 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3771&issueid=160 Southeastern has contracted Corys T.E.S.S. to supply the Class 395 simulator for the new UK high-speed domestic rail service. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3772&issueid=160 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3772&issueid=160 Atkins has been awarded a contract by Network Rail to design platform extensions as part of the £3.5 billion Thameslink Upgrade Project. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3773&issueid=160 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3773&issueid=160 Balfour Beatty Rail Projects (BBRP) has successfully installed revolutionary modular switches and crossings (S&C) on its Gretna to Annan Redoubling Scheme contract in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3774&issueid=160 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3774&issueid=160 tie Limited has made a formal recommendation for its preferred bidder, CAF, for the contract to supply trams for Edinburgh. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3781&issueid=160 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3781&issueid=160 Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State for Transport, has appointed Corinne Swain, Philip Davis and Carolyn Dwyer as members of the Commission for Integrated Transport. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3782&issueid=160 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3782&issueid=160 A selection of opportunities currently appearing on the Tenders Direct website http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3846&issueid=160 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3846&issueid=160 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3847&issueid=160 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3847&issueid=160 Delivering a sustainable railway and securing your place in the supply chain Hear how leading figures from within the industry are responding to the challenges set out in the governments £15 Billion regeneration plan. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3848&issueid=160 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3848&issueid=160 White Young Green (WYG) has been appointed by Network Rail on the £12 million project to upgrade the six-mile branch line of Hull Docks. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3080&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3080&issueid=139 CBS Outdoor has been awarded the four-year £1.2 million contract to manage advertising opportunities on the Stagecoach Metrolink trams in Manchester until 2011. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3081&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3081&issueid=139 DLR has awarded its main construction contract to build the £238 million DLR Stratford International extension to a Skanska and GrantRail joint venture. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3082&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3082&issueid=139 Cityspace has been awarded the contract by London & Continental Railways (LCR) to install and manage a wireless broadband network in the newly refurbished St Pancras International. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3083&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3083&issueid=139 Titan Outdoor and Network rail have announced an extension to their partnership for exclusive advertising rights at key railway stations across London and major UK cities such as Waterloo, Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly, and Glasgow Central. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3084&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3084&issueid=139 Transport for London has placed a £36 million order for an extra 36 rail carriages for the London Overground network. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3086&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3086&issueid=139 tie Limited has recently awarded a contract to tcm to eradicate invasive species, such as Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed and Himalayan Balsam, on the new £600 million Edinburgh tram network. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3087&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3087&issueid=139 A selection of opportunities currently appearing on the Tenders Direct website http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3088&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3088&issueid=139 First GBRf has commenced a new contract with EDF Energy, which began in July. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3102&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3102&issueid=139 That was the question posed at the Association of Community Rail Partnerships’ latest conference. Here, ACoRP general manager NEIL BUXTON outlines his vision for community rail partnerships moving forward, as heard by delegates at the conference http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3116&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3116&issueid=139 Building successful relationships is vital, especially when you’re South West Trains and 160 million passenger journeys are made a year on your routes. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3118&issueid=139 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3118&issueid=139 On the move http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3123&issueid=139 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3123&issueid=139 This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3124&issueid=139 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3124&issueid=139 This page shows the sizes and positions of the various adverts available on the website. http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7369&issueid=48 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7369&issueid=48