Union leader Bob Crow dies aged 52
Posted on 11 Mar 2014 by The Manufacturer
General secretary of the Rail Maritime and Transport union Bob Crow has died aged 52, the RMT has confirmed.
Transportation
Cornwall’s Treadmaster Flooring wins Hitachi Rail flooring contract
Posted on 20 Feb 2014 by Tim Brown
Train manufacturer Hitachi Rail Europe has awarded the flooring contract for its Intercity Express Programme to Cornwall-based Treadmaster Flooring.
Bombardier awarded £1bn Crossrail deal
Posted on 6 Feb 2014 by Tim Brown
Derby-based train maker Bombardier has won a £1bn contract to supply trains to the London Crossrail project, the Government has confirmed.
Optare Plc keeps wheels in motion through Barclays refinance
Posted on 2 Dec 2013 by Callum Bentley
UK bus manufacturer Optare Plc has undergone a £23 million refinancing with Barclays.
HS2 faces parliamentary spotlight before green light goes on
Posted on 25 Nov 2013 by Callum Bentley
A key moment in the future of Britain's high-speed rail network will be put under the spotlight today when the HS2 Hybrid report goes before parliament.
DfT reports HS2 needed to meet crucial UK transports needs
Posted on 29 Oct 2013 by
A document outlining the reasons why the High Speed 2 (HS2) railway is essential to the UK industry and passengers has been released yesterday by the Department of Transport.
Going Underground
Posted on 26 Oct 2013 by The Manufacturer
Now in its 150th year and transporting over one billion passengers annually, the London Underground has come a long way since the Metropolitan Railway rolled out its first train on January 10, 1853. James Pozzi looks at the differences between past and present, and how the network benefits its manufacturing supply chain.
Hydrovane to supply 600 compressors for London buses
Posted on 25 Oct 2013 by The Manufacturer
Worcestershire firm Hydrovane has been selected to power pneumatic systems on-board all 600 of the hybrid-powered London buses set to be rolled out next year.
Airbus signs £5.9billion deal with JAL
Posted on 7 Oct 2013 by Callum Bentley
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has announced a new deal with Japanese Airlines (JAL) worth £5.9billion.
Government says HS2 could add £15bn to the economy per year
Posted on 12 Sep 2013 by Tim Brown
A new report by KPMG and commissioned by HS2 Ltd, says the HS2 rail project could boost the UK economy by £15bn a year.