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CRRC Metro Trains Commence Trial Runs on Shanghai-Jiangsu Line 11

CRRC Metro Trains Commence Trial Runs on Shanghai-Jiangsu Line 11

CRRC-made metro trains have commenced no-load trial runs on China's first cross-county metro line from Shanghai-Jiangsu.

Amtrak Publishes Study Examining Scranton – New York Rail Corridor

Amtrak Publishes Study Examining Scranton – New York Rail Corrido...

Amtrak and PNRRA have released findings from a two-year study examining the potential to operate rail services between Scranton and New York.

Coventry Very Light Rail Test Track Installed at Whitley Depot

Coventry Very Light Rail Test Track Installed at Whitley Depot

Coventry Very Light Rail has completed construction on a new test site for its unique track system at Coventry City Council’s Whitley Depot.

First South Wales Metro Tram-Train Arrives at Taff’s Well Depot

First South Wales Metro Tram-Train Arrives at Taff’s Well Depot

The first CITYLINK tram-train for the South Wales Metro project has been delivered to Transport for Wales’ (TfW) new depot in Taff’s Well.

GTR Receives ORR Approval to Operate Class 717s with In-Cab ETCS Signalling

GTR Receives ORR Approval to Operate Class 717s with In-Cab ETCS ...

The ORR has given authorisation for Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) to operate its Class 717 fleet with Level 2 ETCS digital signalling.

Great British Railways: A Great British Reform or a Great British Reshuffle?

Great British Railways: A Great British Reform or a Great British...

Rail industry leaders were brought together at Accelerate Rail to discuss the nation’s transition to Great British Railways.

Derby Announced as Location of Great British Railways Headquarters

Derby Announced as Location of Great British Railways Headquarter...

UK: The government has announced that Derby, one of the six shortlisted locations, will be the headquarters for Great British Railways.

Trenitalia Orders Up to 50 Stadler Dual Locomotives

Trenitalia Orders Up to 50 Stadler Dual Locomotives

Stadler and Trenitalia have signed a framework agreement for up to 50 EUROLIGHT Dual locomotives, with an initial order for 13 units.

CAF to Supply 37 Urbos Trams in Hungary and Spain

CAF to Supply 37 Urbos Trams in Hungary and Spain

CAF has been awarded two contracts to supply Urbos trams in Budapest, Hungary and Alcalá de Guadaíra in Seville, Spain. 

DB Cargo Conducts Emissions Testing for HVO Fuel

DB Cargo Conducts Emissions Testing for HVO Fuel

DB Cargo UK has collaborated with Group Technical Support and Toton TMD to test the impact of using HVO to power locomotives.

Avanti West Coast Granted 6-Month Contract Extension

Avanti West Coast Granted 6-Month Contract Extension

The Department for Transport has extended Avanti West Coast's contract for 6 months following the operator's improved performance. 

ÖBB Announces Extensive Upgrade for the Vienna S-Bahn

ÖBB Announces Extensive Upgrade for the Vienna S-Bahn

ÖBB is upgrading the Vienna S-Bahn to help improve the travel experience and accommodate a growing number of passengers.

Malaysia: Klang Valley MRT Putrajaya Line Opens in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia: Klang Valley MRT Putrajaya Line Opens in Kuala Lumpur

The Klang Valley MRT Putrajaya Line has officially opened to the public in the Greater Kuala Lumpur/Klang Valley region of Malaysia. 

Alstom to Provide 7 Years of Operations and Maintenance for AirTrain Newark

Alstom to Provide 7 Years of Operations and Maintenance for AirTr...

PANYNJ and Newark Liberty International Airport have contracted Alstom to provide operations and maintenance services for AirTrain Newark. 

100th New Light Rail Vehicle Enters Service in San Francisco

100th New Light Rail Vehicle Enters Service in San Francisco

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has added the 100th new four-series light rail vehicle (LRV4) to its fleet.

Greater Manchester Secures Devolution Deal for Regional Rail Services

Greater Manchester Secures Devolution Deal for Regional Rail Serv...

Greater Manchester  has announced a new devolution deal with the UK government to grant it more influence over regional rail services.

Railway Supplier News

Duos Releases New Railcar AI Detection Models

Duos Releases New Railcar AI Detection Models

Duos Technologies, Inc. has announced the release of two new passenger railcar AI detection models for use with the company’s RIP solution.

CK Touchless at the SIFER 2023

CK Touchless at the SIFER 2023

TSL-ESCHA is set to present the first hybrid push button for the railroad market at the SIFER 2023 Exhibition.

The Lens of Convenience in the Transit Experience

The Lens of Convenience in the Transit Experience

Icomera discusses the lens of convenience in the public transport experience as passenger expectations are changing rapidly.

IC37X-100-Watt-Open-Frame

IC37X-100-Watt-Open-Frame

IntreXis' new DC/DC converter is optimised for an output power of 100 Watt and impresses with its very high efficiency.

Zonegreen Concludes Hat Trick of Upgrades for GTR

Zonegreen Concludes Hat Trick of Upgrades for GTR

Zonegreen has installed its flagship Depot Personnel Protection System at Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR) Selhurst facility in London.

Implementation of the RAILSoft System in KGHM Polska Miedź S.A

Implementation of the RAILSoft System in KGHM Polska Miedź S.A

Petrosoft.pl provided KGHM Polska Miedź S.A, a world leader in the extraction and processing of valuable metals, with RAILSoft.

Advanced, Eco-Friendly Anti-Corrosion Coatings

Advanced, Eco-Friendly Anti-Corrosion Coatings

Advanced, Eco-Friendly Anti-Corrosion Coatings – An Interview with Moshe Moked, President and CEO of Distek North America.

What Is a Semi-anechoic Chamber?

What Is a Semi-anechoic Chamber?

An anechoic chamber is a piece of equipment used to test sound or electromagnetic radiation emitted by equipment or systems.

Jewers Doors Exhibiting at Railtex 2023

Jewers Doors Exhibiting at Railtex 2023

Jewers Doors will be exhibiting at Railtex from 9-11 May 2023 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.

Rail Freight Group: Potential of Rail Freight in 2023

Rail Freight Group: Potential of Rail Freight in 2023

3Squared's guest article on Rail Freight Group’s website discusses the potential for growth in the rail freight industry in 2023.

Mechan Jacks Support Revamped Bletchley Rail Depot

Mechan Jacks Support Revamped Bletchley Rail Depot

West Midlands Trains’ Bletchley depot is taking delivery of 21 Mechan lifting jacks, as part of a major refurbishment project.

Getting Ready for CP7: Modernising Maintenance and Beyond

Getting Ready for CP7: Modernising Maintenance and Beyond

The pressure to improve maintenance safety and train performance is increasing as CP6 comes to a close and preparations are made for CP7.

Implementation of Railway System – RAILSoft in CTL Logistics

Implementation of Railway System – RAILSoft in CTL Logistics

Petrosoft.pl provided CTL Logistics, an international logistics operator, with its RAILSoft Business Solutions system.

Customised Traction Motor Boots Designed by MöllerWerke

Customised Traction Motor Boots Designed by MöllerWerke

MöllerWerke manufactures individual traction motor boots developed for the constant and reliable cooling of traction motors.

New Application Tool for Vibration-Resistant Cable Ties Available

New Application Tool for Vibration-Resistant Cable Ties Available

The EVO KR tool makes it quicker and easier to process KR-Series cable ties with the bonus of fully adjustable tension.

#VisitNomad at SIFER 2023

#VisitNomad at SIFER 2023

Nomad Digital will be exhibiting at SIFER 2023 in Lille from 28-30 March. Speak to Key Account Manager, Ralph Riot on Stand #1-234.

Events

Rolling Stock

Spain: Stadler EURO6000 Locomotives Ordered for Algeciras-Zaragoza Railway

Spain: Stadler EURO6000 Locomotives Ordered for Algeciras-Zaragoz...

Rail & Truck Strait Union has signed an agreement with Alpha Trains for 7 Stadler EURO6000 locomotives for the Algeciras–Zaragoza Railway.

MTA Rolls Out First R211 Subway Cars in New York

MTA Rolls Out First R211 Subway Cars in New York

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has commenced the rollout of its new R211 subway cars on New York's A line.

Austria: Alstom Produces Its 1000th Tram in Vienna

Austria: Alstom Produces Its 1000th Tram in Vienna

Alstom has celebrated the completion of its 1000th tram manufactured at its production facility in Vienna, Austria.

ÖBB Orders an Additional 27 Siemens Desiro ML EMUs

ÖBB Orders an Additional 27 Siemens Desiro ML EMUs

ÖBB has ordered an additional 27 Siemens Desiro ML electric multiple units (EMU) for use on regional routes from 2025.

Norway: Stadler to Deliver 17 Long-Distance FLIRT Nordic Express Trains

Norway: Stadler to Deliver 17 Long-Distance FLIRT Nordic Express ...

Norske tog has contracted Stadler to manufacture 17 FLIRT Nordic Express long-distance trains that will enter service in Norway from 2026.

Brightline Sets New Speed Record for Its Trains in Florida

Brightline Sets New Speed Record for Its Trains in Florida

Brightline has set a new record for operating the fastest train in Florida after reaching speeds of 130 miles per hour.

Alstom to Compensate SBB for Delayed Delivery of Long-Distance Trains

Alstom to Compensate SBB for Delayed Delivery of Long-Distance Tr...

SBB and Alstom have reached an agreement for Alstom to compensate SBB for the delayed delivery of its long-distance double-decker fleet.

CRRC to Supply 21 Passenger Trains to Etihad Rail

CRRC to Supply 21 Passenger Trains to Etihad Rail

CRRC will supply 21 passenger diesel multiple units (DMU) to Etihad Rail for the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) first national rail network.

Portugal: CRRC Delivers Its First Metro Train to Porto

Portugal: CRRC Delivers Its First Metro Train to Porto

CRRC has delivered its first metro train to Porto, Portugal, marking the first city rail train to be exported from China to an EU country.

Stadler to Supply 16 TRAMLINK Trams in Alicante and Valencia

Stadler to Supply 16 TRAMLINK Trams in Alicante and Valencia

Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV) has contracted Stadler to supply 16 TRAMLINK trams for use in Alicante and Valencia, Spain.

CZ LOKO Delivers EffiShunter 600 Locomotive to Železiarne Podbrezová

CZ LOKO Delivers EffiShunter 600 Locomotive to Železiarne Podbrez...

CZ LOKO has delivered the first of three EffiShunter 600 locomotives to Slovakian seamless steel pipe manufacturer, Železiarne Podbrezová.

Czech Republic: Škoda to Manufacture ČD EMUs at Šumperk Plant

Czech Republic: Škoda to Manufacture ČD EMUs at Šumperk Plant

Škoda is investing 460 million CZK in its plant in Šumperk in order to manufacture 13 electric trains for Czech Railways (ČD).

Stadler Delivers First New Tyne and Wear Metro Train

Stadler Delivers First New Tyne and Wear Metro Train

Stadler has successfully delivered the first of 46 new Tyne and Wear Metro trains to Nexus' Gosforth Metro Depot in the North of England.

Alstom Delivers First Metropolis Train for São Paulo Lines 8 and 9

Alstom Delivers First Metropolis Train for São Paulo Lines 8 and ...

Alstom has delivered the first 8900 series train to ViaMobilidade for use on the 8-Diamante and 9-Esmeralda lines in São Paulo, Brazil.

Siemens Delivers Final Trainset for Brightline’s Orlando Extension

Siemens Delivers Final Trainset for Brightline’s Orlando Ex...

Siemens Mobility has delivered the 'Bright Orange 2' trainset to Orlando, completing Brightline's fleet of 10 trains.

RAILPOOL Orders 27 New Traxx AC3 and Traxx DC3 Locomotives

RAILPOOL Orders 27 New Traxx AC3 and Traxx DC3 Locomotives

RAILPOOL has ordered 27 new Traxx AC3 and Traxx DC3 locomotives from Alstom for use in Poland, Italy, Norway and Sweden.

Videos

Roxtec Seals for Transportation Infrastructure Projects

The Roxtec sealing system for cables, pipes and conduits is ideal for protecting ports, railway systems, airports, road tunnels and bridges.

Railway Infrastructure

Amtrak to Modernise and Expand Washington Union Station

Amtrak to Modernise and Expand Washington Union Station

Amtrak has announced plans to double capacity at its second-largest station, Washington Union Station, by 2026.

Australia: ARTC to Rollout Solar-Powered Signalling for Inland Rail Corridor

Australia: ARTC to Rollout Solar-Powered Signalling for Inland Ra...

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has approved the use of solar-powered signalling across its Inland Rail corridor.

Irish Government Approves DART+ South West Rail Project

Irish Government Approves DART+ South West Rail Project

Ireland's Minister for Transport has secured approval for the DART+ South West rail project from Dublin to Hazelhatch and Celbridge.

Amtrak to Commence Construction on B&P Tunnel Replacement

Amtrak to Commence Construction on B&P Tunnel Replacement

On 10 March, Amtrak is set to begin early construction work as part of the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program in Maryland.

Siemens to Construct New Rail Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina

Siemens to Construct New Rail Manufacturing Facility in North Car...

Siemens Mobility is investing 220 million USD to construct an advanced manufacturing and rail services facility in Lexington, North Carolina.

Transport Canada Funding to Reduce the Impacts of Climate Change on Rail

Transport Canada Funding to Reduce the Impacts of Climate Change ...

Canada's Minister of Transport has announced 5.4 million CAD in funding to support projects under its Rail Climate Change Adaptation Program.

Italy: Alstom Opens New Production Site in Valmadrera

Italy: Alstom Opens New Production Site in Valmadrera

Alstom has opened a production plant in Valmadrera, Italy to manufacture power transmission components for railway, metro and tram lines.

UK: Northumberland Line to Reopen in 2024

UK: Northumberland Line to Reopen in 2024

The UK government is working with Network Rail and Northern Rail to restore regular train services to the Northumberland Line from 2024. 

Philippines: Alstom Consortium to Deliver North-South Commuter Railway Extension

Philippines: Alstom Consortium to Deliver North-South Commuter Ra...

Alstom and Colas Rail will provide an integrated railway system for the extended North-South Commuter Railway project in the Philippines.

CILT Reveals Potential to Electrify 95% of UK Freight Trains

CILT Reveals Potential to Electrify 95% of UK Freight Trains

Research from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) reveals significant potential to electrify UK rail freight operations.

TfL to Expand DLR Beckton Depot

TfL to Expand DLR Beckton Depot

Transport for London (TfL) has appointed Morgan Sindall Infrastructure as the main delivery partner to enlarge the DLR's Beckton Depot. 

HS2 Tunnel Boring Machines Pass Amersham Shaft

HS2 Tunnel Boring Machines Pass Amersham Shaft

The two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) digging HS2’s longest tunnels has passed Amersham shaft on their 10 mile drive under the Chilterns.

UK: Transport for West Midlands Plans for 5 New Railway Stations

UK: Transport for West Midlands Plans for 5 New Railway Stations

TfWM and the WMRE have announced plans to explore the feasibility for five new railway stations within the West Midlands.

Portugal: Lisbon Metro Celebrates Tunnel Breakthrough for New Circular Line

Portugal: Lisbon Metro Celebrates Tunnel Breakthrough for New Cir...

Lisbon Metro has celebrated the tunnel breakthrough between the future Estrela and Santos stations on the new Circular line.

France to Invest €100 Billion in Railway Infrastructure

France to Invest €100 Billion in Railway Infrastructure

Prime Minister of France, Élisabeth Borne presented a future plan for transport, prioritising a 100 billion EUR investment in the railway.

UK: TfL Completes Bank Station Capacity Upgrade Project

UK: TfL Completes Bank Station Capacity Upgrade Project

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has visited the new ticket hall at Bank Underground station, which completes its 700 million GBP upgrade.

All the Latest News

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Merger Gains STB Approval

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Merger Gains STB Approval

The US Surface Transportation Board (STB) has provided approval for the merger of Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS). 

India: Hitachi Rail to Supply Autonomous Digital Signalling for Chennai Metro

India: Hitachi Rail to Supply Autonomous Digital Signalling for C...

Hitachi Rail has been awarded a contract to deliver the digital signalling for Phase 2 of the Chennai Metro Rail Project in India.

Take Part in the Innovative Congress at WOF SUMMIT Vienna

Take Part in the Innovative Congress at WOF SUMMIT Vienna

Join the upcoming WOF SUMMIT 2023 in Vienna to take part in an innovative congress focused on logistics and the entire supply chain.

Amtrak and SRC Propose New Service between New York and Texas

Amtrak and SRC Propose New Service between New York and Texas

Amtrak and the Southern Rail Commission are applying for funding to study a new rail service between New York City, Georgia and Texas.

Avanti West Coast Introduces Superfare ‘Standby’ Tickets

Avanti West Coast Introduces Superfare ‘Standby’ Tick...

Train operator, Avanti West Coast has launched a low-cost Superfare 'standby' ticket for flexible travellers. 

UK Government Announces Delayed Delivery of HS2

UK Government Announces Delayed Delivery of HS2

Over 40bn GBP will be invested in the UK's transport network over the next two years, with a focus on delivering the first phase of HS2.

Railtex Will Open Its Doors Again at the NEC Birmingham

Railtex Will Open Its Doors Again at the NEC Birmingham

Railtex will open its doors again at the NEC in Birmingham from 9–11 May 2023. Here are the top reasons why you should visit.

The First Edition of RailTech Belgium Opens Registration

The First Edition of RailTech Belgium Opens Registration

On 6-7 June, RailTech Belgium will bring the global railway industry together. Registration is now open – what can you expect at the show?

Railcoop Service between Bordeaux and Lyon to Launch in 2024

Railcoop Service between Bordeaux and Lyon to Launch in 2024

Independent rail operator, Railcoop has announced that its passenger service between Bordeaux and Lyon will launch in the summer of 2024.

Thales and TCE to Install CBTC Signalling between Brooklyn and Queens

Thales and TCE to Install CBTC Signalling between Brooklyn and Qu...

New York's MTA has contracted Thales and TC Electric to supply CBTC signalling on the metro line between Brooklyn and Queens.

Scottish Government to Take Ownership of Caledonian Sleeper Services

Scottish Government to Take Ownership of Caledonian Sleeper Servi...

Scotland's Minister for Transport, Jenny Gilruth has confirmed that Caledonian Sleeper services will be taken over by the Scottish Government once Serco's curre...

Germany: €1.1 Billion Scheme to Support Rail Operators Using Electric Traction

Germany: €1.1 Billion Scheme to Support Rail Operators Using Elec...

The European Commission has approved a 1.1 billion EUR German scheme to compensate operators for the recent spike in electricity prices. 

The Railway-News Magazine Issue 1 2023 Is Here!

The Railway-News Magazine Issue 1 2023 Is Here!

Green loans, active fire suppression for rolling stock, virtual testing, satellite communications, slip-slide prevention and more inside!

Anticipation Builds for Popular RSN 2023 Expo

Anticipation Builds for Popular RSN 2023 Expo

The next edition of RSN will take place on 6 July 2023 and is the place to network, make new contacts and strengthen existing relationships.

Etihad Rail Completes UAE National Rail Network Project

Etihad Rail Completes UAE National Rail Network Project

Etihad Rail has announced the completion of the UAE National Rail Network, which will link the seven emirates with its primary railway.

UK: SNC-Lavalin Secures Network Rail Signalling Contract

UK: SNC-Lavalin Secures Network Rail Signalling Contract

Network Rail has selected SNC-Lavalin Group to deliver signalling renewal projects across the south of England.

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