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US: Planning and Development Grants Support Intercity Passenger Rail Services

US: Planning and Development Grants Support Intercity Passenger R...

The US Department of Transportation has awarded 900,000 USD to three agencies to enhance intercity passenger rail services.

Netherlands: Qbuzz Orders New Commuter Trains from CAF

Netherlands: Qbuzz Orders New Commuter Trains from CAF

CAF has been awarded a contract to supply 10 commuter trains to Qbuzz, which is part of the FS Group in the Netherlands. 

UK: Electric Train Tested between Manchester and Stalybridge

UK: Electric Train Tested between Manchester and Stalybridge

An electric train has completed a test run between Manchester and Stalybridge for the first time as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade.

Caltrain Expands Its Electric Train Testing Area

Caltrain Expands Its Electric Train Testing Area

Caltrain has successfully tested its electric trains and overhead wires between Redwood City and Mountain View for the first time.

UK: New Train Maintenance Depot to Be Built in Shipley

UK: New Train Maintenance Depot to Be Built in Shipley

UK Rail Minister Huw Merriman has confirmed plans to build a new maintenance facility in Shipley, West Yorkshire.

AECOM Publishes New High-Speed Rail Research

AECOM Publishes New High-Speed Rail Research

AECOM has published a new report outlining the best practices for the successful delivery of high-speed rail systems. 

US: 55 Siemens LRVs Ordered for St. Louis

US: 55 Siemens LRVs Ordered for St. Louis

Siemens Mobility has been selected to deliver 55 S200 high-floor light rail vehicles (LRVs) to Metro Transit in St. Louis. 

Alstom to Host Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2024

Alstom to Host Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2024

RedCabin has announced that the Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2024, taking place in Montreal in April, will be hosted by Alstom. 

Alstom Plans Open Access Rail Service in England and Wales

Alstom Plans Open Access Rail Service in England and Wales

Alstom and SLC Rail have partnered to deliver a new open access rail service between North Wales, Shropshire, the Midlands and London. 

Biden-Harris Administration Proposes $4 Billion for Key Transit Projects

Biden-Harris Administration Proposes $4 Billion for Key Transit P...

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced nearly 4 billion USD in federal support for 14 transit construction projects.

France: Alstom to Extend Le Mans Citadis Trams

France: Alstom to Extend Le Mans Citadis Trams

Alstom has been awarded a contract by Le Mans Métropole to extend the length of 34 Citadis trams in Le Mans, France.

China: CRRC Delivers First Train for Rail Transit Ziyang Line

China: CRRC Delivers First Train for Rail Transit Ziyang Line

The first train made by CRRC for the Rail Transit Ziyang Line in China has been delivered.

Sweden: EuroMaint Opens Maintenance Centre in Nässjö

Sweden: EuroMaint Opens Maintenance Centre in Nässjö

CAF's Swedish train maintenance company, EuroMaint, has opened a modern 35.000 square-metre maintenance centre in Nässjö. 

ABB to Supply Traction Package for Queensland’s New Trains

ABB to Supply Traction Package for Queensland’s New Trains

ABB has been awarded a 150 million AUD contract to power trains for Australia’s Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP). 

Alstom to Supply a Further 103 MF19 Metro Trains in Paris

Alstom to Supply a Further 103 MF19 Metro Trains in Paris

Alstom has received an order to supply an additional 103 MF19 new-generation metro trains for RATP in Paris, France. 

Federal Funding to Deliver New Rail Services in Colarado

Federal Funding to Deliver New Rail Services in Colarado

With federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, new passenger rail services are set to launch in Colorado. 

Railway Supplier News

Jewers Doors at Middle East Rail 2024

Jewers Doors at Middle East Rail 2024

Jewers Doors will be attending Middle East Rail 2024 from 30 April - 1 May 2024 Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

Yeltech’s New Bespoke Leasing Programme

Yeltech’s New Bespoke Leasing Programme

Yeltech is thrilled to unveil a brand new bespoke leasing program tailored specifically to meet client needs.

Senceive: Join Our Upcoming Webinar

Senceive: Join Our Upcoming Webinar

Join Senceive's upcoming webinar on Tuesday 19 March to explore condition monitoring of temperature-related track defects.

A Connection That Exceeds All Expectations!

A Connection That Exceeds All Expectations!

It has been exactly 5 years since Wikov entered into the ownership of Gmeinder Getriebe.

Argus Fluidhandling: ALFA Sentry Dams

Argus Fluidhandling: ALFA Sentry Dams

Argus Fluidhandling's ALFA Sentry Dams are made from high quality recyclable materials and are reusable, repairable and sustainable.

Job Done!

Job Done!

MAE. recently installed and commissioned a new wheelset maintenance machine on schedule in São Paolo.

Flexible Fabric Expansion Joints

Flexible Fabric Expansion Joints

MöllerWerke manufactures high-quality, customised fabric expansion joints that absorb movement and compensate tolerances.

Jewers Supply Swift Bi-folding Doors for Stadler at Gosforth Depot

Jewers Supply Swift Bi-folding Doors for Stadler at Gosforth Depo...

Jewers Doors recently supplied 6 sets of bi-folding doors for Stadler’s new state-of-the-art depot in Gosforth, Newcastle.

AI on Track: Your New Sidekick?

AI on Track: Your New Sidekick?

Sensonic discusses the pros & cons of AI implementation within the railway sector, as well as just a few of the capabilities it possesses.

Why Agencies Must Lead Technology Adoption

Why Agencies Must Lead Technology Adoption

Icomera believes there is a need in the industry for future dialogues between transit professionals, railroad operators, & manufacturers.

MBS/COBRA Wins the Innovation Award

MBS/COBRA Wins the Innovation Award

ZÖLLNER has announced that its innovative system, MBS/COBRA has won the coveted award for technological excellence and design.

State-of-the-Art Foundry Opened in India By Pandrol Rahee Partnership

State-of-the-Art Foundry Opened in India By Pandrol Rahee Partner...

A new state-of-the-art foundry has been opened in India as part of the ongoing joint venture between Pandrol and the Rahee Group.

Success Story: Anabelle Cormier, Local Business Person of the Year in Pearland

Success Story: Anabelle Cormier, Local Business Person of the Yea...

Alignable has announced that Anabelle Cormier of Stahl Recruiting has been elected as Pearland’s 2024 Business Person Of The Year.

German PTO Deploys Occupancy Solution by NEXCOM & Isarsoft

German PTO Deploys Occupancy Solution by NEXCOM & Isarsoft

A German public transport operator has recently deployed new AI powered occupancy software from NEXCOM & Isarsoft into its transit ecosystem.

NEW – EAO’s Seat Reservation System of the Latest Generation

NEW – EAO’s Seat Reservation System of the Latest Generation

EAO Group has unveiled its brand new product – A Seat Reservation System of the latest generation.

Streamlining Freight Operations

Streamlining Freight Operations

Petrosoft.pl believes the ongoing integration of innovative tools & solutions promises to keep Britain at the forefront of railway logistics.

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Alstom to Supply 20 Additional Movia C30 Metro Trains for Stockholm

Alstom to Supply 20 Additional Movia C30 Metro Trains for Stockho...

Alstom has been contracted to supply an additional 20 Movia C30 metro trains for SL in Stockholm, Sweden.

Washington Metro to Present New Hitachi 8000 Series Rail Cars

Washington Metro to Present New Hitachi 8000 Series Rail Cars

At a preview event, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is displaying its 8000 series rail cars manufactured by Hitachi Rail. 

Alstom Modernises 270 Metro Cars for Stockholm

Alstom Modernises 270 Metro Cars for Stockholm

Alstom has successfully modernised 270 C20 cars for the Stockholm Metro in Sweden. 

Cargounit Orders Vectron and Smartron Locomotives from Siemens Mobility

Cargounit Orders Vectron and Smartron Locomotives from Siemens Mo...

Locomotive leasing company, Cargounit has signed an agreement with Siemens Mobility for up to 100 Vectron and Smartron locomotives. 

Italy: Hitachi Rail to Supply 22 Metro Trains in Naples

Italy: Hitachi Rail to Supply 22 Metro Trains in Naples

Hitachi Rail has gained a new contract from the Municipality of Naples to supply 22 new-generation trains for Naples Metro Line 6.

New Zealand: Stadler to Supply 33 Locomotives to KiwiRail

New Zealand: Stadler to Supply 33 Locomotives to KiwiRail

KiwiRail and Stadler have signed an additional two contracts for the supply of 33 locomotives in New Zealand. 

Alstom Commences Trainset Production for Delhi Metro Phase IV

Alstom Commences Trainset Production for Delhi Metro Phase IV

Alstom has commenced production for an order of 52 six-car trainsets for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Phase IV.

US: $631 Million in Federal Funding to Buy New Railcars

US: $631 Million in Federal Funding to Buy New Railcars

The US DOT's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced 631 million USD in grants for transit agencies to buy new railcars. 

Metra Orders 16 Battery-Electric Stadler Trains for Chicago

Metra Orders 16 Battery-Electric Stadler Trains for Chicago

Metra has awarded a contract to Stadler to supply 16 battery-electric trains for operation in Chicago and the surrounding region.

Siemens Mobility to Supply up to 250 Locomotives to Railpool

Siemens Mobility to Supply up to 250 Locomotives to Railpool

Siemens Mobility has signed a framework agreement with leasing company, Railpool for the delivery of up to 250 Vectron locomotives.

India: Alstom Delivers First Trainset for Meerut Metro Project

India: Alstom Delivers First Trainset for Meerut Metro Project

Alstom has delivered the first trainset to the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) for the Meerut Metro project in India. 

UK: East Midlands Railway Reveals Interior of Aurora Fleet

UK: East Midlands Railway Reveals Interior of Aurora Fleet

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has revealed the interior design of its new Aurora fleet that will operate on the Midland Mainline.

California Orders 6 Additional Stadler Hydrogen Trains

California Orders 6 Additional Stadler Hydrogen Trains

The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and Caltrans have contracted Stadler to supply six additional hydrogen trains.

Switzerland: SBB Orders 5 Giruno Trains from Stadler

Switzerland: SBB Orders 5 Giruno Trains from Stadler

SBB has ordered five additional Giruno trains from Stadler to expand its international service from Switzerland to Italy from 2026.

Germany: 8 Additional LRVs Ordered for Dortmund

Germany: 8 Additional LRVs Ordered for Dortmund

DSW21 has ordered eight additional light rail vehicles (LRVs) from HeiterBlick and Kiepe Electric for use in Dortmund, Germany.

Alpha Trains and Stadler Sign Maintenance Agreement for EURO9000 Locomotives

Alpha Trains and Stadler Sign Maintenance Agreement for EURO9000 ...

Alpha Trains has signed a full-service maintenance agreement with Stadler for its recently ordered EURO9000 locomotives.

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EAO – Seat Reservation System

EAO's seat reservation system is an innovative, flexible and efficient display technology, for optimised passenger flow.

Railway Infrastructure

Brightline to Open New Rail Station in Stuart, Florida

Brightline to Open New Rail Station in Stuart, Florida

Brightline has announced plans to open a new intercity rail station in the City of Stuart in Martin County, Florida. 

AECOM to Provide Design Services for Toronto’s Ontario Line

AECOM to Provide Design Services for Toronto’s Ontario Line

AECOM has been selected to provide design services for the Ontario Line’s Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations (PTUS) package. 

HS2 Celebrates Breakthrough for Its Longest Tunnel

HS2 Celebrates Breakthrough for Its Longest Tunnel

Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Florence has completed a 10-mile drive under the Chilterns to excavate the longest tunnel for the HS2 project. 

Stadler to Build New Train Commissioning Centre in Hennigsdorf

Stadler to Build New Train Commissioning Centre in Hennigsdorf

Stadler has announced it will be constructing a new commissioning centre for trains in the district of Oberhavel in Brandenburg.

UK: AECOM to Design Mid Cornwall Metro Project

UK: AECOM to Design Mid Cornwall Metro Project

AECOM has been contracted to undertake the detailed design stage for the Mid Cornwall Metro project in the UK. 

UK: Siemens Mobility Invests in New Chippenham Factory

UK: Siemens Mobility Invests in New Chippenham Factory

Siemens Mobility is investing 115 million EUR in building a new digital engineering factory and R&D centre in Chippenham, UK.

Initial Demolition Begins for Amtrak’s Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program

Initial Demolition Begins for Amtrak’s Frederick Douglass T...

Amtrak has provided an update on the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program, with initial demolition having begun in Baltimore. 

UK: Work to Commence on Delivering Midlands Rail Hub

UK: Work to Commence on Delivering Midlands Rail Hub

The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has provided an initial 123 million GBP in funding for work to begin on the Midlands Rail Hub.

Canada: Metrolinx Awards Tunnelling Contract for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension

Canada: Metrolinx Awards Tunnelling Contract for Eglinton Crossto...

Metrolinx has contracted Strabag to design and build the second underground segment of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension through Toronto. 

HS2 Launches TBM Emily to Bore Northolt Tunnel

HS2 Launches TBM Emily to Bore Northolt Tunnel

HS2 has launched its third giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) in London that will construct the Northolt Tunnel.

Elevated Guideway and Stations Contract Awarded for Toronto’s Ontario Line

Elevated Guideway and Stations Contract Awarded for Toronto’...

Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have contracted Trillium Guideway Partners (TGP) to deliver the Ontario Line Elevated Guideway and Stations contract.

£21.4 Million Investment for Manchester’s Metrolink Tram Network

£21.4 Million Investment for Manchester’s Metrolink Tram Ne...

Metrolink is investing a further 21.4 million GBP to enhance Greater Manchester's light rail network over the next 12 months. 

Rail Baltica Awards Mainline Construction Contracts in Estonia

Rail Baltica Awards Mainline Construction Contracts in Estonia

Rail Baltic Estonia has awarded construction contracts to Verston OÜ and Järelpinge Inseneribüroo OÜ for the mainline in Kohila and Rapla.

Wales: New Railway Station Planned for Vale of Glamorgan

Wales: New Railway Station Planned for Vale of Glamorgan

The UK government has announced its support for establishing a new railway station at St Athan in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. 

Spain: SYSTRA Gains Consultancy Contract for New High-Speed Line

Spain: SYSTRA Gains Consultancy Contract for New High-Speed Line

SYSTRA Subterra has been awarded a new consultancy and assistance contract for the future Cantabria – Mediterranean high-speed corridor.

Norfolk Southern Completes $1 Billion in Infrastructure Upgrades

Norfolk Southern Completes $1 Billion in Infrastructure Upgrades

US freight railroad company, Norfolk Southern has completed 1 billion USD in infrastructure upgrades throughout 2023. 

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Open Access Services from London to Stirling Gain ORR Approval

Open Access Services from London to Stirling Gain ORR Approval

ORR has provided approval for Grand Union Trains to launch an open access rail service between London and Stirling, Scotland from June 2025.

Australia’s Largest Construction and Design Show Returns to ICC Sydney in May

Australia’s Largest Construction and Design Show Returns to ICC S...

Sydney Build is set for its biggest edition yet, with 15 conference stages, 500+ exhibitors and key speakers from across the industry.

UK to Net Zero Requires 30% Increase in Rail Travel, Trainline Reports

UK to Net Zero Requires 30% Increase in Rail Travel, Trainline Re...

Trainline has published a new report declaring that a 30% increase in rail travel is required by 2035 for the UK to meet its net zero goals.

UK Government Reallocates £4.7 Billion of HS2 Funding

UK Government Reallocates £4.7 Billion of HS2 Funding

Local authorities in the North and the Midlands will receive 4.7 billion GBP in reallocated HS2 funding to improve transport connections. 

Invitation Letter for Rail + Metro China 2024

Invitation Letter for Rail + Metro China 2024

This year's Rail + Metro China will feature in-depth discussions on key topics such as trends and developments in urban rail transit.

London Overground Lines Assigned New Names and Colours

London Overground Lines Assigned New Names and Colours

Transport for London (TfL) has announced that London’s Overground lines will be given new names and colours for the first time. 

UK DfT Publishes Draft Rail Reform Bill

UK DfT Publishes Draft Rail Reform Bill

The UK's Department for Transportation (DfT) has published the Draft Rail Reform Bill as part of its vision for the future of rail.

Booking Accomodation for InnoTrans 2024

Booking Accomodation for InnoTrans 2024

With InnoTrans 2024 fast approaching, taking some time to choose the ideal accommodation for you and your team should be a key consideration.

UK: TfL Shortlists Bidders to Operate Elizabeth Line

UK: TfL Shortlists Bidders to Operate Elizabeth Line

Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed the selection of four shortlisted bidders looking to become the next operator of the Elizabeth line. 

Siemens Mobility Launches Smart Train Lease Subsidiary

Siemens Mobility Launches Smart Train Lease Subsidiary

Siemens Mobility has launched a subsidiary for leasing regional trains in Germany: Smart Train Lease GmbH. 

UK: Siemens to Assemble 80% of New Piccadilly Line Trains in Goole

UK: Siemens to Assemble 80% of New Piccadilly Line Trains in Gool...

Siemens Mobility has confirmed that 80 percent of the new Piccadilly line trains will now be assembled in Goole, Yorkshire.

Deutsche Bahn Begins Testing for High Speed Internet on Trains

Deutsche Bahn Begins Testing for High Speed Internet on Trains

Testing is now underway on infrastructure to create 5G corridors along tracks in Germany, paving the way for high-speed internet on trains. 

Amtrak Awards Construction Contract for Frederick Douglass Tunnel

Amtrak Awards Construction Contract for Frederick Douglass Tunnel

Amtrak has awarded a contract to Kiewit/J.F. Shea Joint Venture to build the new Frederick Douglass Tunnel in Baltimore.

AECOM Partners with Key Clients to Deliver Major US Rail Projects

AECOM Partners with Key Clients to Deliver Major US Rail Projects

AECOM has secured funding for a slew of major rail projects across the US from the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program.

TfL Launches Consultation on DLR Extension

TfL Launches Consultation on DLR Extension

Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new consultation to decide on plans to extend the city's DLR service.

Alstom Starts Production of Driverless Trainsets for Chennai Metro Phase II

Alstom Starts Production of Driverless Trainsets for Chennai Metr...

India: Alstom has started the production of its Metropolis trainsets for the Chennai Metro Phase II at its manufacturing facility in Sricity.

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