Russia: UWC Delivers Flat Car Order to Arkhbum
UWC has delivered on a flat car order for the transportation of timber products. The customer was Arkhbum in Russia.
Milan to Get New Trams Made by Stadler
ATM (Milan) and Stadler have signed a framework agreement for up to 80 TRAMLINK trams. ATM has placed an initial order for 30 units.
Bombardier Wins 10-Year Services Contract in Singapore
Bombardier Transportation has been awarded a ten-year contract by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to provide services support for 636 MOVIA metro cars it is ...
Train Design for India’s First Semi-High-Speed RRTS Co...
The design for the new trains that will run on the regional rapid transit system between Delhi and Meerut, India, has been unveiled.
DB Launches Europe’s Largest Rolling Wifi Network
Deutsche Bahn has launched Europe's largest rolling wifi network, [email protected], covering more than 100 stations, all ICE and some regional trains.
Bombardier Delivers First FLEXITY Tram to Gothenburg
Bombardier has delivered the first of 40 M33 FLEXITY trams to Gothenburg, with all 40 due to be delivered by the end of 2022.
Singapore’s Jurong Region Line to Get Siemens CBTC Sol...
Siemens has won a contract with the LTA in Singapore to provide platform screen doors and CTBC technology for the Jurong Region Line.
Alstom Wins Rail Infrastructure Contract in Romania
Alstom, as part of a consortium, has won a rail infrastructure project in Romania. This contract, Lot 2, completes the project (Lots 1 & 3).
LNVG Orders 14 Additional Bombardier TWINDEXX Vario Coaches
LNVG (Lower Saxony, Germany) has ordered an additional 14 Bombardier TWINDEXX Vario coaches to enter service in autumn 2022.
Berlin Declaration Supports International Rail Freight
The EU and EFTA transport ministers have signed the Berlin Declaration voicing their support for the rail freight sector.
Warrnambool Line Upgrade Gets Underway
The Warrnambool Line Upgrade, which will see signalling upgrades and a new crossing loop, is now underway. Completion is expected for 2021.
Texas High-Speed Railway Receives Federal Approvals
The proposed high-speed railway between Dallas and Houston has reached an important milestone with regulatory approvals from the FRA.
First Heavy Rail Contract Awarded to Keolis in Australia
Keolis has won a 1.32 billion euro contract to operate and maintain Adelaide's commuter rail network for a period of eight years.
USA: Cleveland Gets $15m Grant for New Rail Cars
The RTA has received a 15 million USD Build grant that will help pay for the new heavy rail Red Line fleet it wishes to procure.
British Government Ends Rail Franchising
The UK government is abolishing rail franchising in the wake of coronavirus and has set up Emergency Recovery Measures Agreements (ERMAs).
EU: Parliament Votes in Favour of Waiving and Reducing Track...
EU: The Parliament has voted for regulations allowing Member States to authorise infrastructure managers to waive track access charges.
