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Canada: Metrolinx Awards Service Contract to Siemens Mobility

Canada: Metrolinx Awards Service Contract to Siemens Mobility

Siemens Mobility has been awarded a further service contract from Canadian operator, Metrolinx in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. 

HS2 Celebrates Final Breakthrough for Chiltern Tunnel

HS2 Celebrates Final Breakthrough for Chiltern Tunnel

Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Cecilia has completed the final breakthrough for HS2’s longest tunnel under Chiltern Hills. 

Caltrain Retires Diesel Trains Ahead of Electrified Service Launch

Caltrain Retires Diesel Trains Ahead of Electrified Service Launc...

Caltrain has retired 32 diesel passenger cars ahead of the launch of its new electric fleet in autumn 2024.

RFQ for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Stations, Rail and Systems

RFQ for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Stations, Rail and Syst...

The Ontario government has issued a RFQ for the design and construction of seven stations along the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE). 

UK: Network Rail Reviews 5 Years of CP6

UK: Network Rail Reviews 5 Years of CP6

Network Rail has presented a review of Control Period 6 (CP6), which started on 1 April 2019 and is set to end on 31 March 2024. 

Stadler’s FLIRT H2 Hydrogen Train Sets New Guinness World Record

Stadler’s FLIRT H2 Hydrogen Train Sets New Guinness World R...

Stadler’s hydrogen-powered FLIRT H2 train has earned a new Guinness World Record for travelling 1,741.7 miles without refuelling.

Alstom to Fulfil X-Trafik Maintenance Contract with VR Sverige AB

Alstom to Fulfil X-Trafik Maintenance Contract with VR Sverige AB

Alstom has been awarded a new maintenance contract for a set of nine X-trafik trains in the Gävleborg region of Sweden.

World Passenger Festival Releases Exciting 2024 Agenda

World Passenger Festival Releases Exciting 2024 Agenda

World Passenger Festival has announced that the agenda for the upcoming 2024 event has been officially released.

UK: CrossCountry Unveils Plans to Transform Fleet by May 2025

UK: CrossCountry Unveils Plans to Transform Fleet by May 2025

UK rail operator, CrossCountry has unveiled plans to expand its fleet and transform the customer experience by May 2025.

ÖBB Orders 19 Additional Railjet Trains from Siemens Mobility

ÖBB Orders 19 Additional Railjet Trains from Siemens Mobility

ÖBB has ordered an additional 19 Railjet trains from Siemens Mobility, alongside putting the first new-generation unit into operation. 

FirstGroup Responds to TfN’s Call to End Avanti West Coast Contract

FirstGroup Responds to TfN’s Call to End Avanti West Coast ...

A FirstGroup spokesperson has responded to Transport for the North's motion calling for the termination of Avanti West Coast’s contract.

East Midlands Railway Commences £60 Million Refurbishment Project

East Midlands Railway Commences £60 Million Refurbishment Project

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has announced the start of a 60 million GBP refurbishment project for its Connect and Regional fleet.

InnoTrans 2024 Emphasises Focus on Sustainability

InnoTrans 2024 Emphasises Focus on Sustainability

From 24 to 27 September 2024, InnoTrans will take place with a strong emphasis on sustainability, both at the event and in the industry. 

Transport for the North Votes to Terminate Avanti West Coast Contract

Transport for the North Votes to Terminate Avanti West Coast Cont...

Transport for the North has passed a motion to write to the Secretary of State calling for the termination of Avanti West Coast’s contract.

SNCF Réseau Advances Development of FRMCS-5G

SNCF Réseau Advances Development of FRMCS-5G

SNCF Réseau has provided an update on the development of FRMCS-5G through its involvement in prototype projects across Europe.

Amtrak Begins Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project in Pennsylvania

Amtrak Begins Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project in Pennsylvan...

Amtrak has begun a 122 million USD track maintenance project to renew the Harrisburg Line in Pennsylvania. 

Railway Supplier News

Argus Fluidhandling: Air Bung

Argus Fluidhandling: Air Bung

Argus Fluidhandling's Air Bungs fit to the inside of a culvert or pipe to prevent the passage of liquids during construction.

RailSoft: A Breakthrough in Container Terminal Management

RailSoft: A Breakthrough in Container Terminal Management

The RailSoft VBS module responds to a plethora of challenges, offering solutions tailored to the changing market conditions & expectations of customers.

‘Aerospace-Grade’ Quartz Sensor Technology Available through ASC

‘Aerospace-Grade’ Quartz Sensor Technology Available through ASC

ASC is broadening its portfolio to include quartz-based accelerometers and digital IMUs manufactured by Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd.

Fire Suppression for Battery Energy Storage Systems

Fire Suppression for Battery Energy Storage Systems

Stat-X Fire Suppression presents a number of fire suppression systems for battery energy storage systems on rolling stock.

NEXCOM Showcases Full Range of Solutions at NVIDIA GTC

NEXCOM Showcases Full Range of Solutions at NVIDIA GTC

NEXCOM will join the NVIDIA GTC global AI conference, taking place from March 18 to 21 at the San Jose Convention Center in California, USA.

Petrosoft.pl – A Pivotal Player in the Rail IT Industry

Petrosoft.pl – A Pivotal Player in the Rail IT Industry

For over two decades, Petrosoft has been a bedrock in the IT industry, specialising in advanced solutions for the railway sector.

Embedded Rail Signalling – A Case for Frauscher Axle Counters

Embedded Rail Signalling – A Case for Frauscher Axle Counte...

Frauscher axle counting systems and wheel sensors can address issues associated with embedded rails, such as electromagnetic interference.

The Sense of a Sensor-Less Railway

The Sense of a Sensor-Less Railway

Sensonic presents a new webinar, exploring a new approach railway monitoring using "Sensor-less wayside sensing".

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.

Events

Rolling Stock

UK: GWR Commences Fast-Charging Battery-Powered Train Trial

UK: GWR Commences Fast-Charging Battery-Powered Train Trial

Great Western Railway has officially commenced its fast-charging battery-powered train trial on the Greenford branch line.

Testing Milestone Achieved on Sydney Metro City & Southwest Line

Testing Milestone Achieved on Sydney Metro City & Southwest L...

The 45 trains that will operate on the Sydney Metro City & Southwest line have now completed tests between Tallawong and Sydenham. 

Siemens Delivers Final ICE 4 Train to Deutsche Bahn

Siemens Delivers Final ICE 4 Train to Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced that its ICE 4 fleet is now complete with the delivery of the 137th train.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

Videos

Rail Temperature Monitoring Unit

Yeltech's Rail Temperature Monitoring Unit (RTMU) installs within seconds, is very easy to use and operates 24 hours 7 days a week.

Railway Infrastructure

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

All the Latest News

Sydney Build: Championing Diversity, Inclusion & Innovation

Sydney Build: Championing Diversity, Inclusion & Innovation

Sydney Build Expo announces groundbreaking initiatives aimed at driving positive change across the industry, including Women in Construction. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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). 

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. 

£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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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