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Amtrak has issued two RFIs to support its delivery of high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity along the 450-mile Northeast Corridor (NEC).
Inma Martinez’s unique insight and skills make her the keynote speaker at the opening session of IT-TRANS 2024.
ORR has published a track access dashboard to hold the industry accountable for the efficient use of the UK's rail network.
Two Sydney Metro West tunnel boring machines (TBMs), Beatrice and Daphne, have reached the Burwood North Station site.
Brightline West has selected Siemens Mobility as the preferred bidder to manufacture its high-speed trains.
The High Speed Rail Group's new report provides recommendations for the UK government to maximise the potential of high-speed rail.
Amtrak has provided an update on its plans for high-speed rail in the US, including a corridor between Dallas and Houston.
Knorr-Bremse has signed a service agreement with Stadler, covering maintenance, repairs and the supply of spare parts for trains in Europe.
Porterbrook has confirmed plans to renew and electrify the 3.5-kilometre track at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released preliminary interior design renderings for the seating of its future trains.
Siemens Mobility has been contracted to deliver an additional 21 Desiro ML electric trains to Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB).
HS2 Ltd has completed the first sections of the Curzon Street station viaduct to bring high-speed trains into Birmingham’s new station.
DB InfraGO AG has launched a comprehensive infrastructure programme to renew Germany's railway network in 2024.
The first DB Cargo locomotive equipped with digital signalling in Britain's principal freight fleet has commenced dynamic testing.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has highlighted its progress in sustainability while delivering its electric high-speed rail line.
Rail Live has released their highly anticipated agenda for the upcoming 2024 congress edition event, taking place on 26–27 November.
A new patent for RIP® technology confirms Duos as intellectual property leader for high-speed scanning of freight and passenger rolling stock.
TSL-ESCHA GmbH's PK52 and CK92 call-for-aid push buttons are receiving an update!
connect@rail, ZF's digital condition monitoring system, will be installed in several vehicles in the DB InfraGO maintenance fleet.
Sensonic has expanded its global footprint with a new US office, deepening its commitment to the North American rail industry.
intreXis offers a full range from 30-, 50-, 150-, 300- to 500-watt devices with an ultra-wide input voltage range.
New opportunities for innovation are emerging as a means of meeting passengers’ expectations for reliable and timely rail transport.
Get ready to dive into Yeltech's upcoming presentation with the PWI - The Institution for Rail Infrastructure Engineering.
User-Centred Design | TrainOptimizer® is the leading software for quickly checking the efficiency of train layouts.
Since 2007, Frauscher Sensor Technology has consistently introduced innovations and advancements to the Chinese railway sector.
Calian has announced the addition of a line of multi-constellation, full-band Accutenna® GNSS antennas to its TW3000 XF antenna family.
Stahl Recruiting has announced that it has been recognised by Manage HR Magazine as a top emerging executive search firm in 2024.
Sensonic has announced the addition of CCTV functionality to its groundbreaking Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) security system.
Transmission Dynamics is continuing to drive railway innovation with its RADAR project.
Easily replace old rooftop air conditioners with the “Orange” non-inverter driven locomotive air conditioner from INPS Group.
Icomera asked a set of industry experts how digital technology is used to provide accessible public transport.
EAO expands its Series 09 in-cabin product family to include a Rotary Cursor Controller and Rotary Pushbutton.
Rail Industry Forum will take place in London on 4 May 2023. Hear from industry leaders about current progress and future challenges.
IT-TRANS will take place on 14–16 May 2024 in Rheinstetten, Germany. Bringing together leading experts from the transport sector.
Critical Communications World will take place on 14–16 May 2024 in Dubai, UAE. A 3-day event at the forefront of the sector.
Rise of IoT & Big Data in Rail will take place on 15–16 May 2024 in Cologne. A key event about digital challenges for the rail industry.
The Magnetics Show will take place on 22–23 May 2024 in Pasadena, California. Exploring the magnetics sector and its applications.
The Smart Transportation Conference & Exhibition will take place on 22–23 May 2024 in London. Exploring the future of transport.
The International Transport Forum Summit will take place on 22–24 May 2024 in Germany. Greening Transport: Keeping Focus in Times of Crisis.
Intermodal Asia will take place on 22–24 May 2024 in Shanghai, China. Focus on transport, shipping and logistics for road, rail and sea.
World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) will take place in Hamburg, Germany on 28–30 May 2024.
Asia Pacific Rail will take place on 29–30 May 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. Bringing together rail leaders from around the world.
APTA Rail Conference will take place on 2–5 June 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. A conference for all modes of rail and paratransit systems.
Rail + Metro China will take place on 5–7 June 2024 in China. A key platform for trade, procurement and promotion in the rail industry.
Rail Business Days will take place on 11–13 June 2024 in Czech Republic. An international fair and conference for the railway industry.
Rail Cybersecurity USA will take place on 11–12 June 2024 in Florida. Developments and strategies for cybersecurity resilience in rail.
Urban Rail will take place on 18–19 June 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. Dedicated to light, urban and metro rail in Australasia and the world.
Rail Live will take place on 18–20 June 2024 in Warwickshire, UK. The largest outdoor event of its kind for the entire railway industry.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Bulgaria has ordered seven KISS double-decker trains from Stadler.
Earlier this week, Brightline West broke ground on its high-speed rail line. These images display its vision for the future train interiors.
Siemens Mobility and Škoda Group are transferring the first new ComfortJet trains to Czech Railways ahead of passenger service this summer.
East Midlands Railway (EMR) is investing 27.6 million GBP in a train refurbishment programme for the Luton Airport Express.
OPRET has contracted Alstom to supply new trains for the extension of Line 2 on the Santo Domingo Metro in the Dominican Republic.
CAF has announced that the FCH2Rail project has completed testing of its bimodal hydrogen train on the rail network in Portugal.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has approved the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure its electric high-speed trains.
Amtrak has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for solutions that could help transform its rail fleet with zero-emission technologies.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released new preliminary interior design renderings for its future train amenities.
In Spain, Talgo has delivered its first Avril trains to Renfe following the completion of on-track testing.
The first of Alstom's electric C-series trains has entered passenger service in Perth for the Western Australia Railcar Program.
Canadian National (CN) has purchased a hybrid diesel-battery electric mainline locomotive from Progress Rail to reduce transport emissions.
Île-de-France Mobilités has contracted Alstom to supply an additional 35 RER NG trains for Line E in Paris.
Swiss rail operator, Lausanne-Echallens-Bercher (LEB) has ordered four additional Be 4/8 multiple-unit trains from Stadler.
Siemens Mobility's Mireo Plus B battery hybrid trains have begun regular service for SWEG in the Ortenau region of Germany.
Alstom has won a service contract to recondition 250 IC2000 rail cars for Swiss Federal Railways (SBB).
Mosdorfer shows the steps required for the safe and proper use of its Tensorex C+ spring automatic tensioning device.
Alstom has completed work on a new maintenance depot in Romania that will test and validate the nation's new electric trains.
Brightline West has officially broken ground on its high-speed rail project to connect Las Vegas and Southern California.
Deutsche Bahn has commenced a 1.6bn EUR project on the rail network in Hesse with a four-track expansion of the Hanau-Gelnhausen line.
Caltrain's electric trains have completed integrated testing between San Francisco and San Jose in California.
Network Rail is commencing a 3.4 million GBP investment project to repair the 123-year-old Glenfinnan Viaduct.
British Columbia has selected South Fraser Station Partners to design and build eight new stations for the Surrey Langley SkyTrain project.
Chicago's commuter rail system, Metra, has announced a comprehensive list of construction projects planned for 2024.
Caltrain, Balfour Beatty and PG&E have celebrated the start of testing across the fully electrified 51-mile Caltrain corridor.
The fourth and final tunnel boring machine (TBM) being used to build the Northolt Tunnel has been launched under London.
PANYNJ has launched PATH Forward: a two-year programme to provide enhanced services and infrastructure on New Jersey's PATH rail network.
On 5 April, Île-de-France Mobilités commenced passenger services on the T3b tramway extension to Porte Dauphine in Paris.
Network Rail has completed the 150 million GBP Hope Valley Railway Upgrade project to enhance journeys between Manchester and Sheffield.
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) has completed tunnelling for the D Line Subway Extension Project.
Amtrak has awarded a 'Delivery Partner' contract to a team comprised of AECOM and Jacobs to support the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program.
Network Rail is investing around 2.8 billion GBP in activities and technology to help cope with extreme weather and climate change.
The FRA has announced over 2.4 billion USD in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program grants.
Siemens Mobility will upgrade Finland's rail network with ETCS Level 2 as part of the Finnish government's Digirail Project.
Derby City Council has confirmed plans from the UK government to order new Elizabeth Line trains from Alstom's UK rolling stock factory.
Siemens Mobility has been contracted by Banedanmark and DSB to upgrade the Copenhagen S-Bane with GoA4 automation technology.
Knorr-Bremse AG is entering the Control, Command and Signaling (CCS) market by acquiring the Alstom Signaling North America business.
Siemens Mobility has secured first place on Network Rail’s Train Control Systems Framework, which will upgrade Britain's rail network.
Flemish transport operator, De Lijn is collaborating with CAF and OTIV to deploy AI technology to enhance the safety of trams in Belgium.
Alstom has delivered the first new TW20 tram for the T1 tramway line in Île-de-France to complete testing prior to passenger service.
Hitachi Rail and Trenitalia have unveiled the long-distance version of Europe’s first hybrid battery-powered train.
The UK government has presented the next phase of development for the Northern Powerhouse Rail project between Liverpool and Manchester.
Siemens Mobility has been awarded a further service contract from Canadian operator, Metrolinx in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Cecilia has completed the final breakthrough for HS2’s longest tunnel under Chiltern Hills.
Caltrain has retired 32 diesel passenger cars ahead of the launch of its new electric fleet in autumn 2024.
The Ontario government has issued a RFQ for the design and construction of seven stations along the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE).
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 hydrogen-powered FLIRT H2 train has earned a new Guinness World Record for travelling 1,741.7 miles without refuelling.
Alstom has been awarded a new maintenance contract for a set of nine X-trafik trains in the Gävleborg region of Sweden.
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