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The UK Department for Transport has submitted a proposal to lower the minimum age for train drivers in Great Britain from 20 to 18.
British Steel has been awarded a contract to supply rail for a new high-speed electric railway connection in southern Turkey.
Škoda Group has been awarded a contract to deliver 23 electric trains to RegioJet, the largest private railway carrier in Central Europe.
InnoTrans 2024 will include a focus on how electrification, digitalisation and automation will help shape the future of mobility.
Stadler has delivered new rolling stock for the Lauterbrunnen-Mürren mountain rail- and cableway (BLM) in Switzerland.
New York's MTA has completed a multi-year modernisation project at the Metro-North Railroad's Croton-on-Hudson hub.
Eurostar has announced a goal of achieving 100% renewable operation across its high-speed rail network by the end of 2030.
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has unveiled an updated Rail Health and Safety Strategy for the UK.
Works on a Dawlish cliff were recently brought to a brief pause due to the discovery of a tawny owl nesting on the side of the cliff face.
HS2 has completed 29 miles of tunnelling, thus passing the halfway point in its network of tunnels for the high-speed line.
John Holland and Laing O'Rourke Australia Construction have been contracted to deliver a final package of works for Sydney's Southwest Metro.
CAF has been awarded a new contract from Sporveien to deliver 20 M4000 metro trains to the city of Oslo in Norway.
Siemens Mobility is investing around 150 million EUR in expanding its digital service depot for trains in Dortmund, Germany.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has commenced the testing phase for its Silver Line trains, manufactured by Stadler.
Getlink and its subsidiary Eurotunnel are celebrating 30 years since the opening of the Channel Tunnel in 1994.
On 6 May, the RER E line extension between Saint-Lazare station and Nanterre opened in the western suburbs of Paris.
intreXis offers two mature series DC/DC converters with a proven track record in many projects around the world.
The BITZER success story began 90 years ago: in 1934, the Swabian inventor Martin Bitzer laid the foundations in Sindelfingen, Germany.
Icomera believes that it’s high time we acknowledged that traditional procurement methods are not yielding the desired results.
INPS Group has introduced an innovative modular LED light system specifically designed for Autorack railcars.
At the RailFreight Summit, Willem Jan Groenewoud of Ab Ovo shed light on overlooking digital pollution when making transport eco-friendly.
The Gmeinder team look forward to seeing you at Rail Business Days, taking place on 11–13 June 2024 in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
Jewers Doors has announced that it will be attending Asia Pacific Rail 2024 from 29 – 30 May at Bitec Bangkok, Thailand.
U-Lift will showcase its train-mounted lift solutions for disabled passengers at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin.
CN-Consult's DiLoc|Motion allows SZU to now track all vehicles and record disruptions automatically or manually for the route network.
Stahl Recruiting Executive Search provides a comprehensive review of the latest trends in the world of work.
VIAVI introduces the industry’s most comprehensive solution for resilient positioning, navigation and timing for critical infrastructure.
intreXis utilises its world-class power design capabilities to provide solutions specific to your requirements, giving you the optimal power supply unit.
Calian has added the multi-constellation, full-band GNSS-housed HC979XF and embedded HC979EXF antennas.
Why national railway infrastructure operator PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A. chose a TPI wireless monitoring system to ensure railway safety.
The changing climate poses increasing and serious challenges for vital arteries of travel and commerce – Sensonic discuss the affects of heat.
A new patent for RIP® technology confirms Duos as intellectual property leader for high-speed scanning of freight and passenger rolling stock.
InnoMetro will take place on 21–22 May 2024 in Dwarka, New Delhi, India. Showcasing innovative technologies for metro rail.
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.
Railway Evolution will take place on 4 June 2024 in Toronto, Canada. Sessions and networking opportunities for the rail industry.
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 Wellbeing Live's Wellbeing Wednesdays take place on the first Wednesday every month. Livestreams are free and cover a range of topics.
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.
The Rail Modernization Summit will take place on 14 June 2024 in New Delhi, India. Exploring the modernisation of Indian Rail Transport.
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 19–20 June 2024 in Warwickshire, UK. The largest outdoor event of its kind for the entire railway industry.
Brightline West has selected Siemens Mobility as the preferred bidder to manufacture its high-speed trains.
Knorr-Bremse has signed a service agreement with Stadler, covering maintenance, repairs and the supply of spare parts for trains in Europe.
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).
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.
Join NEXCOM on a short tour of just some its products on display at the Embedded World 2024 show.
Two Sydney Metro West tunnel boring machines (TBMs), Beatrice and Daphne, have reached the Burwood North Station site.
Porterbrook has confirmed plans to renew and electrify the 3.5-kilometre track at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Île-de-France Mobilités has contracted Alstom to supply an additional 35 RER NG trains for Line E in Paris.
Siemens Mobility has secured first place on Network Rail’s Train Control Systems Framework, which will upgrade Britain's rail network.
Swiss rail operator, Lausanne-Echallens-Bercher (LEB) has ordered four additional Be 4/8 multiple-unit trains from Stadler.
Flemish transport operator, De Lijn is collaborating with CAF and OTIV to deploy AI technology to enhance the safety of trams in Belgium.
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