Latest News
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Shchekinoazot Orders 132 Methanol Tank Cars from UWC
Shchekinoazot has signed a contract for 132 new generation tank cars for methanol from United Wagon Company (UWC).
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KfW IPEX-Bank Co-financing 32 EMUs for HLB
Bayern LB, Helaba and KfW IPEX-Bank are co-financing the acquisition of 32 modern Coradia Continental electric multiple units for HLB.
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Electronic Interlocking Commissioned in Duisburg
Electronic interlocking has now been fully commissioned in Duisburg after the second expansion stage was completed at the end of May.
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Siemens Completes Delivery of Velaro High-Speed Trains for Turkey
Siemens Mobility has completed the delivery of high-speed Velaro trains ordered by the Turkish State Railways (TCDD) between 2013 and 2019.
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Germany's ICE Train Turns 30
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has celebrated 30 years of ICE traffic in Germany with the christening of the first XXL ICE.
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In Depth: The Government’s Plans to Reform Britain’s Railways
An in-depth look at the Williams-Shapps plan to transform Britain's railways following the launch of the Williams Review in 2019.
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Frauscher: Strictly According to Protocol
As railway applications become more complex, Florian Einböck from Fauscher explains how software protocols guarantee easy communication.
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Train Manufacturing Restarts in Western Australia
Alstom has begun operations at METRONET’s brand new train manufacturing facility in Perth, Western Australia.
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HS2 Launches Search for Interchange Station Construction Partner
HS2 begins search for a construction partner to build Interchange Station. This will be at the centre of the new high speed rail network.
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Automatic Marshalling – DB Cargo Launches Germany's First Digital Goods Yard
Germany launches its first digital marshalling yard in Munich. DB Cargo is testing numerous technologies to automate marshalling activities.
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ORR Launches Review into Hitachi Class 800 and 385 Crack Issues
The ORR has launched a 'lessons learned' review to examine how the cracking issue in the Hitachi Class 800 trains occurred.
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Transport for Wales Says Final Goodbye to Pacer Trains
TfW has said goodbye to its last Pacer trains after more than 30 years of service, marking the end of an era for Britain’s railways.
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Network Rail Completes Upgrade Work at London King’s Cross
No trains ran to or from London King’s Cross this past weekend as work continued on Network Rail’s East Coast Upgrade.
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Zonegreen Ensures Safety at Notts Depot Is on Point
Zonegreen is expanding the services it offers to Nottingham’s Eastcroft depot, following the installation of its Points Converter technology…
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VR Fleetcare to Strengthen Its Sales Operations in Sweden
VR FleetCare appoint Kai Savolainen as Sales Manager, he is hoping to build and strengthen sales operations throughout Scandinavia.
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Alstom’s Chinese JV to Maintain Wuhu Innovia Monorail System
Alstom’s Chinese joint venture PBTS has been awarded a 27-year contract to maintain the Innovia Monorail 300 platform for Wuhu City in China…
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Arriva Submits First Open Access Rail Application in the Netherlands
Arriva Group is filing an application to operate regional rail open access night services in the Netherlands.
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Euston Station First in UK to Make Announcements in British Sign Language
Euston has become the first station in the UK to offer updates on disruptions in British Sign Language, making the station more accessible.
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Toronto to Get 60 New Flexity Trams
Alstom has signed a contract with the Toronto Transit Commission for the supply of 60 five-car Flexity trams (streetcars).
