Hitachi Rail to Deploy Its ERTMS Level 2 Technology on Sweden's Malmbanen Line

Hitachi Rail is to deploy its ERTMS technology on 140km of the Malmbanen line in Sweden, a single-track line that crosses the Arctic Circle.

HS2 Warwickshire Site Prepared for Launch of Tunnel Boring Machine

Collins Earthworks has completed the preparation of the HS2 site in Warwickshire in readiness for tunnelling to start this summer.

ARTC Awards Inland Rail Signalling Contract

ARCT has awarded a 30 million AUD signalling contract to Arcadis for the Inland Rail freight project that will connect Melbourne to Brisbane…

BLS Puts Measures in Place Following 'Unusual Braking Behaviour' of Its MUTZ Trains

Zonegreen Develops Derailer Powered by Sun

Rail safety specialists, Zonegreen, have launched an innovative solar powered derailer, to bring clients environmental and economic benefits…

New European Rail Freight Connection between Belgium and Austria

MSC launches a new rail freight connection between Antwerp and Terminal Wien Süd, one of Austrian Federal Railways' terminals in Vienna.

Blog: New Era of Component Maintenance at VR Fleetcare

Wilhelm Schevelew from VR FleetCare explains the new sustainable era of component maintenance by growing and developing ComponentCare.

CZ Loko Enters Swedish and Norwegian Markets

Czech rolling stock manufacturer CZ LOKO has sold an EffiShunter 1000 shunting locomotive to Trainpoint Norway. It will be delivered in 2021…

Commission Proposes Shift2Rail Successor to European Council and Parliament

The European Commission has officially proposed the successor to Shift2Rail – Europe's Rail JU – to the European Council and Parliament.

Southampton Upgrade Enables 775m Freight Trains

Network Rail completes the Southampton Freight Train Lengthening project, allowing freight trains of up to 775m to Southampton.

Transfesa Logistics Adds New Freight Connection in France

Transfesa Logistics has added regular weekly services to Dourges, France to its portfolio and is hoping to expand the number of services.

OEBB and Siemens Unveil Exterior Design of New Nightjet

Austrian Federal Railways and Siemens Mobility have unveiled the exterior design of the new generation of Nightjet trains in Vienna.

Advanced ARCOsystem Installation Method, Saving Time and Money

A new installation technique has made ARCOsystem, CCS' leading elevated cable management product, quicker and more cost-effective to deliver…

Alstom Completes Interlocking System in Turkey

Alstom has completed the installation of its interlocking system on 328km of the mainline railway between Eskisehir and Balikesir in Turkey.

Sydney Southwest Metro Upgrade Contract Awarded

Downer EDI has won the contract to upgrade stations on the Bankstown Line, which will become part of the Sydney Metro network.

East Midlands Railway Retires Its InterCity 125 Fleet

EMR is retiring its fleet of InterCity 125 trains, comprising Class 43 power cars and Mark 3 coaches, in May 2021.

10 Years of Expert Graffiti Cleaning and Prevention!

10 years of expert graffiti cleaning and prevention: BIOforte is your partner for removing troublesome defacements from rail vehicles.

HS2 Launches Search for Birmingham Train Depot & Control Centre Contractor

HS2 Ltd has started its search for a contractor to build the rolling stock depot and control centre at Washwood Heath in Birmingham.

DB's Head of Digitalisation and Technology to Leave in May

Deutsche Bahn's head of digitalisation and technology, Prof. Sabina Jeschke, is leaving the railway company in May 2021.

CZ LOKO Wins Contract to Supply Locomotives to PKP Intercity

CZ LOKO has won a contract with Poland's national carrier for long-distance services, PKP Intercity, for 10 EffiShunter 300 locomotives.

Skoda Transportation to Supply Trams to Brandenburg

Škoda Transportation has won a contract to supply 24 trams to two towns and a city in Germany's federal state of Brandenburg.