HS2 Launches Third Tunnel Boring Machine in London

Skanska Costain STRABAG JV has launched HS2's third London tunnel boring machine (TBM), 'Lydia' to construct the Atlas Road Logistics Tunnel…

Battery Trains as the Future of Sustainable Transport

Škoda Group has many years of experience in the production of vehicles with batteries, and believes battery trains are the future.

FleetCare Will Overhaul 12 M200 Metro Trains during 2023

VR FleetCare will overhaul a total of 12 M200 metro trains manufactured by Bombardier from the years 2000–2001.

Knorr-Bremse Tests Digital Automatic Coupler on Swedish Freight Train

Knorr-Bremse has begun testing its digital automatic coupler (DAC) in real-world conditions on a freight train in Sweden.

Alstom Awarded Operations and Maintenance Contract for Maryland Transit

Alstom has been awarded a contract to provide operations and maintenance services for the Maryland Area Rail Commuter network.

Wide Range of Sensor Solutions Mastering Any Challenge

In certification tests of a new British long-distance train model, measuring technology specialist, imc, utilised ASC sensors.

Serco Trusts Totalkare with Training and Service

SERCO has invested in multiple service contracts and operator training for its Totalkare workshop equipment across multiple UK sites.

Requests for Proposals Issued for Toronto's Ontario Line

Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have issued RFPs for two major works packages for Toronto's Ontario Line.

Lithuania: Rail Baltica Advances Plans for Kaunas Railway Hub

Territorial planning procedures for Rail Baltica's Kaunas railway hub in Lithuania have entered the coordination and approval stage.

Sydney Metro Tunnelling to Western Sydney Airport Begins

Two tunnel boring machines – Eileen and Peggy – have started their journeys at the future Airport Business Park Station.

Washington Metro Completes Yellow Line Rehabilitation

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Yellow Line will reopen on 7 May following key rehabilitation work.

Large Rolling Stock Modernisation Project for VR FleetCare

VR FleetCare & SJ AB will modernise an X40 train fleet, aiming to extend the fleet’s life cycle and improve the travel comfort of customers.

Northern Demonstrates New Technology to Clear Leaves on the Line

Northern and the University of Sheffield have developed new ‘supersonic-cryogenic’ technology that can be fitted onto trains to clear leaves…

Governor of Bangkok to Headline Asia Pacific Rail 2023

Governor of Bangkok, Chadchart Sittipunt, will deliver the opening keynote address at the upcoming Asia Pacific Rail on 31 May 2023.

Testing Underway on Wolverhampton Metro Tram Line Extension

Rail+Metro China 2023

From 15–17 March 2023, one of the largest business-to-business rail transit expos across the Asia-Pacific region took place in Nanjing.

Invitation to the Hannover Messe 2023 Trade Fair

SENSIT s.r.o. will be attending the International Exhibition HANNOVER MESSE 2023, which will be held from 17–21 April 2023.

Frauscher Continues to Grow and Modernises Site in Germany

Frauscher Sensor Technology expands Germany site in Annaberg-Buchholz to become part of an international research centre.

Northern Completes 'Digital Train' Programme to Modernise Its Fleet

Northern has completed its 'digital train' programme following 183,000 hours of work and the installation of 725 kilometres of electric cabl…

Colas Rail and Alstom to Deliver 2nd Section of Grand Paris Express Line 17

The Colas Rail / Alstom consortium will supply the track and overhead catenary system for the 2nd section of Grand Paris Express line 17.