Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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Charcroft Launches New Website for Harsh and High-End Applications
Charcroft Electronics Ltd., – a specialist distributor and manufacturer of electronic components for harsh and high-end applications – has l…
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Polarteknik Oy Completes Acquisition of PneumaXpert
On 1st June 2018, Polarteknik Oy completed the acquisition of PneumaXpert. Through integration, Polarteknik with PneumaXpert will together b…
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Moving to the Next Level: Siemens Help MECX to Maximise Growth
By having a singular focus on helping to construct and maintain the physical and naturally built environments that combine to make up the tr…
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Three GLUETEC Products Receive Certificate for the Highest Fire Protection Class
The test according to DIN EN 45545-2 / R1 and the fulfillment of the fire protection level HAZARD LEVEL HL 3 have now certified three GLUETE…
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Italy: Bombardier Rolls Out New TRAXX DC3 Locomotive to Industry
Bombardier has presented its new TRAXX DC3 locomotive to transport operators at its Vado Ligure site in Italy. The locomotive, which feature…
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United Wagon Company to Supply 50 Tank Cars to Russian Copper Company
Karabashmed, a copper smelting company in the Russian Federation, has commissioned the United Wagon Company to produce 50 model 15-9545 tank…
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NTEP Legal-for-Trade Certification for MultiTrain LegalWeight
Schenck Process, the global market leader of measuring and process technology solutions, announces it has achieved U.S. legal-for-trade stat…
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Traction Inverters to be made in Russia say Hitachi and Transmashholding
Hitachi and JSC Transmashholding have signed an agreement to produce high performance traction inverters within the Russian Federation.The j…
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Bangkok's Suburban Train will Boost its Capacity by up to 40% with Thales
Thailand’s main rail operator, SRT, will adopt the European Train Control System, ensuring the highest safety standards of operation. Throug…
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Noske-Kaeser Rail & Vehicle Upgrades Australind Train HVAC Units
As part of an HVAC overhaul program on the entire Western Australia DMU regional train fleet, Noske-Kaeser Rail & Vehicle is currently upgra…
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Big Change is Coming Down the Line – the General Data Protection Regulation
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) represents a seismic shift in the way businesses will be allowed to process data. Any railway …
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California: Metrolink Lets App Users Buy Tickets with Apple Pay®
Metrolink in California has announced that users of its app can now purchase tickets via Apple Pay®. The adoption of the system follows seve…
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Škoda Becomes Sole Shareholder of Finnish Rolling Stock Manufacturer Transtech
Škoda Transportation Group has signed an agreement with Sinituote Oy to buy the company's 25% shares in Transtech, the Finnish rolling stock…
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UK: Andrew Haines Appointed CEO of Network Rail
Sir Peter Hendy, Chairman of Network Rail, has, on behalf of the board, appointed Andrew Haines to replace Mark Carne as its CEO. Haines wil…
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UK – Stadler to Fit Teleste System on new Metro Trains in Liverpool
Stadler has selected the end-to-end on-board system designed by Teleste for installation on 52 new trains which it is building for Merseyrai…
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Bombardier Unveils New FLEXITY Tram Design for Zurich
Bombardier and VBZ unveil their 1:1 FLEXITY tram model, made exclusively for the city of Zurich, to journalists and special guests. The FLEX…
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Bombardier TRAXX Locomotives Enter RegioJet Service in the Czech Republic
The first TRAXX locomotive purchased by RegioJet has entered service in the Czech Republic on the line between Prague, Ostrava and Návsí. A …
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Noske-Kaeser Rail & Vehicle Prepares for Perth Metronet Train Tender
In preparation for the upcoming Metronet Perth ‘C’ series EMU suburban metro train project, Noske Kaeser Rail & Vehicle is currently plannin…
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Siemens to Install ETCS on Railway Line in Hungary
The National Infrastructure Developing Private Company Ltd has commissioned Siemens to upgrade the line between Százhalombatta and Pusztasza…
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Fenix Signalling Launches Office in Southeast Asia after Acquiring MGB Systems Ltd
Fenix Signalling has acquired a majority shareholding in MGBS Systems Ltd and will use it to launch its own services in Southeast Asia. MGBS…
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ENSCO Rail Launches Predictive Rail Temperature System at RSSI 2018
ENSCO Rail is pleased to announce the launch of its newest rail safety product, the Predictive Rail Temperature System. The product will deb…
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MTR Appoints John Robinson as Head of Property for European Business
MTR has appointed John Robinson as Head of Property for European Business. The appointment is a strategic decision to expand its rail+proper…
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PERES: Promoting European Rail Excellence outSide EU
In this article Lucy Prior, Membership Development and International Trade Director of the Rail Alliance, the largest specialist business-to…
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Singapore: Alstom to Supply 17 Metropolis Trains for Land Transport Authority
Alstom and the Land Transport Authority of Singapore have signed a contract agreeing the order of 69 Metropolis Trains for the country's met…