Adif Researches Potential of Synthetic Sleepers

Adif is trialling the use of synthetic sleepers to assess whether they have the potential to become a viable alternative to wooden sleepers.

Hitachi Rail Receives Two New Contracts for Bi-Standard Cab Signalling

Hitachi Rail has been chosen to equip digital bi-standard cab signalling technology on SNCF and Eurostar trains.

Portugal: Alstom to Supply Signalling for Metro do Porto Yellow Line Extension

Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply the signalling systems for the Metro do Porto yellow line extension in Porto, Portugal.

DfT Funding to Advance the Development of Sustainable Self-Charging Trains

The UK Department for Transport (DfT) is funding a series of projects to advance the future of Britain's rail network.

Siemens to Install CBTC Signalling on Hamburg's U2 and U4 Lines

Siemens Mobility will install its digital Trainguard MT CBTC solution on lines U2 and U4 of the Hamburg subway.

Serco Caledonian Sleeper Service Implements CAF's LeadMind

CAF's LeadMind platform is improving services on the Serco Caledonian Mk5 Sleeper fleet by providing real-time remote monitoring alerts.

French Government Funds NS2F Signalling Project

A Thales-led NS2F consortium is developing an efficient and low-cost digital rail signalling and network operation system.

Work Begins to Fit ETCS to a DB Cargo Class 66 Freight Locomotive

The latest European Train Control System (ETCS) is being fitted to a DB Cargo UK freight locomotive for the East Coast Digital Programme.

UK: Northern Installs Real-Time Data Collection Tech on 'Intelligent Train'

Northern has completed its first ‘Intelligent Train,’ installing technology such as LIDAR horizon scanning cameras on a Class 150 unit. 

Alstom and SMRT Sign MoU to Improve Rail Operations in Singapore

Alstom is collaborating with SMRT Trains to explore advanced technologies that can improve railway operations and maintenance in Singapore.

UK: Construction to Begin on Global Centre of Rail Excellence Next Year

The GCRE has officially acquired the former Nant Helen opencast site and Onllwyn Washery in South Wales, paving the way for construction.

European DAC Day Conference Brings Migration a Step Closer

At the European DAC Day conference attendees discussed how operational DAC migration can be achieved across Europe by 2030.

Bristol Temple Meads Becomes UK’s First Station Innovation Zone

Bristol Temple Meads train station is to become a testbed for new passenger tech having been named the UK’s first ‘Station Innovation Zone’.

HS2 Innovation Accelerator to Harness Artificial Intelligence

HS2 Ltd has opened applications for tech start-ups and SMEs to join the fifth group of its Innovation Accelerator programme. 

ABB to Power More than 300 Stadler Trains in Europe

Stadler Valencia has contracted ABB to power more than 300 new trains and locomotives in Europe with its traction technologies.

DB and Fortescue Partner on Ammonia-Hydrogen Engine and Green Fuel Logistics

Deutsche Bahn and FFI have signed a declaration of intent to work together on an emission-free ammonia-hydrogen engine.

Automatic Train Control Installed on Toronto Transit Line 1

Banedanmark Completes Digital Signalling on Copenhagen S-Bahn

Banedanmark has completed installation of digital CBTC signalling on the last three sections of the Copenhagen S-Bahn.

safe.trAIn Project to Advance Development of AI-Enabled Automated Trains

Siemens AG will lead a consortium to facilitate advances in operating automated regional trains with artificial intelligence (AI).

Dutch Railways to Retrofit ViRM Fleet with Siemens Mobility ETCS Technology

Dutch Railways has chosen Siemens Mobility to retrofit 176 of its ViRM trains with the latest ETCS Level 2 technology.

New Zealand: Alstom to Supply TMS Train Control for KiwiRail

Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply a fully integrated Traffic Management System (TMS) for KiwiRail's network in New Zealand.

DB and Siemens Test Hydrogen Trains with Mobile Refuelling Stations

Deutsche Bahn and Siemens have commenced testing for the Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains along with the mobile hydrogen refuelling process.

SWR Trials Tech Designed to Improve Accessibility for Customers with Vision Loss

South Western Railway (SWR) has begun a three-month trial of a new app designed to improve station accessibility.

TfL Tests New Cooling System on London's Tube Network

Transport for London (TfL) is trialling a cooling panel solution to reduce platform and tunnel temperatures at deep Tube stations.