JÖRN Components for Rolling Stock!

Jörn's rubber-metal bogie components for rail vehicles are designed for drive stability, comfort and safety.

Siemens Mobility Signs MoU to Build Egypt's First High-Speed Rail System

Siemens Mobility has signed a memorandum of understanding for the construction of 1,000km of high-speed rail lines in Egypt.

Mechan Welcomes Engineering Duo

Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is strengthening its technical expertise with the appointment of two experienced engineers.

Review Trade Fair ITIE/China 2020

FreiLacke participated in the 2020 International Transportation Industry Expo (ITIE) exhibition in China from 4th-6th December, 2020.

Stadler to Deliver Rescue Trains to OEBB

Stadler has signed a framework agreement with Austrian Federal Railways for up to 20 fire-fighting and rescue trains.

Ballard to Power Scotland’s First Fuel Cell-Powered Train

Ballard Power Systems announces order from Arcola Energy for modules to power Scotland’s first fuel cell-powered train.

FreiLacke: Paint Industry under Pressure

Paint industry under pressure: price explosion for epoxy resins – supply shortages exacerbate situation on raw materials market.

Bombardier to Supply Three Additional Trains to SNCF

Bombardier has signed a contract with SNCF for three additional OMNEO Regio 2N trains for the Île-de-France region (Paris).

Alstom Citadis X05 Trams Enter Service in Kaohsiung

Alstom's Citadis X05 trams have started carry passengers on the South Circular section of the Circular light rail line in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Port Container Yard Base-Layer and Surface Stabilisation Using the GEOWEB® Geocells System

The GEOWEB® Load Support System provides base-layer & surface stabilisation for Dakar's Port Container Yard.

BNSF and Wabtec Test Battery-Electric Locomotive in California

BNSF and Wabtec are testing a battery-electric locomotive between Barstow and Stockton (CA) to test the viability of battery technology.

Network Rail and Partners Launch Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub

Network Rail and its partners have launched the tram train pilot learning hub, a "comprehensive body of learning" that is free to access.

A Look at Edmonton's Valley Line Southeast

A look at Edmonton's Valley Line Southeast, which is due to open in 2021. 2021 will also see the start of phase 2 construction.

Stadler to Deliver New EMUs for Ticino's Centovalli Railway

Stadler will supply eight electric multiple units for the Centovalli railway between Switzerland and Italy starting in 2023.

Propex GeoSolutions Is Hitting the Refresh Button in 2021

East Coast Upgrade Reaches King's Cross Milestone

During the Christmas closure of London King's Cross, Network Rail engineers lifted all four tracks going into the station to divert a sewer.

3 Rail Line Extensions that Will Open in the US in 2021

A look at three rail line extensions that will open in the United States in 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina, Seattle, and the Boston area.

Railroad Spat Over Tennessee Pass Line

Colorado Pacific Railroad will challenge a deal between Union Pacific and Rio Grande Pacific to run rail services on the Tennessee Pass Line…

Unipart Rail Sites Awarded Sword of Honour from the British Safety Council

Unipart Rail sites awarded Sword of Honour for demonstrating excellence in the management of health and safety risks at work. 

Bombardier to Supply 33 OMNEO Regio 2N Trains to SNCF

Bombardier will supply 33 OMNEO Regio 2N double-decker trains to SNCF for the Hauts-de-France region. Delivery will begin in 2024.

Alstom Supplies Ground-Charging Technology to Turkish Tramway

Alstom has deployed its ground-charging technology for the Eminonu-Alibeykoy tramway in Istanbul, Turkey, 9km of which opened on 1 Jan 2021.

Bombardier Wins Finch West Light Rail Transit Contract in Toronto

Bombardier will maintain the rail vehicle fleet and wayside track and overhead line assets for a Toronto light rail project for 30 years.

Alstom Completes Test Run for Algeria Tramway Project

Alstom has completed the first test run for the Mostaganem tramway project in Algeria. The rolling stock for the 14km line is the Citadis.

Continental Links Secure Paris Tram Depot Order for Mechan

Mechan is joining forces with its French parent company, CIM, to equip a new state-of-the-art tram depot on the outskirts of Paris.