UK: Rail Business Awards 2016

France: Progress Report on Long-Distance Passenger Service Upgrade

France: Alstom Citadis X05 Tram Unveilled with SRS Technology

The new Alstom Citadis X05 tram which will operate on the East-West line and Line 3 of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropole has been unveiled.

Australia: DB International Win Canberra LRT Tender Award

Australia: Forrestfield – Airport Link Preferred Respondent Announced

Spain: Alstom–Bombardier Consortium Supply ERTMS to Barcelona Suburban Line

Taiwan: Pandrol Supply Danhai Light Rail Transit Project

How to Achieve Reliable Pneumatic Performance in Extreme Operating Conditions

Dave Walker, Parker Hannifin’s Market Development Manager rail, outlines some key considerations when selecting pneumatic solutions for extr…

UK: 25 Siemens Six-Carriage Trainsets Ordered for Great Northern Route

Europe: TEN-T Funding Applications Closed

Germany: Goldschmidt Thermit Establishes Polish Subsidiary

France: Bombardier Supply Additional Regio 2N Double Deck EMUs to SNCF

SNCF have exercised their option to order four additional eight-car Regio 2N double deck electric multiple units from Bombardier Transportat…

Europe: Shift2Rail Announces Carlo Borghini as Executive Director

The European rail joint technology initiative Shift2Rail has announced Carlo Borghini as its new Executive Director for an initial period of…

UK: Infotec Deliver Large Format LED Displays to Crossrail

Algeria: Cital Order 26 Citadis Tram Kits from Alstom Joint-Venture

USA: Last Class 66 Locomotives Roll Off Assembly Line

UK: New Freight Operator RVEL Approved by ORR

Flexicon First UK Manufacturer of Flexible Conduit Systems to be Awarded New Enhanced PADS Approval for Rail Infrastructure

Flexicon is the first UK manufacturer of flexible conduit systems to receive the new Network Rail enhanced PADS approval for flexible condui…

Germany: Bad Aibling Collision Initial Investigation Finds Human Error

Spain: Europe’s Longest Automated Subway Begins Operation

Barcelona Metro’s Line 9 has opened, it is the longest automated subway in Europe. It runs on a wireless system, installed by Siemens Mobili…

Philippines: Alstom and Bouygues Travaux Publics Sign on Manila Metro Upgrade

UK: Atkins Announces New Strategic Rail Market Director

UK: Jewers Delivered Hitachi Factory Doors

UK: Parliament Meets to Discuss Rail Franchise Reform