Navigating Transit Challenges and Opportunities

Swiftly CEO Jonny Simkin and Modaxo’s Paul Comfort offer a view on the evolution of transit technology to suit the needs of agencies.

High Court Judgement on Patent Infringement (Conclusion)

A statement from Gordon Donald, on the success of the Geofabrics Ltd versus Fiberweb Geosynthetics Ltd patent infingement case.

Egypt: Alstom Completes Phase 3A of Cairo Metro Line 3

Cairo Metro Line 3 has been inaugurated by Egypt’s Minister of Transport at a special event attended by representatives from Alstom.

Deutsche Bahn Sets New Recycling Targets

Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) CEO announced new ambitious recycling targets for 2030 at its Sustainability Forum in Berlin.

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. 

Earthworks Monitoring System: Vibration, Noise, and Movement!

Yeltech's Earthworks Monitoring System combines intelligent inclination sensors with a central solar powered web-based platform. ⁣

US: Long Island Rail Road’s Third Track Project Complete

Work on Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) 9.8 mile third track project has been completed on time and below budget.

Stuttgarter Strassenbahnen Orders 40 More Trams from Stadler

Stuttgarter Strassenbahnen (SSB) is expanding its fleet by ordering 40 new S-DT8.16 light rail vehicles from Stadler.

Brightline to Begin Testing Trains at 110mph

Brightline is set to begin testing trains at speeds of up to 110 miles-per-hour in Martin and St. Lucie Counties from 17 October.

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.

France: Electric Francilien Trains to Begin Operating on Paris-Provins Branch

Francilien trains will begin operating on the Paris-Provins branch of line P now that electrification of this section has been completed.

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

US: MBTA Codman Yard Expansion and Improvement Project to Start Next Month

The MBTA has announced that work will begin on the Codman Yard Expansion and Improvement project next month.

Barstow, Southern California, to Get New BNSF Integrated Rail Facility

BNSF Railway has announced plans to construct an integrated rail complex in Barstow, southern California - the first by a Class 1 railroad.

Sunshine Systems to Deliver Melbourne Airport Rail Construction Package

Sunshine Systems Alliance has been selected to deliver a major construction package for the Melbourne Airport Rail project.

Fenniarail Orders Electric Vectron Locomotives

Finish freight operator, Fenniarail has signed a purchase agreement with Siemens Mobility to procure up to five electric Vectron locomotives…

TALLYMATICS Introduces the TW5390 Smart Antenna

TALLYMATICS Inc., a division of Tallysman Wireless, is excited to introduce its latest Smart Antenna to the market, the TW5390 Smart Antenna…

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.