Last Major Crossrail Contract Awarded
The last major Crossrail contract has been awarded to Alstom, Costain and TSO, bringing to an end the biggest procurement programmes the UK has ever seen.
23rd Aug 2016United Kingdom
Stadler Delivers Euro 4000 Locomotives to Alpha Trains
On 31st May 2017, six new Euro 4000 locomotives were delivered by Stadler to Alpha Trains. Four of them will be operated under a long-term leasing...
9th Jun 2017Business
Production of Double-Deck Railcars for Trenitalia Completed
The Vivalto double-deck railcars are part of a framework contract concerning the production of 706 cars for Trenitalia, for a total amount of €987 million.
12th Jul 2017Business
Arriva Wins Northern Rail Concession in the Netherlands
Arriva, a leading pan-European passenger transport company, has announced that it will operate the regional rail transport in the north of the...
13th Jul 2017Business
Lower Saxony Receives First Modernised Coradia Lint Train
Alstom has handed over the first of 26 modernised Coradia Lint 41 regional trains, on schedule, to the Lower Saxony Transport Authority, LNVG.
28th Jul 2017Business
Five Rolling Stock Manufacturers Shortlisted to Build HS2 Trains
Operating at speeds of up to 225mph (360kph), the new fleet of HS2 trains will deliver unparalleled levels of reliability, speed and comfort as well as...
2nd Nov 2017BusinessInterior Door Systems for Rail Vehicles
Polarteknik is a leading European supplier of interior door systems for rail vehicles. Polarteknik's product range also includes complete fire...
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Pioneering the use of Liquid Natural Gas as Locomotive Fuel
The locomotives utilise a liquid natural gas “kit” that allows for dual fuel capabilities. FEC’s LNG-Diesel engine technology burns 80% less diesel fuel...
15th Nov 2017Americas
Deutsche Bahn Chooses Camira Fabrics for Ideas Train Concept
Working with a number of partners to create the Ideas Train, Deutsche Bahn selected a range of Camira’s fabrics to feature throughout the train, from...
12th Dec 2017Supplier News
Science, Research and Rail: The Industry and Academia in Australia and New Zealand
Andrew Meier, the Executive Director and CEO of the Australasian Centre for Rail Innovation (ACRI) tells Railway-News what research and rail conducted...
7th Feb 2018Comment
Eurostar Unveils Plan to Cut Carbon Emissions and Reduce Waste
These new targets build on the achievements of the last eight years during which time Eurostar has achieved a 32% reduction in carbon emissions and...
13th Feb 2018Europe
Alstom France: 32 Citadis Dualis Tram-Trains Ordered by Île-de-France Mobilités and SNCF Transilien
Île-de-France Mobilités and SNCF Transilien have ordered 32 more Citadis Dualis Tram-Trains from Alstom France for delivery by 2022.
26th Apr 2018Business
Association of American Railroads Releases Report on Technology in the US Freight Industry
The Association of American Railroads has released a report on the improvements in safety, reliability and efficiency on the US freight network facilitated by n…
18th May 2018Americas
Channel Tunnel: New Cooling System Reduces Energy Consumption by 33%
Eurotunnel releases data which demonstrates that its new cooling system has reduced energy consumption in the Channel Tunnel by 33% in its first season of opera…
1st Jun 2018Europe
French Government and Alstom Present the Progress of Belfort Site
The Government and CEO of Alstom, presented the progress of the commitments made by the Government and Alstom for the activities at the Belfort site...
30th Nov 2016Europe
