Alstom’s Chinese JV to Maintain Wuhu Innovia Monorail System

Alstom’s Chinese joint venture PBTS has been awarded a 27-year contract to maintain the Innovia Monorail 300 platform for Wuhu City in China…

Arriva Submits First Open Access Rail Application in the Netherlands

Arriva Group is filing an application to operate regional rail open access night services in the Netherlands.

Euston Station First in UK to Make Announcements in British Sign Language

Euston has become the first station in the UK to offer updates on disruptions in British Sign Language, making the station more accessible.

Toronto to Get 60 New Flexity Trams

Alstom has signed a contract with the Toronto Transit Commission for the supply of 60 five-car Flexity trams (streetcars).

Talgo Avril Exceeds 360km/h in Testing

A Talgo Avril unit has reached a key milestone in the very high-speed train's homologation process by exceeding 363 kilometres per hour.

UWC’s Russian-Made Flat Cars Approved for Operation on European Rail Networks

United Wagon Company has obtained vehicle type approval from the European Union Agency for Railways for two of its flat cars.

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Alstom to Provide and Maintain Shunting Locomotives for SWEG

Alstom and SWEG have signed a framework agreement that will see Alstom provide and maintain locomotives from its rental pool for eight years…

Siemens Partners with Academia to Research Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier Technology

Siemens Mobility and HI ERN have signed an MoU to research use of Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) technology in rail transport.

Virtek’s New Real-Time Tracking Software Revolutionizes Assembly Tasks on Moving Parts

Virtek's Iris™ ActiveTrack laser positioning software continuously projects stable, accurate laser lines onto moving parts.

Alstom Receives Order for 32 Coradia Continental Regional Trains from Hessische Landesbahn

Alstom has received an order from Hessische Landesbahn GmbH (HLB) to supply 32 Coradia Continental electric multiple units.

Regulator Says Network Rail Performance in NW&C Region Is Improving

A year on from its investigation into poor train performance in the NW&C region, the ORR has announced that progress has been made.

SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom Unveil TGV M Power Car

Alstom and SNCF Voyageurs have unveiled the first TGV M power car. Its carbon footprint is the lowest on the market. 

Talgo Gives Second Life to Intercity Trains with New Renfe Locomotive Contract

Talgo has secured a contract from Renfe to manufacture 26 new variable gauge and 330 km/h commercial speed powerheads (locomotives).

Track Laying for Jiangxi Section of the Ganzhou-Shenzhen High-Speed Railway Complete

Track laying in Jiangxi Province for the Ganzhou-Shenzhen High-Speed Railway in China is complete. This section measures 134.5km.

HS2 Reveals New Piling Technique

HS2 Ltd has revealed a new vacuum excavation technique for piling which could have massive benefits for the wider construction industry.

UK Government Announces Railway Funding for the North and Midlands

The UK government has announced a significant railway funding boost for the north and Midlands valued at 401m GBP.

East Midlands Railway Celebrates Iconic HST with Farewell Documentary

East Midlands Railway EMR and AV IT Media have produced a commemorative documentary on the High Speed Train (HST).

Network Rail’s Delivery Plans Broadly on Track Says ORR

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has found Network Rail’s progress in delivering against its Control Period 6 (CP6) plans broadly on track.