Stadler Contracts Knorr-Bremse to Equip 606 Berlin Metro Cars

Stadler Deutschland has contracted Knorr-Bremse to supply the braking, entrance and HVAC systems for the new Berlin metro vehicles.

Hitachi Rail Starts Welding Next-Generation UK Intercity Trains

Following an 8.5 million GBP investment at its site in Newton Aycliffe, Hitachi Rail has started welding and painting UK passenger cars.

Detailed Design of Piccadilly Tube Trains Revealed

Transport for London and Siemens Mobility have unveiled the detailed design for the new trains for the London Underground Piccadilly line.

Webuild Selected as Best Bidder for Brenner Rail Extension Project

Webuild has been chosen as the best bidder for a Brenner Base Tunnel rail extension project. It will be the majority leader in a consortium.

Sqills Announces a New S3 Partner: DataArt

Sqills has welcomed DataArt as the latest S3 Passenger Partner with a view to creating a leading inventory, reservation and ticketing suite.

Contract for Riga Rail Baltica Station Construction Signed

The contract for the construction of the Rail Baltica Riga International Airport station and associated infrastructure has been signed.

TfNSW Extends Network Rail Consulting's Digital Systems Integration Contract

Transport for New South Wales has extended Network Rail Consulting's digital systems integration contract until 2024.

Deutsche Bahn and SNCF Sign Digitalisation Cooperation Agreement

Deutsche Bahn and SCNF have signed a cooperation agreement on digitalisation and technology to help drive ahead the European rail sector.

Railway Staff in Britain Receive Disability Awareness and Equality Training

Railway staff in Britain are receiving disability awareness and equality training as part of requirements in the ORR accessibility guidance.…

$908 Million USDOT Loan for Dallas Silver Line Project

The USDOT and DART have agreed a refinancing of a $908 million loan for the Silver Line that will save DART $190 million in interest payment…

Hitachi Rail to Deploy Its ERTMS Level 2 Technology on Sweden's Malmbanen Line

Hitachi Rail is to deploy its ERTMS technology on 140km of the Malmbanen line in Sweden, a single-track line that crosses the Arctic Circle.

HS2 Warwickshire Site Prepared for Launch of Tunnel Boring Machine

Collins Earthworks has completed the preparation of the HS2 site in Warwickshire in readiness for tunnelling to start this summer.

ARTC Awards Inland Rail Signalling Contract

ARCT has awarded a 30 million AUD signalling contract to Arcadis for the Inland Rail freight project that will connect Melbourne to Brisbane…

BLS Puts Measures in Place Following 'Unusual Braking Behaviour' of Its MUTZ Trains

Zonegreen Develops Derailer Powered by Sun

Rail safety specialists, Zonegreen, have launched an innovative solar powered derailer, to bring clients environmental and economic benefits…

New European Rail Freight Connection between Belgium and Austria

MSC launches a new rail freight connection between Antwerp and Terminal Wien Süd, one of Austrian Federal Railways' terminals in Vienna.

Blog: New Era of Component Maintenance at VR Fleetcare

Wilhelm Schevelew from VR FleetCare explains the new sustainable era of component maintenance by growing and developing ComponentCare.