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Amtrak Completes Positive Train Control Installation
Amtrak has now completed the installation of positive train control (PTC) across its entire 898 miles of track it owns.
17 Aug 2020Infrastructure -
Alstom Implements Signalling System in Argentina
Alstom has implemented its signalling system on the San Martín Line in Argentina and will provide 15 months of technical support.
17 Aug 2020Infrastructure -
Alstom Calls Bombardier Quarterly Results 'Unexpected and Negative'
Following the publication by Bombardier of its quarterly results, Alstom calls the developments at Transportation 'unexpected and negative'.
11 Aug 2020Business -
Hitachi and Bombardier to Supply 23 Frecciarossa Trains to Trenitalia
Hitachi Rail and Bombardier have signed a contract with Trenitalia to design and build 23 Frecciarossa 1000 very high-speed trains.
11 Aug 2020Rolling Stock -
Alstom Begins Validation Tests for Prima T8 in Azerbaijan
Alstom has started the validation tests for its Prima T8 AZ8A locomotives for Azerbaijan. They are being performed on the main freight line.
7 Aug 2020Rolling Stock -
Commission Approves Alstom's Acquisition of Bombardier
The European Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of Bombardier Transportation by Alstom, following Alstom's commitments.
3 Aug 2020Business -
Germany to Get World's First Hydrogen Filling Station for Passenger Trains
A ground-breaking ceremony has taken place for the new hydrogen refuelling station that is to be built in Lower Saxony, Germany.
29 Jul 2020Infrastructure -
EUROFIMA Signs €240m Financing Transaction with FS Italiane
Eurofima has entered into a financing transaction with FS Italiane. It will loan 240 million euros to the Italian operator for 14 years.
29 Jul 2020Business -
Alstom Delivers 55m Citadis Trams to Dublin
Alstom has delivered the first two of eight new 55m Citadis trams to Ireland for operation on the Luas tram network in Dublin.
29 Jul 2020Rolling Stock -
Alstom Delivers Power Supply and Interlocking Systems in Egypt
Alstom has successfully delivered its power supply and interlocking systems for the Mallawi section of the Beni Suet-Asyut line in Egypt.
28 Jul 2020Infrastructure -
Pilot Project on Digital Automatic Coupling Launches
The German Ministry of Transport has launched a project to test and certify digital automatic coupling. A DB-led consortium will run it.
27 Jul 2020Science and Technology -
Siemens Mobility Wins Train Cab Radio Contract in Norway
Siemens Mobility has won a contract with Norske tog AS to supply 570 train cab radios for GSM-R with an option to upgrade to FRMCS.
23 Jul 2020Science and Technology -
Additional 1m GBP for Breeze Hydrogen Train Programme
Alstom and Eversholt Rail are investing a further 1 million GBP into the hydrogen train Breeze in order to accelerate the UK hydrogen sector.
22 Jul 2020Rolling Stock -
Tunnel Safety and Security Systems Contract Awarded for Madrid-Asturias High-Speed Line
Alstom is part of a consortium that has won a contract for the tunnel safety and security systems on the Madrid-Asturias high-speed line.
21 Jul 2020Infrastructure -
Inspiro Metro for Sofia Leaves Factory in Poland
The first Inspiro metro train from the options contract with Metropolitan EAD has left the factory in Poland for Sofia, Bulgaria.
21 Jul 2020Rolling Stock -
First TRAXX MS3 Locomotives Enter Commercial Trial Operation in Czech Republic
The first TRAXX MS3 locomotives have entered service for CD Cargo. They meet the new Czech electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
20 Jul 2020Rolling Stock