First Semi-Autonomous Train Runs on French Rail Network
Success for the Autonomous Train project: a Prima BB 27000 locomotive ran semi-autonomously on the French national rail network under ERTMS.
17th Dec 2020Science and Technology
EP20 Electric Locomotive has Won the RZD Rolling Stock Best Quality Competition
Novocherkassk Locomotive Building Plant (NEV), belonging to Transmashholding, has taken the top spot in the RZD competition for its EP20 electric locomotive
28th Sep 2016Europe
Progress on the American High-Speed Rail Act
Seth Moulton introduced the American High-Speed Rail Act which proposes to invest $205 billion in the US's high-speed rail infrastructure.
15th Dec 2020Policy
123 Brand New Vehicles Set to Feature at InnoTrans 2016 Outdoor Display
International manufacturers will be presenting 123 of the latest-generation locomotives and rolling stock at the InnoTrans 2016 Outdoor Display
14th Sep 2016Europe
InnoTrans 2016 – Day 0: Press Day
InnoTrans 2016 kicks off on Monday with press day, featuring an opening press conference, a press tour and press conferences by Frauscher and Mercedes.
19th Sep 2016Events
European Year of Rail 2021 Reaches Provisional Agreement
The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on making 2021 the European Year of Rail.
13th Nov 2020Policy
AMTRAK Investment Package to Advance Washington Union Station Concourse Modernisation
Amtrak will use a portion of its $2.45 billion investment for the modernisation of Washington Union Station passenger rail concourse along with...
27th Sep 2016Americas
Railway-News Magazine Issue 4 2020
Issue 4 of 2020 of the Railway-News magazine, with features including Hydrogen Is a Distraction and the digital InnoTrans Convention.
9th Nov 2020Business
Zonegreen Celebrates Milestone Order
Zonegreen has reached a major milestone in its 12-year history: the 2,000th order of its depot safety equipment.
29th Oct 2020Supplier News
Delhi Metro Receives 800th Bombardier MOVIA Metro Car
Bombardier has delivered its 800th MOVIA metro car for the Delhi Metro. The remaining 16 units will be delivered by the end of 2020.
28th Oct 2020Rolling Stock
Moldova: CFM Takes Possession of 12 Diesel Locomotives
The EBRD, the EU and the EIB have contributed funding by way of grants and loans for 12 diesel locomotives for Moldova's state operator CFM.
15th Jul 2020Rolling Stock
Skoda Transportation to Acquire Ekova Electric
Skoda Transportation has announced its intention to acquire Ekova Electric in the Czech city of Ostrava. Share transferral expected in 2021.
9th Jul 2020Business
Deutsche Bahn Opens New Training Centre in Cologne
Deutsche Bahn has opened a new training centre in Cologne, where it will train new apprentices and upskill its existing workforce.
14th Nov 2019Science and Technology
Schaltbau Invests in New Optical Measuring System
Schaltbau Machine Electrics have recently invested in a new optical measuring system to improve productivity and quality.
16th Jan 2020Supplier News
Network Rail Awards CP6 Signalling Contracts
Network Rail has awarded several CP6 signalling frameworks. They went to Alstom, Siemens, and a JV between Hitachi and Limbrooke Services.
7th Feb 2020Infrastructure
UK's East West Rail Phase 2 Gets Green Light
Phase 2 of the East West Rail project in the UK has been given the green light. It is part of the rail link between Oxford and Cambridge.
5th Feb 2020Infrastructure