Latest Interlockings News

France: Alstom Commissions First ARGOS Digital Interlocking System in Montbard

Alstom has successfully commissioned the new-generation ARGOS computerised interlocking system at a site in Montbard, near Dijon, France.

Siemens and SBB to Digitalise Interlockings Across Switzerland

Siemens Mobility has signed a long-term strategic framework with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) to digitalise interlockings across its network…

Siemens Mobility to Digitalise Europe's Largest Light Rail Interlocking System

Ruhrbahn has contracted Siemens Mobility to digitalise light rail control and safety technology in Essen and Mülheim an der Ruhr.

Australia: Hitachi Rail Upgrades AutoHaul™ Interlocking System

Hitachi Rail is upgrading the interlocking system for Rio Tinto’s autonomous heavy haul rail network, AutoHaul™ in Western Australia. 

Alstom to Supply Irish Rail with Smartlock Interlocking and ETCS in Cork

Alstom will provide its Smartlock computer-based interlocking system and ETCS for Irish Rail's Cork Area Commuter Rail (CACR) network. 

BMDV and DB Advance Planning for Germany's Digital Railway

BMDV and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have agreed to increase the financing for Germany's digital railway from 1.7 billion to 2.7 billion EUR.

Kazakhstan Railways and Alstom Announce New Cooperation Agreement

Kazakhstan Railways and Alstom have announced an expansion of their partnership with the signing of a new cooperation agreement.

Innovative Track Warning System // ZÖLLNER & SYSTRA

ZÖLLNER Signal and SYSTRA have co-developed a new automatic audible and visual warning system for work on railway lines.

Installing the EUROLOCKING Interlocking System at Gruyères Station

The 12th BÄR Bahnsicherung EUROLOCKING was put into service at Gruyères station on the Fribourg Public Transport Company (TPF) network.

Wanted: Future Interlocking Technology

With SBB interlocking contracts coming to an end, RUBI Railtec have been considering what the interlocking of the future might look like.

BÄR's EUROLOCKING Interlocking with Iltis Control System in Operation

BÄR's 11th EUROLOCKING interlocking system was put into operation at St-Légier station, for the first time with an Iltis control system.

Commissioning EUROLOCKING Interlocking Number 10

On 6 March 2022, the tenth EUROLOCKING Interlocking system from BÄR was put into operation at Buttes station on the "Ligne 221".

Consortium Led by Alstom to Supply Tren Maya Railway Project

A consortium led by Alstom will supply Mexico’s large scale intercity railway project Tren Maya, a comprehensive 1,525 km mobility project.

Electronic Interlocking Commissioned in Duisburg

Electronic interlocking has now been fully commissioned in Duisburg after the second expansion stage was completed at the end of May.

New EUROLOCKING Functions Receive Type Approval

The Federal Office of Transport (BAV) granted Type approval in Switzerland for the new EUROLOCKING functions and interfaces.

Two More Stations Added to the EUROLOCKING Family

BÄR Bahnsicherung announce both the Alle Centre station and Vendlincourt state station will be joining the EUROLOCKING family.

Thales Secures Computer-Based Interlocking Systems Contract in Montreal

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has recently awarded Thales a contract to provide new computer-based interlocking systems across …

Safety Upgrades on Victoria Level Crossings