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HS2 has deployed the first of 10 tunnel boring machines (TBMs) that will be used during phase one of the UK’s new high speed railway.
Alstom has published its 2020-21 results and provided an update on its continuing integration of Bombardier Transportation.
In its update paper into the state of the British railway signalling market, the ORR has expressed concern about Siemens / Alstom dominance.
Hitachi Rail has issued a service recovery plan for reintroducing the Class 800 trains back into service, following the detection of cracks.
With four main functions, the DC Power Manager from intreXis offers fail-safe operation for uninterrupted power supplies.
Greater Manchester’s fleet of 123 Metrolink trams has clocked up over one hundred million kilometres of service since its 2009 introduction.
Four Avelia Euroduplex trains have come into service on Spain’s high-speed rail network after conversion by Alstom and SNCF.
FirstGroup, the company that owns the train operating company TransPennine Express, has agreed a termination fee with the DfT.
RB Rail AS has appointed reviewers to assess the detailed technical design of the Rail Baltica high-speed railway line in Latvia.
Machines offering complete system solutions for track construction and maintenance are among Plasser & Theurer's signature products.
The intelligent sensor systems enable realistic simulations. For example, the optimal timetable can be calculated on the basis of data derived from digital twin...
Edinburgh-based 7N Architects has won a Network Rail and RIBA competition to shape Britain’s future railways.
The project will investigate the use of an innovative track monitoring system that uses AI to detect anomalies on the track infrastructure.
HS2 has confirmed that a team made up of Mace and Dragados will build Birmingham’s new city centre high speed railway station.
The UK's Class 800 high-speed trains have been withdrawn from service after cracks were found in their lifting blocks on the bogies.
The European Commission has announced the route of the Connected Europe Express as part of the European Year of Rail.
PACE Infrastructure Solutions were contracted to provide a bespoke elevated cable management system for a London Bridge Thameslink project.
A Stadler and Siemens Mobility consortium has won a contract to provide the Lisbon Metro with a signalling system and fleet of new trains.
GEOWEB® ballast stabilisation system creates high-stiffness foundation under track for Werrington Dive Under project.
Amtrak CEO Bill Flynn has told a Congressional Committee that America needs high-speed rail links as part of its railway infrastructure.
Alstom has been selected to provide its interchangeable communications-based train control system (I-CBTC) for the Paris Metro.
McCulloch of Unipart Rail are revolutionising traditional methods of track handling, delivering a safer and more productive method of working.
DB Engineering & Consulting has won the tender for constructing part of the line upgrade between Lübeck and Schwerin in Northern Germany.
Avanti West Coast has introduced a new service known as At-Seat Order that enables customers to have food and drink delivered to their seat.
World Passenger Festival will be live this October. Global public transport operators will discuss the transformative era of mobility.
Melbourne Metro Tunnel's 9km tunnels have moved closer to completion, switching the project’s focus on to its five new underground stations.
The first open public procurement contract, for the supply of the cableway components, has been announced for Rail Baltica.
In line with its growth strategy, VR FleetCare recently implemented its first international rolling stock transport solution.
Canadian Pacific Railway has filed a formal objection with the Surface Transportation Board to the Canadian National Merger Waiver.
Network Rail completed extensive upgrades to the line between Euston and Scotland over the early May bank holiday weekend.
BLS will put its first MIKA - a Stadler FLIRT - into service with all 58 trains ordered entering into passenger service by the end of 2024.
Alstom has delivered its 100th electric locomotive to Indian Railways under a 2015 contract for a total of 800 12,000 HP units.
Strategic Cooperation for Rail Treatment: Robel Holding Acquires Stake In Schweerbau International GmbH & Co. KG (SBI).
The DC/DC converters series PCMDS150 from MTM Power® are specially designed for supplying closed sub-systems in rolling stock applications.
The private rail freight operator Lineas has acquired Dutch operator Independent Rail Partner to strengthen its position in the country.
Network Rail has been listed as a Times Top 50 Employer for Women for the year 2021 following steps by the organisation to be more inclusive.
Deutsche Bahn says that by 2030 half of all residents living close to railway tracks will benefit from efforts to reduce noise pollution.
Two companies have been shortlisted to construct more than 10km of viaducts, bridges and embankments for the Sydney Airport Metro.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced 1.69 billion USD in relief funding for Amtrak in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Hitachi Rail has joined the US High Speed Rail Association as a VIP Member in light of the Biden Administration's pro-rail stance.
Alstom will work with Long Island Rail Road for an eight-month period to test the feasibility of battery-electric traction on its network.
With a French office Industrilas will advance the support and help to its current French partners while introducing new customers.
The Stadler-manufactured Capricorn trains for Rhaetian Railway (Switzerland) have won the Red Dot Award 2021 in two categories.
RB Rail AS has chosen its energy engineer for the electrification of the 870km international high-speed Rail Baltica line.
Network Rail has invited private sector companies to invest £1 billion in telecoms infrastructure to upgrade the country's railway network.
TSL-ESCHA's door opening push button PK52 is now available for installation in glass doors of buses and trains.
Canadian National has made a rival bid for Kansas City Southern and has filed a letter with the Surface Transportation Board.
Alstom has won a contract to operate and maintain the Skyway automated people mover system at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston.
Nomad Digital are delighted to announce their latest partnership with Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security.
Sqills has been selected by Swedish rail operator SJ to deliver the S3 Passenger SaaS solution for inventory, reservation, and ticketing.
A consortium comprising Alstom, Thales and Nokia has delivered an ERTMS/ETCS Level 2 signalling upgrade on the E65 railway in Poland.
Why Rail Electrification: the UK rail industry has written an open letter to government to urge for a rolling programme of electrification.
Prevent vanadalism with a simple removable surface protection film – the 3M™ Scotchgard™ Multi-Layer Protective Film 1004.
Focused Technology Solutions have partnered with Railserve in developing a revolutionary derail smart safety device, the Derail Light.
Danish State Railways has chosen to exercise an option from its contract with Talgo to add additional carriages to its train order.
Swiss Federal Railways has ordered 60 IR Dosto (Stadler KISS) double decker electric multiple units from Stadler as a contract option.
Rail Ballast Stabilization: Presto Geosystems' GEOWEB-stabilized ballast reduces ballast movement, aggregate rotation, and rail settlement.
Rolling stock owner and operator RB Group has ordered 3,600 flat cars from Russian freight car manufacturer United Wagon Company (UWC).
Discover why ARCOsystem cable management was the ideal choice for a challenging railway elevated troughing installation project.
Analytics such as real-time passenger intelligence (RTPI), can help to keep passengers and staff informed on safety and train arrival times.
BMT Drive Solutions colleagues in China have taken an important step for the domestic production of gears in the Chinese factory.
Finland has introduced a new 7,000 ton freight train hauled by two Siemens Vectron locomotives, topping its previous 6,000 ton record.
nVent ERICO Modular Lightning Protection for outdoor railway enclosures is a comprehensive solution to protect critical assets and personnel.
Polly Trottenberg has been sworn in as Deputy Transportation Secretary, following her Senate confirmation (82-15) on 14 April 2021.
Ferrovienord (Italy) has ordered 20 Alstom Coradia Stream regional electric trains under a framework agreement signed in 2019.
The new commercial seat Selection feature of S3 Passenger will provide dynamic pricing control, and more revenue management capabilities.
Czech Railways has signed a framework agreement with a consortium comprising Siemens Mobility and Skoda for 180 Viaggio passenger rail cars.
Iarnród Éireann has been implementing the Frequentis fixed railway dispatcher terminal to enhance rail operations across Ireland.
Austrian Federal Railways and Deutsche Bahn have presented the overall best route for the northern approach to the Brenner Base Tunnel.
DAMM and System Partner Consort Digital have been selected for the new, prestigious state-of-the-art Pune Metro Rail Project.
Sqills’ inventory, reservation, and ticketing SaaS platform S3 Passenger first to implement OSDM standard managed by UIC and FSM-Initiative.
To provide ultra-reliable, low latency connectivity, Cisco acquired Fluidmesh - now renamed Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul.
Toyota Motor Europe will supply the fuel cell modules for the CAF-manufactured CIVIA EMU that will be the prototype for the FCH2RAIL project.
France: members of parliament in the National Assembly have voted on the climate and resilience bill which bans short-haul domestic flights.
Four French regions have placed their first order for dual mode electric-hydrogen trains from Alstom, via co-ordinating party SNCF Voyageurs.
STIMIO and Wirepas announce a partnership to deploy massive scale networking of IoT devices within the railway industry.
As the leading producer of warning systems for track construction sites, ZÖLLNER has been securing work sites and personnel for over 25 years.
VR FleetCare signs contract for the modernisation and commercial upgrade of couchette coaches acquired by Norwegian train operator Vy Tog AS.
RegioJet is partnering with Dutch start-up European Sleeper to provide night train services connecting Prague, Berlin, Amsterdam and Brussels.
Aimee Larson, Senior Designer at Camira, explains everything you need to know about creating the perfect fabric for your railway.
How can operators streamline operations to benefit passengers and increase cost effectiveness? Frequentis' Richard Ellis-Edwards explains.
Presto Geosystems’ GEOWEB® 3D geocells technology has supported the rail industry for 40 years, for both new construction and repairs.
Following its acquisition of Bombardier Transportation in January, Alstom has obtained a five-year services contract for Dubai Airport's APM.
Industry leading depot protection systems are just one of the many products offered for the rail sector by FirstClass Safety & Control.
Freight manufacturer UWC has delivered 50 box cars to rail operator Locotrans.The parties signed the contract for the railcars in early 2021.
The British Steel technologies team returns once again with a spring term of technology Tuesdays lunchtime webinars.
CCTV not only provides peace of mind to passengers but opens the doors for TOCs to create new revenue streams when retrofitting rolling stock.
Sheffield-based Mechan is one of the only firms in the country with the ability to design and build bespoke traversers.
Stabilising slopes and landscapes that are adjacent to railways is essential for protecting the performance life of the railway system.
Alstom has installed and commissioned its electronic interlocking system on another section of the Beni Suef-Asyut line in Egypt.
Almost 260 shippers and railroads have submitted letters of support to the STB for the proposed Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger.
The University of Birmingham and Siemens Mobility have signed an MoU for a centre of excellence for rail research and innovation in Goole.
HS2 has presented its design of the Oxford Canal Viaduct that will measure 62.5m and span the canal and towpath between Banbury and Daventry.
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Alstom has acquired Helion Hydrogen Power and Flertex to expand its expertise in the hydrogen and braking system markets respectively.
PTV Group will deliver PTV Visum as the new primary travel demand modelling software for the US State of Florida's FDOT.
When we consider that the real harm numbers for depots are likely to be much higher than recorded, it is clear that changes need to be made.
Us President Biden has laid out his American Jobs Plan that will see more than $600 billion of spending on infrastructure, including rail.
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