Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 05 September-09 September 2022.
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Siemens and DB test hydrogen train and mobile fuelling station for first time
Siemens and DB have tested an innovative hydrogen train and mobile fuelling station which will be used in regular passenger service as of 2024.
Etihad Rail connect ICAD railway freight terminal with main line
Etihad Rail have successfully completed the connection between the railway freight terminal at the ICAD and the UAE National Rail Network.
ERFA believe increasing energy prices threaten rail freight market
The ERFA believe that measures should be taken by European Member States to support the rail freight sector during rising energy prices.
Stimio and CBM team for predictive supply chain solution
Stimio and CBM are pooling their expertise to provide mobility actors with an innovative solution that combines connected maintenance with predictive supply chain management.
Six grants awarded under EU-Rail’s first Call for Proposals 2022-1
Six projects, worth €568.4 million, will be funded under the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking 2022-1 first Call for Proposals for rail research & innovation activities.
ZF at InnoTrans 2022: “Shaping Smart Transportation. NOW”
Efficient, electrified, sustainable: ZF will present products and services for rail, bus and other transport applications at InnoTrans 2022.
CER calls for strategy to protect affordable energy supply for rail
CER have called upon the European Commission and Member States to develop a strategy which ensures affordable energy supply for rail transportation.
ABB to showcase sustainable rail innovation at InnoTrans 2022
ABB will showcase a range of efficient, cost-effective, and high-performance power supply solutions to facilitate the energy transition at InnoTrans 2022.
CHSRA reveal draft environmental document for Palmdale to Burbank section
A draft environmental document for the more than 30-mile Palmdale to Burbank section has been released by the CHSRA.
Anne-Marie Trevelyan appointed new UK Secretary of State for Transport
Anne-Marie Trevelyan has been appointed as the new UK Secretary of State for Transport, and the rail industry has reacted to the news.
New ARA report confirms need for national local content policy
An ARA report entitled Towards a National Local Content Policy has confirmed that a national approach to local content policies would deliver significant benefits.
Vecow launches its IVX-1000 in-vehicle computing workstation
Vecow Co., Ltd. has introduced a brand-new in-vehicle computing workstation - the IVX-1000 - powered by 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 Processor.
Rail Baltica announce 2nd stage of Latvia mainline construction procurement
Rail Baltica have entered the 2nd stage of procurement process for mainline construction, with qualified candidates now invited to submit technical and financial offers.
Ukrainian Railways receives further funding boost from EBRD
EBRD has repurposed €98.8 million to give Ukrainian Railways a financial boost to address their urgent liquidity needs.