Siemens Mobility and Deutsche Bahn present new hydrogen train
Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility have presented the newly developed Mireo Plus H and a newly designed mobile hydrogen storage trailer.
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Peter Reidy to return to KiwiRail as CEO
KiwiRail have announced the return of Peter Reidy to the role of CEO, nearly four years after he left the position to become CEO at Fletcher Construction.
New tool launched to help British rail industry measure social value
The Rail Social Value Tool was co-funded by Network Rail and helps to measures the social value of rail investments and infrastructure projects.
Network Rail cracks down on metal cable thieves in South Yorkshire
Network Rail and the British Transport Police are using new surveillance techniques to stop railway vandals in South Yorkshire.
Elizabeth line confirmed to open on 24 May 2022
Transport for London have confirmed the opening date of the Elizabeth line, pending safety approvals, which will transform travel across the capital.
ARA welcome COVID-19 rail recovery commitment
The ARA have welcomed the Victorian Budget which delivers significant funding to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the rail network.
New signalling system commissioned for Great Northern’s route to London
The new signalling system, which replaces outdated components with digital equipment, will offer Great Northern passengers more reliable journeys to the City of London.
ÖBB RCG transport vehicles from Spain to Austria sustainably for the first time
ÖBB RCG organised the first test train from Barcelona to St. Valentin/Schwertberg to transport goods from Spain to Austria on rail instead of road.
TransPennine Express invest £100k to boost accessibility in the North
Electronic devices that help visually impaired people navigate stations have been installed thanks to a £100k investment by TransPennine Express.
Siemens Mobility to supply battery powered Mireo Plus B trains in Denmark
Siemens Mobility will supply the innovative and energy-efficient hybrid battery powered locomotives to the Midtjyske Jernbaner in Denmark.
ÖBB announce investment of €1 billion in renewable energies by 2030
ÖBB will invest in hydroelectric power plants, photovoltaic systems, and traction current from wind power by 2030 to achieve their sustainability goals.
Amtrak pledge to reduce 40 per cent greenhouse gas emissions
Amtrak will fully transition all electricity to carbon-free sources by 2030, committing their future to sustainable travel for passengers.
RIA launch Self-Assessment Tool to assess innovation readiness levels
The new RIA Self-Assessment Tool will ask users a series of questions to determine their innovation readiness.
CHSRA board approves 90-mile San Jose to Merced project section
CHSRA board have unanimously approved the project section following the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report.
Alstom awarded maintenance contract by Alpha Trains Group for 70 locomotives
Alstom have been awarded a long-term maintenance contract by Alpha Trains Group to maintain part of its locomotive fleet for the next eight years.