Alstom’s Coradia iLint hydrogen train makes its Swedish debut 26 August 2021 | By Global Railway Review The first hydrogen-powered train in the world, Alstom’s Coradia iLint passenger train is making its debut in Östersund, Sweden, with aims to reduce CO2 emissions and help decarbonise rail transport.
Rosehill Rail is awarded contract with Belgian railway operator Infrabel 25 August 2021 | By Rosehill Rail Rosehill Rail has been awarded an eight-year contract with Belgian national railway operator, Infrabel, to accelerate EU growth and its rail industry.
Moscow Central Circle trials its first double-decker electric train 25 August 2021 | By Global Railway Review The Moscow Central Circle (MCC), one of Moscow’s most important transport networks, has inaugurated the trial of its first double-decker electric train, running for 15 days until 8 September 2021.
ScotRail to release public survey on proposed new timetables 24 August 2021 | By Global Railway Review As customers return to using Scotland’s Railway, ScotRail amidst a public consultation, is unveiling plans for the release of new timetables from May 2022, showing that it is ‘Fit for The Future’.
Alpha Trains upgrades Desiro ML currently leased to ODEG 23 August 2021 | By Global Railway Review Siemens Mobility, on behalf of Alpha Trains, has converted the regional multiple units from three- to four-car trainsets.
Malaysia’s SMH Rail unveils new environmentally-friendly locomotive 23 August 2021 | By Global Railway Review Equipped with advanced technology, the ‘H10 Series’ locomotive is four times more fuel efficient than road freight transport on average.
Siemens Mobility to deliver CBTC system for Malaysia to Singapore line 20 August 2021 | By Global Railway Review Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract to design, install and commission the first Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) technology for the Malaysia and Singapore cross border link.
U.S. high-speed rail line between Bakersfield and Palmdale moves step closer 20 August 2021 | By Global Railway Review California High-Speed Rail Authority directors have approved the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) for the approximately 80-mile Bakersfield to Palmdale project alignment section.
Etihad Rail signs latest partnership with UAE steel manufacturer AGIS 20 August 2021 | By Global Railway Review Al Ghurair Iron & Steel (AGIS) is the latest UAE based manufacturer to sign a partnership deal with Etihad Rail, to use the UAE National Rail Network to transport its steel products across the nation.
ORR figures reveal the lowest record of train emissions due to COVID-19 19 August 2021 | By Global Railway Review The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has released data outlining the lowest level of emissions, on record, across Great Britain’s railway network during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Railpool purchases 20 multisystem locomotives from Siemens Mobility 19 August 2021 | By Global Railway Review Siemens Mobility is set to deliver 20 Vectron MS multisystem locomotives to one of Europe’s leading rail vehicle rental companies, Railpool, beginning in March 2022.
New Hydrogen Strategy revealed to transform the UK rail industry 19 August 2021 | By Global Railway Review The new government Hydrogen Strategy outlines how the UK rail industry can be supported through the development of hydrogen economies and continue to excel as one of the ‘greenest ways’ of travel.
ÖBB purchases 21 additional Desiro ML trains from Siemens Mobility 18 August 2021 | By Global Railway Review ÖBB continues to expand its existing commuter and regional train fleet, with an additional order of 21 four-car, state-of-the-art Desiro ML trains from Siemens Mobility.
GTR seeks help from disabled practitioners to educate rail staff 18 August 2021 | By Global Railway Review Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has trained almost 3,000 client-focused colleagues from its rail line services, in order to improve the service given to disabled and older commuters.
Avanti West Coast partners with BT to upgrade rail line Wi-Fi coverage 17 August 2021 | By Global Railway Review Avanti West Coast is investing £45 million in a deal with BT to boost digital connectivity for customers on the West Coast Main Line, through upgrades to mobile and Wi-Fi infrastructure.
