$40m in grants awarded to improve road-rail crossing safety in five States
The grants will help commuter rail authorities in California, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington eliminate hazards at highway-railway crossings.
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New consultation launched to improve Manchester’s railways
While the public are being asked to stay at home, the rail industry is using this opportunity to plan improvements around Manchester ready for when passengers return in much greater numbers.
SNCF orders three additional OMNEO Regio 2N trains from Bombardier
Manufactured in Hauts-de-France, and certified ‘Made in France’, the new trains are set to modernise and improve services on France’s busiest lines.
WESTbahn chooses Nokia’s train-to-ground communications network
Nokia has been selected by Austrian rail operator WESTbahn to implement a secure, high-performance and high-bandwidth train-to-ground communications solution across the operator’s new expanded fleet of intercity trains.
Metro Trains Melbourne introduces thermal imaging cameras to tackle trespassing
By using thermal imaging, optical distance sensors and artificial intelligence, Metro hopes to deter illegal trespassing and keep both passengers and staff safe.
Bombardier’s Chinese JV to supply 16 new high-speed train CR400AF cars
The new contract to supply the high-speed cars represents the second order from CHINA RAILWAY for Bombardier's CR400AF train cars.
Rail Baltica signs first agreement for local stop at Kohila, Estonia
Further agreements are due to be finalised in 2021, with all of the municipalities where Rail Baltica stops will be built.
Investment in rail research could ‘level up’ Northern England economy, according to report
According to a new study, UK government investment into rail research at the Universities of Leeds and Huddersfield would deliver significant benefits to the North of England's economy.
UWC wins tender to supply 810 high-capacity gondola cars to Mongolia
The United Wagon Company has been successful in its tender to supply the freight cars to Mongolia, beating six other competing companies.
HS1 to develop augmented reality technology to virtually replicate rail assets
The technology will monitor the real-time performance of rail assets and allow for the swift detection and repair of faults.
Stadler signs contract with FART to deliver eight narrow-gauge multiple units
The order represents the first time that Stadler will build new, customised narrow-gauge multiple units for regional and cross-border rail transport in Ticino.
Track laying works begin for Etihad Rail on UAE national railway network
Upon completion, the railway will redefine logistics and transport in the region, providing a modern, safe, efficient and sustainable mode of transport that will connect all regions of the UAE to its neighbouring GCC countries.
SNCF orders 33 OMNEO Regio 2N trains from Bombardier Transportation
The new order is part of an agreement signed in 2010 for Bombardier to provide a maximum of 860 OMNEO Regio 2N trains to SNCF.
HS2 introduces new health and safety passport system
The new system will share vital health and safety information across contractors and help to ensure consistency of standards and performance.
DB agrees new ‘Noise Protection Target 2030’ with German government
The German federal government and Deutsche Bahn have announced that a further 1,250km of infrastructure will be equipped with passive noise protection measures, to better protect more citizens living near railway lines.