ABB contributes to the world’s first emission-free rail maintenance vehicle
Epiroc has worked with ABB to develop the e-drivetrain for Railcare’s battery-powered vehicle for rail maintenance applications.
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Bombardier begins mid-life overhaul of Israel Railways’ double-deck fleet
The contract covers Israel Railways’ fleet of 143 TWINDEXX double-deck coaches and will include interior and exterior technical works in order to modernise the rolling stock.
Rail Operations (UK) Ltd orders 30 Class 93 tri-mode trains from Stadler
The Class 93 trains can operate at a higher speed than trainsets already in operation in the UK and will work to significantly reduce carbon emissions.
Siemens Mobility to design, install and commission first high-speed rail network in Egypt
Siemens will design, install, commission and maintain a high-speed rail network of 1000km, the first of its kind in Egypt.
Amtrak CEO issues safety and security statement ahead of Inauguration
In the statement, Bill Flynn, CEO of Amtrak, says that following the recent attack on the U.S. Capitol, the railroad corporation is "taking extra steps to continue ensuring the safety of our employees and customers in Washington DC and across our network" in preparation for the Inauguration of Joe Biden.
Stadler to provide up to 20 firefighting and rescue trains to ÖBB
The €240 million contract enables ÖBB to order up to 20 of the trains from Stadler, with an initial order for five already placed.
$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.
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.