Bombardier receives BiLevel commuter rail car order from U.S. West Coast
A total of 28 Bombardier BiLevel commuter rail cars have been ordered by two U.S. West Coast transportation authorities, representing a $108 million contract.
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Plan unveiled for development of HS2 connections in East Midlands
The £2.7 billion transport plan will improve transport across the East Midlands, as well as delivering thousands of highly-skilled jobs and new homes.
Eress welcomes Luxembourg’s CFL as its 9th EU partner
Eress - Europe’s leading railway energy partnership - has welcomed Luxembourg's national railway company, CFL, as its ninth EU partner.
U.S. DOT FRA announces $302.6 million in railroad repair grants across nine states
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced the recipients of more than $302 million in grant funds to help repair and rehabilitate railroad infrastructure on 12 projects across nine states.
Alstom to conduct world-first ATO tests on regional trains in Germany
Alstom's test project, scheduled to begin in 2021, will explore implementing Automatic Train Operation in daily passenger operation of regional trains.
Infrabel to implement artificial intelligence solution in COVID-19 fight
Infrabel's new AI solution can determine if social distancing and facial covering requirements are being met by employees.
Draft environmental document to be released for Burbank–Los Angeles high-speed rail section
On Friday 29 May 2020, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is to release the project-level draft environmental document covering the approximately 14-mile Burbank to Los Angeles Project section.
3D View Display solution enhances ProRail ERTMS preparations
Agility3 have recently developed and delivered a 3D View Display solution for ProRail, the Dutch rail infrastructure manager, to prepare for the upcoming implementation of the new European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS).
Siemens Mobility receives Smartron locomotives order from BDŽ
BDŽ has ordered a total number of 10 Smartron locomotives from Siemens Mobility, with delivery expected to begin by February 2021.
HS2 releases first images of first two tunnel boring machines
The images follow the opening of a public vote to pick the names for the first two of 10 tunnel boring machines prior to manufacturing.
Australian rail industry survey reveals COVID-19 support priorities
The survey found that the Australian rail industry considers the continuation of infrastructure projects as the top support priority amidst COVID-19.
HS2 adopts new advanced emissions identification scheme
The new Emissions Compliance Verification (ECV) scheme sets strict emission requirements for both on- and off-road vehicles and plant.
European Train Control System trials completed on GWR train
The ETCS trial was able to go ahead despite the COVID-19 pandemic by utilising innovative temporary remote monitoring equipment.
Northern City Line transformation completed by GTR and Network Rail
The transformation included renovations within four stations along the Northern City Line, as well as cleaning and renewal of tracks.
Plans for Birmingham Moseley Railway Station officially submitted
The re-development of Moseley Station moves the project to reopen the Birmingham Camp Hill railway line a step closure to completion.