Tanta–El Mansoura–Damietta rail project in Egypt supported by EIB 12 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review The EIB agreement will see up to €1.5 million in grant finance support the redevelopment of 118km of line between Tanta and Damietta.
Latest California high-speed rail project construction photos released 12 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review The photos show the first iconic structure on the high-speed rail alignment nearing completion - the double arches spanning the San Joaquin River that will serve as the gateway into Northern Fresno.
ŽSSK reveals RegioPanter EMU for the Žilina and Trenčín region 12 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review Representing a €160 million investment from ŽSSK, the new EMUs will provide passengers with a wide range of modernised benefits.
UWC receives RC FRT certification for two articulated hopper cars 12 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review The hopper cars have the potential to increase Russia's rail network’s carrying capacity and reduce the price of transporting freight.
Chicago area upgrades to GURU PC® for passenger car freeze protection 12 February 2020 | By ThermOmegaTech The Chicago area commuter regional rail operator has upgraded to GURU PC® for passenger car freeze protection.
Electrostar manufacturers and suppliers agree on new ETCS approach 11 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review Siemens Mobility, Bombardier and Porterbrook have come to an agreement on the best approach to introducing ETCS on existing Electrostar units.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms HS2 will go ahead 11 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review The UK Prime Minister has confirmed that HS2 will go ahead, with construction for Phase 1 from London to the West Midlands set to begin in April 2020.
‘My Driver by Thalys’ service adds new mobility options 11 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review Thalys passengers can now choose between around 50 local taxi fleets to complete their rail journeys via the Thalys app or website.
XRAIL secures funding from HSBC UK for expansion into Saudi Arabia 11 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review The funding contract will help XRAIL to deliver its maintenance requirements for its Saudi Arabia’s Haramain High Speed Railway contract.
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group continues expansion of its Carrier network 11 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review Following the acquisition of Rail Time Polska Sp. z.o.o. in 2019, ÖBB Rail Cargo Group's Carrier network has now expanded into 12 European countries.
Network Rail joins Transport for the South East partnership 10 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review Network Rail has joined the board of the Transport for the South East partnership - a new body created to improve the transport network and grow the economy of the UK's South East area.
UK government takes action to improve service on West Midlands Trains 10 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review Following bad performance, the UK Transport Secretary has announced that West Midlands Railway will be required to invest £20 million to improve service.
Northern and Network Rail unveil new Wigan train depot 7 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review The new depot will allow Northern to streamline its maintenance processes, subsequently improving UK rail performance and punctuality.
Four U.S. states with highest railroad trespasser strikes revealed in FRA report 7 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review California, New York, Florida, and Texas have been named in a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) report as having the highest number of fatal railroad trespasser strikes between 2012 and 2017.
Transport for Wales introduces sign language app for the deaf community 7 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review The app has been designed to improve accessibility and inclusion on the Transport for Wales network and make travel easier for deaf passengers.
