Maintenance of Switzerland’s ETCS to be undertaken by Alstom
A second 10-year maintenance contract for ETCS has been signed by Alstom and SBB, with the value of the contract coming to over €25 million.
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Railsystems RP GmbH orders two Vectron Dual Mode trains from Siemens
The Vectron Dual Mode locomotives run on a combination of diesel and electric fuel, offering a more sustainable approach to rail transport.
FTA insists government must secure future of HS2
Following uncertainty regarding the future of High Speed Two, FTA has called on government to reassure businesses of its future commitments.
Northern place one third of new Class 195 and Class 331 fleet into service
33 of the planned 101 new trains are already in service on various routes, following a £500 million investment from Northern.
Silver Line rail project to begin construction under new contractor
The 26 mile Silver Line Regional Rail Project will begin field construction during November 2019, with Archer Western Herzog managing the works.
Siemens Mobility recieves Mireo trains order from DB Regio
The regional transport business of Deutsche Bahn AG has placed a third order for seven new Mireo trains from Siemens Mobility.
Eurostar announces new environmental commitments for 25th anniversary
The new commitments include plastic-free service, planting a tree for every Eurostar train service, and gaining a third star from the SRA for food service.
Interoperable ITSO smartcards introduced on Scottish rail
The single ITSO smartcard will intergrate 16 previously unconnected paper ticket and smartcard systems, allowing for an easier and smoother journey.
New TransFER connection built by ÖBB Rail Cargo Group
The new TransFER line will connect Wels, Vienna and Budapest, and will create further network effects for intermodal solutions.
European railways call for agreement on strong Green Deal
The intention is for a deal that will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport and the wider economy by 2050 at the latest.
Amtrak celebrates record 2019 fiscal year performance
Amtrak is claiming improved safety and enhanced passenger experience are the drivers for its record number of customers.
Tender announced for Rail Baltica line station at Riga Airport
The station along the Rail Baltica line will be the first high-speed rail and air traffic connection hub in the Baltic States.
San Bernardino County high-speed rail project to receive $3.25 billion
The project is expected to drastically decrease carbon emissions by removing 4.5 million car journeys yearly and contribute 16,000 employment opportunities.
CEO of BVG to join DB Management Board as part of new structure
Dr Sigrid Nikutta will begin her tenure as a member of the Management Board in January 2020, heading Deutsche Bahn's freight transport business.
Britain’s rail regions take on more responsibility for project delivery
Network Rail's new geographic regions will now take on accountability for the delivery of projects within their region as part of the company's transformation.