ZF cooperates with Deutsche Bahn on its ‘advanced TrainLab’
ZF is working with Deutsche Bahn AG (DB) to test connect@rail, a new advanced condition monitoring system for the rail sector.
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NordWestBahn leases 16 more new trains from Alpha Trains
With this order, Alpha Trains and Transdev continue their successful partnership, adding a further 16 new trains to the Bremen S-Bahn fleet.
Network Rail’s Infrastructure Projects teams recognised for sustainability achievements
The British Safety Council (BSC) has awarded Network Rail’s Infrastructure Projects (IP) Track team a Globe of Honour for sustainability.
BLS Cargo orders 25 locomotives for North-South Corridor cross-border operations
With deliveries to begin at the end of 2020, the Vectron MS locomotives from Siemens Mobility will be used in cross-border operations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium.
MTR experts share passenger experience knowhow at Metro Melbourne
Metro Trains Melbourne hosted the experts from MTR Elizabeth Line and MTR Nordic Group to share expertise, gain insights and experiences into passenger experience initiatives across their respective countries.
SWR celebrates its smart ticketing facilities for ‘Smart Week’
'Smart Week' sees South Western Railway showcasing its range of smart ticketing options, which are currently being used for 56 per cent of journeys.
Network Rail leaders named in list of influential females in engineering
Bridget Rosewell CBE and Loraine Martins MBE have been internationally recognised in the Financial Times' Top 100 Most Influential Women in Engineering list.
HS2 introduces new pre-qualification system for civils sub-contractors
Jo Fautley of Build UK states the Common Assessment Standard has been developed “by industry, for industry, based on standards that clients, contractors and the supply chain have all agreed on.”
Eurostar reports positive performance in Q3
17 October 2019 | By
Eurostar has reported a positive Q3 with growth in passenger volumes and sales revenues.
RB Rail AS elects new Supervisory Board
The re-election of the board comes following the decision to replace Riia Sillave of RB Estonia.
Negotiations started to promote the employment of women in the rail sector
16 October 2019 | By
With women accounting for under 20 per cent of the railway workforce, CER and ETF are starting negotiations to promote female employment.
A review urges the North and Midlands to ‘take control’ of HS2 and NPR
A report by the Northern Powerhouse Independent Review into HS2 says it is important for the North and Midlands to take control of their high-speed rail network and that cancelling the project without viable alternatives will not deliver transformational benefits to the UK economy.
Bane NOR and Adif sign ‘exchange of experience’ cooperation agreement
Norway’s rail infrastructure manager, Bane NOR and the Spanish rail infrastructure manager, Adif, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to create better opportunities for a closer and more flexible cooperation.
Stadler to supply 34 locomotives for TRA in Taiwan
The contract represents Stadler's first major tender for rolling stock within Asia.
Stations Day celebrates the efforts of rail workforce and volunteers
#StationsDay sees the Department for Transport and rail industry celebrating the work of young apprentices, volunteers and staff who keep the railways running.