More than $56 million in grants will improve rail safety and efficiency in the U.S.
Safety and services will be improved across the United States after 18 projects in 16 states receive funding from the Federal Railroad Administration.
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PLPR-equipped trains help to almost double track maintenance capacity
As well as benefitting passengers, PLPR provides a safer method of track inspection by reducing unnecessary track visits and helping to get boots off the ballast.
Operation of Bombardier’s TRAXX DC3 locomotive is authorised in Italy
The E494 locomotives have achieved authorisation to operate on the Italian rail network, and commercial service is planned to begin in March 2019.
Do you want to know what fuel is being used to power your train?
The study of regular train users was launched in anticipation of the new hydrogen trains coming to the UK in the early 2020s.
Northern leaders back plans to revolutionise the UK’s railway in the north
Political and business leaders from across the North of England come together to support plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail – the region’s biggest transport intervention since the Industrial Revolution.
Artificial intelligence for distributed sensor systems
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) could in future enable measuring systems of rail vehicles to independently analyse data as well as generate and classify information. This is the field in which Lenord + Bauer and STMicroelectronics are working. In a joint project, they have developed a demonstrator with a…
Arriva secures its largest rail contract in the Czech Republic
Arriva entered the emerging Czech rail market in 2013 and currently operates urban rail services in Prague and a long-distance service to Slovakia.
£5.5 million available for projects developing ‘first of a kind’ tech for railways
The funding is part of the third round of Innovate UK’s initiative, and is focused on technology that will improve environmental performance.
NSW government orders 17 additional Waratah trains from Downer
The new trains will provide features that enhance the customer’s travelling experience, and make the rail network accessible for all.
TransPennine Express is first UK TOC to use WhatsApp for customer service
The popular social media platform means customers now have an additional customer service channel to communicate with the operator.
MoU between Etihad Rail and ZonesCorp establishes new railway logistics facility
The agreement was signed by Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, and Saeed Eisa Mohammed Al Khyeli, Director-General of ZonesCorp.
Union Pacific reports Positive Train Control progress
Union Pacific and freight and passenger railroads will continue working together to safely implement PTC on the remaining 4,000 required route miles.
DfT seeks passenger views on bid to extend pay-as-you-go across rail network
The consultation feedback in the southeast will be used when considering how to implement PAYG more widely across other urban or commuter areas.
European Commission prohibits combination of Siemens and Alstom
The two companies believed merging would have created a European player with the ability to cope with growing competition from non-EU companies.
HS2 confirms London Euston and Old Oak Common construction teams
HS2 Ltd names the construction teams that will deliver the project’s London terminus and its west London super-hub at Old Oak Common.