ODEG orders 23 regional trains for use on the Elbe-Spree network
Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn GmbH (ODEG) has ordered 23 Desiro HC regional trains from Siemens for service on the Elbe-Spree network. The order is worth approximately €300 million.
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ÖBB rail freight relies on digitalisation for the Asia-Europe corridor
With the intention to set new standards in rail logistics with the use of state-of-the-art digitisation tools, Thomas Kargl, Member of the Board of Rail Cargo Group, and Alexander Kochukov, CEO of Digital Logistics LLC, signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
New high-speed service between London and Edinburgh is confirmed
The news that FirstGroup has procured Hitachi’s latest AT300 125mph intercity electric trains confirms that the new high-speed service will be going ahead.
Britain’s railway to use new punctuality measures to help improve performance
From April 2019 and as part of an ongoing plan to improve performance and reduce delays, Britain’s train operators and Network Rail will publish new measures of train punctuality.
Australia’s Inland Rail will reduce both costs and emissions
With freight between Melbourne and Brisbane set to double by 2050, Australia requires dedicated rail freight infrastructure that avoids Sydney.
UIC signs MoU with Latin American Railway Association ALAF
The objective of the UIC Latin America Regional Assembly can be summarised as the “creation of a professional environment that maximises the potential in available competencies, guaranteeing value for money for our members”.
ProRail rolls out new CCTV system at major rail stations in the Netherlands
ProRail is rolling out CBNL’s 26GHz point-to-multipoint technology to provide connectivity for new CCTV deployment across 15 railway stations.
Renovation of Eurotunnel’s passenger shuttles is entrusted to Bombardier
In the 25-year period since the opening of the Channel Tunnel, these shuttles have each travelled an average of 300 round trips per month.
A fast-charging system has been revealed for Class 230 battery trains
The capabilities of the patented fast-charge system have been successfully demonstrated to the Department for Transport and Innovate UK.
CN invests more than $245 million into Saskatchewan’s rail infrastructure
Recent investments in locomotives, capacity, infrastructure and train crews are supporting the safe and efficient movement of goods across Canada.
ÖBB orders 61 Vectron MS locomotives from Siemens Mobility
With deliveries scheduled to begin in March 2020, an additional 61 Vectron MS vehicles will be operated by Austrian Federal Railways.
State-of-the-art rail terminal to improve Genk-Antwerp rail connection
Allowing for an even easier cargo shift from road to rail, the H.Essers Railport Genk rail terminal will be used to improve the rail freight connection between Genk and Antwerp-Ghent-Zeebrugge.
Scottish freight community plans to boost freight across the network
Transport Scotland called on Network Rail to grow rail freight over the next control period, and so a growth programme has been created.
New homes could benefit from green energy sourced from HS2
According to HS2 Ltd, the company building Britain’s new high-speed rail network, heat recycled from high-speed trains could power hundreds of new homes.
LNER announces new Azuma trains will enter service in May
The first Azuma train will run on the London - Leeds route, with further trains being phased into service on the rest of the route over the coming months.
