SJ sees record levels of passenger traffic in 2018
In comparison to 2017, Sweden’s national passenger operator saw a great increase in the number of passenger journeys in 2018.
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CER General Assembly endorses new set of policy priorities
It will be on the basis of this policy agenda that the CER will engage with commissioners and members of the European Parliament during 2019.
MTR Nordic’s new app was specifically designed for train commuters
MTR created the app using a 4,000-strong passenger survey together with in-depth analysis of travel patterns and traffic disruptions.
Zonegreen urges depot operators to review earthing procedures
Zonegreen’s solutions are currently installed in facilities across the UK to offer protection against the risks posed by overhead lines.
Trump urged to put aside political differences with Governor Newsom to make U.S. HSR a reality
The Rail Passengers Association has stated that Trump’s latest move on high-speed rail breaks his campaign promises and Americans need Trump to fulfill his pledge to become an infrastructure president.
Catherine Trautmann receives the European Railway Award 2019
First organised in 2007, the European Railway Award celebrates and recognises the political and technical contributions of accomplished individuals to the rail sector.
Akiem and Bombardier launch the TRAXX DC3 locomotive in Poland
The TRAXX DC3 locomotive is now the most modern and efficient locomotive operating under direct current in Poland.
Indian Railways orders $42 million worth of traction equipment from ABB
The traction equipment is expected to improve rail operator’s efficiency and strengthen sustainable transportation in India.
Demolition begins at HS2’s Washwood Heath depot site
The new depot site will be HS2’s only rolling stock maintenance depot for Phases One and 2a of the UK’s new high-speed rail network.
A Head of Terms contract will allow UAE’s rail network to connect to the Khalifa Port
The rail terminal capacity at Khalifa Port is expected to be the largest of its kind within the UAE, accommodating 2.4 million containers yearly.
NSW Government signs contract for $1.26 billion regional rail fleet
The new vehicles will replace the existing XPT, XPLORER and Endeavour trains, some of which are close to 36 years old and nearing the end of their lifespan.
Consultation into Britain’s rail fares structure calls for radical reform
Britain’s biggest ever rail fares consultation reveals eight out of 10 respondents want the system overhauled; nine out of 10 want consideration of smart or electronic tickets (with the potential for price capping); and eight out of 10 want consideration of fares based on encouraging travel to fill up empty…
Over $4.5 billion investment pledged for new high-speed railway in Russia
Connecting Chelyabinsk and Yekaterinburg, the new high-speed rail link funded by the RDIF and Siemens will stretch 220km and travel at speeds of 300km/h.
Rail Safety Week will return to North America in September 2019
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. and Operation Lifesaver Canada are working on the week-long event to encourage safe behaviour near and on railways.
Network Rail refurbishes snow ploughs to help improve winter operations
To help keep Britain’s railway infrastructure running in winter weather, Network Rail will be refurbishing its snow ploughs for the first time in 20 years.
