Over $1.3 million granted to improve Kentucky’s multimodal freight transportation
The funding will improve public safety and support movement of freight within 21 projects; affecting 17 crossings and four signals.
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Škoda Transportation to replace old high-speed trains in Germany
The new units are equipped with a pressure-tight cabin that allows the passing of other trains in tunnels at high speeds, contributing to comfortable and undisturbed travel.
Operation of ICE 4 equipped with ETCS is approved in Germany
Deutsche Bahn has ordered a total of 137 ICE 4 trains, all equipped with ETCS, which will operate not only in Germany but across national borders.
Network Rail secures record £2 billion to better Surrey’s railway
The money will be spent between 2019-2024 across the route and represents more than a 20 per cent increase on the existing five-year budget.
New UK project seeks partners with solutions that will improve passenger journeys
Following recent market research, Network Rail and Transport Systems Catapult work together to source innovation solutions that could benefit the UK rail network.
London Underground’s Mark Wild to be new Crossrail Chief Executive
Transport for London (TfL) and Crossrail Ltd have announced that Mark Wild will join Crossrail Ltd as Chief Executive from Monday 19 November 2018, taking over from Simon Wright.
New Zealand Government invests in electric locomotives for KiwiRail
In 2016, KiwiRail decided to retire the entire fleet of electric locomotives due to lack of funding, however, the latest investment will help the company to continue operating the trains.
Goldschmidt Thermit Group acquires PLR, a company from Magdeburg
PLR is the sole supplier of ultrasonic and eddy current technology for inspection trains of the German railways (Deutsche Bahn AG).
Transport for Wales rail franchise launches new website
A new era of the railway has begun for the people of Wales & Borders.
Northern Powerhouse Rail is to receive £37 million of development funding
Part of the Autumn Budget has revealed funding that is specifically earmarked to help deliver transport infrastructure in the North of England.
Zonegreen assures worker safety at Willesden depot
Working at heights is always dangerous, however, Zonegreen has come up with a way to minimise the effects of a fall when working high-up.
The major upgrade of the Felixstowe branch line progresses further
Extra track, that is ready to be installed on the line, will help increase freight transportation, reduce congestion and improve rail safety.
Host Card Emulation is the future of smart ticketing
Keith Nation, Managing Director & CTO of ORM discusses removing the need to travel with traditional paper tickets and explores the smarter options available in helping to improve the customer experience.
ORR approves £35 billion plans to boost Britain’s railway
For both passengers and freight operators the approval will help cut delays caused by infrastructure failures, such as track defects.
Renfe and Texas Central sign agreement for the Houston-Dallas high-speed project
The "AVE" Houston-Dallas/Fort Worth will connect cities in less than 90 minutes in a corridor that has two of the first five economic regions of the U.S.
