Bombardier’s joint venture will build 120 new Chinese high-speed train cars
The 120 CR400AF new high-speed cars will be delivered before the end of 2018; continuing the evolution of China’s rail network.
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UK rail passengers will benefit from ‘one-click’ compensation
The automated claims systems, available via smartphones and smartcard registration, will make compensation claims easier for customers.
RIA’s Autumn Budget submission calls for further rolling stock R&D funding
The submission states that no R&D funding for rolling stock “will significantly reduce the ability of suppliers to take high risk leading edge development”.
New protection system improves depot safety
Zonegreen has deployed a new system that improves safety, protects working personnel and keeps operations running smoothly.
Network Rail’s IP Signalling team achieves industry first
Network Rail’s Infrastructure Projects (IP) Signalling team has achieved an industry first – recording the highest ever score in an internationally recognised project management assessment.
Network Rail’s heat-seeking helicopter helps to combat train delays
As part of an ongoing drive to improve train performance, Network Rail’s high-tech thermal imaging helicopter recently flew over Surrey to spot and stop potential railway infrastructure faults.
Positive Train Control one step closer for COASTER commuter trains
San Diego COASTER commuter trains are one step closer to being fully integrated with the Positive Train Control (PTC) safety system, according to North County Transit District (NCTD).
Invest in GREAT & DIT showcase UK rail investment opportunities at InnoTrans
At InnoTrans 2018, the Midlands Engine and Northern Powerhouse jointly exhibited as Invest in GREAT, allowing them to meet with potential overseas investors looking to find out more about opportunities in the UK rail industry; the most buoyant and fastest growing in Europe in terms of existing and planned investment.
UK sub-national Transport Bodies to create joint rail forum
Midlands Connect and Transport for the North have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), committing them to work more closely together towards a mutual vision for rebalancing the UK economy through sustainable transport improvements.
New future of competency management for Australian rail industry workers
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has announced that a new five-year contract has been awarded for the delivery of the ‘Rail Industry Worker Program’ (‘RIW’), the ARA’s national competency management system, on the back of an extensive tender process undertaken by key rail industry organisations.
Innovate UK & DfT seek projects to support cleaner & more efficient railways
Innovate UK is to launch a competition on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT) that will allow businesses to apply for a share of £3.5 million funding to encourage innovation in the UK rail sector, demonstrate new technologies to customers and industry and help to build better railways for…
Record-breaking InnoTrans proves rail sector is booming
With international guest numbers reaching over 161,000 and more than 3,000 exhibitors showcasing their products and solutions, this year’s record-breaking InnoTrans trade fair has once again proved to be the driving force of the rail sector.
Budget approved for expanded rail yard in the Port of Long Beach
Designed to shift more shipping containers from trucks to rail, the new facility will result in a more efficient and sustainable transfer of cargo, helping the Port of Long Beach to stay competitive and meet environmental targets.
New trains for the Liverpool City Region achieve key milestone
To be introduced on to the UK’s Merseyrail network from 2020, the new fleet of Stadler trains has reached a highly significant point in the manufacturing process, with the first car-bodies nearing completion and final assembly about to begin.
Hong Kong high-speed line begins operations
The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High Speed Rail (HSR) link, which connects Hong Kong with the 25,000km high-speed rail network in the Mainland of China, launched passenger services from the brand-new West Kowloon station on 23 September 2018.