Siemens will equip Hungarian railway line with ETCS
New signalling technology will be used in Hungary to ensure the railway network is as efficient, cost-effective and enjoyable as possible…
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TfL’s Elizabeth line maintenance depot begins operations
As well as playing a key part in the running of the Elizabeth line, the new maintenance depot – partly powered by renewable energy – is essential in displaying TfL’s sustainability efforts…
Technological breakthrough to spread across UK rail network
Digital train control is already a reality on the Thameslink core through London Bridge and on Crossrail, and the distribution of the new technology has now been confirmed for the entire rail network…
MTR European Head of Property appointed to bring rail investment model to Europe
In the latest step towards bringing Rail plus Property to Europe, MTR Corporation has appointed a new European Head of Property…
Indian rail contracts worth $4 billion are awarded to Hill International
To increase their presence in the Indian infrastructure market, Hill International will work on doubling two lines within the Indian railway network…
Texas Bullet Train will be connected with Amtrak’s routes
The Texas Bullet Train will now provide a direct connection between Amtrak routes serving the two commercial hubs, helping to facilitate interstate train travel and enhancing the value of the project to travellers nationwide…
‘Root and branch reform’ for rail fares is on the table
Britain’s rail companies, from both the public and private sectors, are launching a public consultation to seek ‘root and branch reform’ of fares and ticketing regulation.
MRCE orders 25 Vectron locomotives from Siemens
Mitsui Rail Capital Europe (MRCE) has ordered a further 25 Vectron locomotives from Siemens.
The transformation of Southend rail has been scheduled
Southend passengers will soon benefit from a bigger and better railway with work scheduled to upgrade the Southend Victoria branch line…
Senegal’s first Coradia Polyvalent train has entered testing
More than 40 people are involved at Alstom’s Reichshoffen site to carry out 6,000 serial tests and 50 validation tests, checking and guaranteeing the Coradia Polyvalent is functioning correctly...
GTR’s new fleet programme passes important milestone
The Siemens-built trains offer passengers full width inter-vehicle gangways, climate-controlled air-conditioning and advanced information systems providing updates in real time…
Hybrid supercapacitors are being developed to power rolling stock
Two companies are working together in the development of supercapacitor technology that could benefit the rail sector globally…
Texas Central has announced a new project manager for the Bullet Train
Bechtel, the largest construction company in the U.S., has agreed to work with Texas Central on project management services regarding the Texas Bullet Train…
Union Pacific is upgrading 10 locomotives to EPA Tier 4 switchers
Union Pacific has worked closely with Progress Rail since 2015 on an updated, emission-reducing Tier 4 switcher design and now it will be used to update the fleet…
Transport for London awards first long-term drone licence
Following an intensive 12-month testing and approval process, drones – or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) – will be used during extensive maintenance work for Transport for London (TfL)…