DB Cargo UK to power all rail sites with 100 per cent renewable electricity
After a rigorous selection process, DB Cargo has chosen SSE Business Energy to help them achieve sustainable operation whilst reducing their emissions…
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First hydrogen fuel cell passenger train approved for service in Germany
Coradia iLint hydrogen train receives approval for commercial operation in Germany; paving the way towards a sustainable rail network…
ORR welcomes an investigation into the potential merger of Siemens and Alstom
Believing that arguments about the scale and significance of Chinese entry into the market have been over-exaggerated, ORR strongly supports the investigation into the merger…
Ontario’s rail infrastructure receives investment of $315 million
To expand and strengthen Ontario’s rail infrastructure, CN invests in a programme that includes track and intermodal projects…
New Siemens locomotives will enhance SEPTA’s rail service reliability
SEPTA celebrates the arrival of new ACS-64 electric locomotives, which are expected to provide great transportation benefits to riders…
MassDOT awards $1.8 million to five industrial rail and freight projects with IRAP
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that five grants have been awarded, totalling over $1.8 million as part of the Industrial Rail Access Program (IRAP), which helps increase rail and freight access, economic opportunity, and job growth.
Deutsche Bahn and Siemens will digitalise Hamburg S‐Bahn operations
Hamburg has welcomed digitalised rail operations and by the opening of the ITS World Congress in October 2021, four trains will be operating automatically…
Smart technology has preserved the UK railway’s safety record
Smart use of data and technology is helping to protect and enhance Britain’s excellent rail safety record, according to rail safety body, RSSB…
Network Rail launches tender exercise to appoint new legal advisers
To partner with the in-house legal team, to support corporate functions and devolved route businesses, Network Rail seeks four legal firms…
Stadler agrees to service and maintain 69 trains for Arriva Netherlands
In the north of Holland, a fleet of WINK and GTW trains managed by Arriva Netherlands will be serviced and maintained by Stadler until 2035…
Alstom presents first electric freight locomotive for Azerbaijan
The first of 50 freight locomotives have been presented to Azerbaijan Railways by Alstom, demonstrating the country’s dedication to improve rail services…
The project to establish an Australian rail technology map progresses
Funding of $500,000 is being used to create a long-term plan focused on how technology will be used in the future of the Australian rail industry…
Paris Gare du Nord will be transformed, and its size tripled, by 2024
The Board of SNCF Mobilités met to negotiate an exclusive project with CEETRUS (Immochan) to support the transformation of Paris Gare du Nord…
NCTD Board approves purchase of new Charger locomotives
To serve on the Coaster commuter services in San Diego, SC-44 Charger diesel-electric locomotives have been approved to replace five vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life…
European railway CEOs gather to discuss the future of rail
Held in Vienna, Austria, chief executive officers from various European railways are meeting to ensure future employees will be trained to a high standard…
