Montana’s rail infrastructure receives $2.1 million investment
As part of Union Pacific’s plans to spend $3.3 billion across its network this year, Montana’s rail tracks will undergo maintenance and upgrading works…
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Infrastructure study for Rail Baltica project has been awarded
SNC-Lavalin Group member, Atkins, has signed a contract to conduct a study for the Rail Baltica project, which should strengthen its chances for continued EU support…
UK’s first tri-mode train is being introduced by Great Western Railway
The tri-mode fleet will provide more seats, improved interior features for passengers and flexible operation on the London and Thames Valley services…
Three new locomotive maintenance contracts awarded to Alstom
Alstom secures the renewal of three maintenance contracts whilst extending its maintenance network in Germany with a new partner, mgw Service, a subsidiary of the Akiem Group…
MBTA Commuter Rail App has been enhanced with new features
The upgrade of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's app, which is available in five languages, is to improve the functionality, experience and passenger communication for the commuter rail system in the Greater Boston metropolitan area of Massachusetts...
VIA Rail celebrates achievements and resolves contribution to a sustainable future
Last year marked an important landmark in the history of VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) as the company celebrated its 40th anniversary. In the 2017 Sustainable Mobility Report, Canada’s national passenger rail carrier highlighted their plans to transform mobility and contribute to Canada’s growth.
RInfra awarded Rail Vikas Nigam Limited’s first EPC contract
Beating L&T and NCC, Reliance Infrastructure Limited (RInfra) has secured the contract for engineering and construction of a rail line on the East Coast Railway in India…
Egypt’s Cairo-Benha rail line to be modernised by Thales
As part of the railway modernisation contract for the Cairo-Alexandria line, Egypt National Railways (ENR) has selected Thales for the extension to modernise the Cairo-Benha section…
A Bogie Weighing System for future high-speed trains
Weighwell have recently supplied and commissioned a PTW Bogie Weighing System for AnsaldoBreda (Leonardo group) in Naples...
UIC and UITP sign a Memorandum of Understanding in Barcelona
Both companies believe joint initiatives are vital in facilitating the international movement of goods and services and ensuring effective harmonisation in the rail sector…
Mathew Sturges announced as new FRA Deputy Administrator
The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has announced that Mathew Sturges has been appointed Deputy Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
First commercial Hyperloop system has been agreed upon in the UAE
The Hyperloop concept continues to tunnel closer to reality, with the recent agreement to build a commercial system in the UAE a positive step forward…
Mobile ticketing now available on Great Western Railway
Tickets can now be purchased on smartphones or tablets across the GWR network, following their ticketing system upgrade…
First Nova 1 bullet train en route to the UK after leaving Japan
TransPennine Express is introducing three fleets of new trains, including 19 new five-carriage trains harnessing Japanese bullet train technology, which will enter service in 2019…
Metra has launched an $84.8 million network-wide improvement plan
Including improvements on crossings, signalling technology, bridges, stations and railroad ties, Metra is spending nearly $85 million on ensuring their transportation service is of high quality…