First Flixtrain for Stuttgart has departed from Berlin
Leo Express, a recently new operator to the rail sector, will be responsible for the operation of Flixtrains on a new service between Berlin and Stuttgart…
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Norway to invest NOK 120 billion in rail projects between 2018-2023
As part of its National Transportation Plan for 2018-2029, the Norwegian government has announced approximately NOK 120 billion is allocated for the rail industry during the period 2018-2023 to cover a number of rail infrastructure and digitalisation projects...
EU funding supports ERTMS Level 2 deployment on Paris-Lyon HSL
The Paris-Lyon high-speed line will soon benefit from more trains with improved regularity and performance following funding support from the European Union of approximately €117 million for the deployment of ERTMS Level 2 along Europe's most heavily trafficked line.
Rotterdam’s new locomotive depot will be designed by Strukton
Strukton has won the contract for the locomotive workshop in the port of Rotterdam; the biggest seaport in Europe where each week, there are more than 250 intermodal rail connections…
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…
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).
