Elon Musk plans to reach half the speed of sound with Hyperloop test
The highest completed speed in Hyperloop tests is 240mph and Elon Musk is aiming to beat this by reaching 381mph in his next acceleration test.
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RSSB has published its 2018-19 Business Plan for a better, safer railway
The Rail Safety and Standards Board are focused on improving the UK’s rail sector and have compiled a plan to help businesses within the industry keep the railway safe and sustainable…
Proposals have been submitted for Gatwick Airport station upgrade
The transformation of Gatwick Airport station is a step closer after a planning application was submitted for the major redevelopments…
Ontario will see high-speed rail and two-way, all-day services by 2025
High-speed rail and two-way, all-day services will strengthen transit connections across Central and Southwestern Ontario; giving people a faster and greener way to get to work and enabling businesses to attract workers from a wider area...
Bombardier will provide 40 high-speed regional trains to Sweden
The electric high-speed trains ordered by Västtrafik, Sweden are prepared for the harsh Nordic weather, offer comfortable journeys and will meet the growing demand for rail travel…
Norway’s railway infrastructure to be digitalised by Siemens
Placed by Bane NOR SF, the €800 million order will provide a new digital signalling system that will enhance safety, punctuality and capacity for Norway and is planned to be completed in 2034...
Request for Qualifications issued for GO Rail expansion project
Toronto is investing $21.3 billion to transform the GO Rail network from a commuter transit system to a regional rapid transit system and the GO Rail expansion project is a key part of the transformation…
Penalty fares altered to protect passengers’ genuine mistakes
Individuals who made sincere mistakes in purchasing the incorrect ticket will hopefully not be treated like fare dodgers now with the new guidance policy in place…
Oklahoma’s transport infrastructure receives investment of $45 million
Union Pacific builds and maintains track without taxpayer funds, enabling the infrastructure investments to improve state networks, reduce pollution and provide jobs within the area…
Bristol receives biggest ever signalling upgrade
Updating the signalling technology around Bristol Temple Meads station will create a more reliable network in 2019, with higher quality services throughout the area…
VIA Rail Canada awards $54 million accessibility contract to Bombardier
The agreed renovations of VIA Rail Canada’s train cars will save money, reduce pollution, increase job prospects within the region and greatly enhance the comfort and accessibility of the transport network…
Metra is stopping the sale of tickets through their website
Tickets will have to be purchased through mobile applications, ticket agents or ticket machines after June 2018 as Metra removes the option to purchase tickets from their website…
Indiana’s railroad safety to be improved with $125 million grant programme
The grant programme, Local Trax, aims to encourage partnership between the state, local governments, private businesses and railroads to increase safety, improve mobility and enhance the quality of life...
Free e-Learning programme will provide crossing safety training for first responders
There are 200,000 railroad crossings across the U.S. and only 80,000 emergency response vehicles travelling the nation's roads daily. Instead of adding more vehicles onto the roads and creating more pollution, responders should receive quality training…
Ashford International welcomes the first modern high-speed train en-route to Paris
The recent multi-million pound works at Ashford International station included state-of the-art signalling equipment and will provide economic and social benefits to the area…