Chicago’s Metra to replace its aging fleet of engines
Metra has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to begin to replace its aging fleet of engines with new or remanufactured locomotives…
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Israel Railways increase fleet of TWINDEXX Vario coaches to 512
Bombardier accept sixth order from Israel Railways, supplying 54 additional TWINDEXX Vario double-deck coaches to the fleet…
Year in review: Top 25 posts of 2017
We’ve rung the changes in the last 12 months here at Global Railway Review, bidding a fond farewell to the European Railway Review name, launching a brand new annual conference, and getting a fresh new look for our new international focus.
The digital railway begins with landmark Siemens ETCS contract
Network Rail has awarded Siemens Rail Automation the contract to supply, install and support its European Train Control System (ETCS) on freight locomotives across Great Britain…
TX Logistik is first customer to order new TRAXX Multi-System locomotives
Bombardier is due to provide 40 new innovative TRAXX Multi-System and long-term fleet maintenance to TX Logistik…
Bombardier to provide 32 OMNEO double-deck trainsets for French intercity lines
Repeat order from SNCF Mobilités for Centre-Val de Loire will bring spacious seats, Wi-Fi and easier access for increased passenger comfort…
By 2020 China’s high-speed rail network will reach 80 per cent of major cities
3 January 2018 | By
According to China Railway Corporation, China’s high-speed rail tracks will hit 30,000km by 2025 and 45,000km by 2030…
New Jersey Transit Corporation procures 17 additional ALP-45 locomotives
Bombardier is to supply 17 additional ALP-45 dual-power locomotives to New Jersey, enabling passengers to take a single train between New Jersey and New York Penn…
Rail fare increase pays for thousands of additional seats
3 January 2018 | By
Brand new electric Electrostar trains are now operating on Great Western Railway’s (GWR), providing almost 8,000 extra train seats…
Better mobile and Wi-Fi connectivity for UK rail passengers
The government begins an ambitious plan that could see UK’s train passengers benefit from a dramatic improvement in on board mobile and Wi-Fi connections…
London Bridge’s huge new concourse now open to the public
After 10 days of major engineering work, the final section of the new concourse and five new platforms are open to the public as London Bridge’s redevelopment nears completion…
Futuristic train fleet in the making for TransPennine Express
TransPennine Express customers are a step closer to experiencing brand new, high quality trains as Hitachi begins work on an intercity fleet to start service in 2019…
Maryland and Pennsylvania acquire advanced technology locomotives
Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration’s (MDOT MTA) MARC Train and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) received the first advanced technology locomotives from Siemens…
Freight trains in Britain to be upgraded with digital technology
21 December 2017 | By
A less congested, better performing railway stepped closer to reality with the signing of a major, multi-million pound contract that will see freight trains upgraded with technology to make them safer, more efficient and flexible…
Virtual ticket agents help Greater Anglia passengers at ticket machines
Rail passengers in East Anglia, if struggling with the machine, can now press a button which will put them through to a real person who can help buy tickets and find the best fares…