First Vectron broad-gauge locomotive authorised for Finland
31 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The first Vectron alternating-current (AC) locomotive for in Finland has been authorised by Trafi, the Finnish Transport Safety Agency.
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SNCF sets new high-speed targets for 2020 following huge investment
31 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
In a bid to attract 15 million new customers by 2020, SNCF plans to offer customers a choice of two high-speed rail options.
High-speed rail network planned for the Czech Republic
30 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The Czech government has approved the building of a national high-speed rail network adding 20km of new railway, with costs expected to reach up to CZK 650 billion.
Caltrain electrification funding included in the 2017 Federal Budget
30 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The 2017 Federal Budget package includes a $100 million investment in the Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project (PCEP).
Argentinian government signs loan for Automatic Train Stop system
26 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The Argentinian Government has signed for a $US 49.5 million loan with The Japan Bank for International Cooperation to install an ATS system.
Testing begins on the Jakarta-Bandung project in Indonesia
26 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Testing of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway project has started, with construction potentially beginning at the end of this month.
Canada’s railways to increase safety
26 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Canada’s railways are supporting the mandatory installation of locomotive voice and video recorders to increase safety.
The Toronto-Windsor Corridor is set for high-speed rail
26 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
It has been announced that Ontario is moving forward with an ambitious high-speed rail project along the Toronto-Windsor corridor.
Eurostar launches its new e320 trains on the London-Brussels route
25 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Eurostar has previewed its new e320 train on the London-Brussels route in advance of its introduction into service on Sunday 28 May 2017.
Union Pacific plans to invest $41 million in its Wyoming rail infrastructure
25 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Union Pacific is investing approximately $41 million in its infrastructure in Wyoming this year. The projects aim to boost safety and efficiency throughout Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure, without utilising taxpayer funds.
DSB has issued a tender for advanced Wi-Fi equipment
25 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Danish State Railways (DSB) has issued a tender for better Wi-Fi equipment for its trains to better utilise its passengers’ travel time.
Uber and Transit integrate for multi-model travel
25 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Uber has integrated with the Transit app in nearly 50 U.S. cities, allowing travellers to now combine Uber with their public transport needs.
Germany orders additional Coradia Lint regional trains
25 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
HzL Hohenzollerische Landesbahn AG has ordered 10 additional Coradia Lint regional trains from Alstom in a deal worth 50 million.
Majority of rail passengers face delays, overcrowding and dirty trains
23 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The majority of rail passengers are experiencing delayed, dirty or overcrowded train journeys, according to new research by Which?
Greenbrier Europe and Astra Rail merger receives regulatory approvals in Europe
22 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. and Astra Rail Management GmbH have recently announced that the companies’ planned merger to create Greenbrier-Astra Rail has received all required regulatory approvals from relevant European antitrust officials. The transaction will be completed on 1 June 1 2017 and combines the operations of Greenbrier Europe and Astra Rail to create…