European Commission approves SNCF acquisition of Eurostar
13 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The European Commission has today announced conditional approval for the SNCF acquisition of Eurostar.
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First mile of dedicated Crossrail track complete
13 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The first mile of a new two-mile section of dedicated Crossrail track has been laid by Network Rail.
WESTbahn acquires 10 additional Stadler trains
13 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Austrian rail operator WESTbahn has announced the acquisition of 10 Stadler KISS EMU trains to supplement its existing fleet.
Hitachi Rail Europe reveals conceptual high speed train interior
12 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Hitachi Rail Europe has today revealed a conceptual high speed train interior at the Railtex 2015 exhibition.
Track to the Future project constructs new test facilities
12 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The £6.5 million Track to the Future project, developed in partnership with the Institute of Railway Research (IRR) and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), begins construction of new test facilities.
Rail passengers spend half their journey time online
12 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A recent study has revealed UK rail passengers spend half their journey time on a mobile connected device.
VTG showcases Europe’s first tank wagon for Liquefied Natural Gas
11 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
VTG Aktiengesellschaft has unveiled Europe’s first tank wagon for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) distribution.
Extensive investment into research, development and production
11 May 2015 | By Frauscher Sensor Technology
The Frauscher Group is investing 8 million euros into the extension of the wheel sensor production and the construction of a new building at their headquarters in St. Marienkirchen...
Frauscher Sensor Technology founded new subsidiary in Australia
11 May 2015 | By Frauscher
Frauscher Axle Counters and Wheel Detection Systems have successfully operated throughout Australia for more than ten years...
Schenck Process to supply bogie test rig to Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
11 May 2015 | By Schenck Process
State-of-the-art MULTIRAIL® BogieLoad plus to be used at the Schweizerische Südostbahn AG maintenance facility in Samstagern...
Hitachi Rail Europe to launch interior concepts for UK high speed rail
11 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Hitachi Rail Europe will be unveiling a conceptual train interior for UK high speed rail at the 2015 Railtex exhibition in Birmingham.
Alstom financial results reveal record high orders for 2014/15
8 May 2015 | By Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
In an announcement made on the 6th May 2015, Alstom financial results reveal a 60 percent increase in orders made between 1 April 2014 and 31 March 2015 compared to the previous year.
IPO announced for Bombardier Transportation
8 May 2015 | By Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Bombardier has announced it is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) of a minority stake in Bombardier Transportation...
UNIFE launches combined EU rail research and development project meeting
7 May 2015 | By Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The launch meeting of combined EU rail research and development projects, Roll2Rail, IT2Rail and In2Rail, took place today in Brussels.
A coordinated approach proposed for the digital era at Rail Forum Europe
7 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
At a dinner-debate held in Brussels by Rail Forum Europe, a coordinated approach was proposed for the implementation of digital technology in the rail system. In order to fully unleash digital potential, a long-term vision and coordinated approach among all rail stakeholders was recognised within the framework of the EU…