Future Rail – Issue 66
In this issue: Europe’s high-speed projects, the Alstom-Siemens merger, underground train innovation, railway drones, Paris’ Gare du Nord expansion project,...
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Creating a train station in virtual reality with MTR Crossrail
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Paris Gare du Nord: a long-awaited expansion
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Train stations: the new shopping Meccas?
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The high-speed rail projects giving Thailand’s whole economy a boost
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Stopping it in its tracks: the fight to deter trespassers on Britain’s railways
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Future Rail – Issue 65
Expert commentary & analysis from GlobalData
August’s top news stories
Harriet Glen: Tackling gender disparity in the UK transport industry
Brazil’s rail freight network: fast track to nowhere?
The world’s biggest railway operators in 2018
Most Read
Company releases
Intelligent Freight Train with Control Technology from Pilz
SBB Cargo (Swiss Railway), the Rail Cargo Group (Austria), Mercitalia Rail (Italy) and PJ Messtechnik (Switzerland) are collaborating to develop...
K and G Machinery Sell Two Narrow Gauge Ballast Regulators to WO Trackworks
Krao Instructors Prepared for Training with 12 ETCS Driving Simulators
Transurb’s team finished the training of KRAO’s instructors (Kouvolan Rautatie ja Aikuiskoulutus Oy) as part of the client’s NS2020 Project.
Mechan Introduces New Board of Directors
Continental Materials Enhance Passenger Car Comfort and Functionality
Continental is developing innovative materials to improve comfort for passengers while travelling and provide a...
Company whitepapers
Inter-Vehicle Jumper Systems
HUBER+SUHNERState of the Art in Axle Counting
Frauscher Sensor TechnologyDAMM’s Professional Radio Communications
DAMM Cellular SystemsService Solutions for the Rail Industry
SulzerGRAMMER Seat Lounge: Seats to Stay
GRAMMER Rail|BusWireless Connectivity for Optimising Railway Safety and Efficiency
Cambium NetworksSwitchpoint Heating Systems for Railways
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Projects
Gare du Nord Railway Station Expansion
Gare du Nord railway station in Paris, France is set to undergo a major upgrade to accommodate passengers expected to visit the 2024 Olympic Games.
Brooklyn-Queens Connector (BQX), New York
Palembang Light Rail Transit Project
Walk Bridge Replacement, Norwalk, Connecticut
Liverpool Lime Street Station
High-Speed
Brightline buys XpressWest high-speed passenger rail project
US private intercity passenger rail system Brightline has acquired the proposed XpressWest high-speed rail project to expand services to the West Coast.
HS2 project in UK to support 15,000 jobs by 2020
Hitachi and Bombardier open HS2 bid centre in Birmingham, UK
Malaysia and Singapore agree to halt high-speed rail project
MTR completes trial run of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong HSR
Passenger
Rolls-Royce and Porterbrook to deliver hybrid systems for test trains
Rolls-Royce and UK-based passenger rolling stock owner Porterbrook have signed a letter of intent (LoI) for the delivery of MTU Hybrid PowerPacks for installation on...
ARTC picks Jacobs JV for feasibility study of Inland Rail section
Network Rail warns passengers to plan ahead during bank holiday
NYSW Railway selects Rockwell Collins’ hosted network service
London generated £190m from Night Tube service last year
Rolling Stock
Nexus shortlists bidders for £500m Tyne and Wear Metro contract in UK
Transport executive Nexus has shortlisted five companies for the £500m contract to design, manufacture and maintain a new train fleet for the Tyne and Wear...
Alstom’s hydrogen-powered trains start passenger service in Germany
Northern begins testing of first CAF Class 195 train
India to supply passenger coaches to Sri Lanka Railways
Sytral places order for 11 Citadis trams
Technology
Bombardier to support Malaysia rail industry development
Bombardier Transportation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Malaysian Industry Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) to support the development of expertise...
ITT’s Veam brand showcases MOVE series for railway applications
ABB wins $100m train traction equipment contract from Stadler
DMA and Siemens partner to boost rail infrastructure management
ZF unveils AI-based system to improve tram safety