EU’s FCH2Rail hydrogen train project finishes testing in Portugal
The FCH2Rail project developing a bimodal hydrogen fuel cell-powered train in Europe has completed testing in Portugal, becoming the first …
US public rail authority cancels rolling stock contract
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), which manages road and rail public transport in the Greater Philadelphia area, has cancelled a …
Railway equipment companies and suppliers
Railway equipment companies and suppliers: Introduction In the highly complex, competitive, and expansive world of rail transport, procuring quality railway equipment …
Lithuania’s Transport Minister on Rail Baltica and air connectivity
Two years on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many voices at last week’s Three Seas Initiative Business Forum were emphasising …
Train assistance: rolling stock passenger access and mobility support solutions
Investments in rail accessibility infrastructure are growing, with the government and industry regulations and initiatives being increasingly focussed on making …
Tanzania rail project gets $200m from World Bank
The World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) has approved $200m in funding for a project to improve the safety, resilience …
Alstom in emergency talks with UK Government
French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom has revealed it is in emergency talks with the UK’s Transport Minister Hark Harper that …
Comprehensive guide to rail monitoring solutions
Comprehensive guide to rail monitoring solutions: Introduction In the dynamic world of rail transport, ensuring the safety and efficiency of rail …
Talgo’s new “very high speed” trains delivered
Spanish rolling stock manufacturer Talgo has delivered the first of its new Avril “very high speed” trains to Spain’s national …
Disneyland Hong Kong to upgrade rolling stock and signals – MTR
Hong Kong’s metro rail operator MTR has announced a “renewal plan” for its dedicated line serving the Disneyland Hong Kong …
Transport for Wales reveals timetable changes, including service cuts
Transport for Wales (TfW) in the UK will remove or reduce a small number of underused rail services while increasing …
Alstom to expand Hungary factory by 40% with $16m programme
European rail manufacturer Alstom is planning to significantly expand capacity at its railway bogie frame factory in Hungary with a …
Railway track engineering and construction
The track system is the most critical part of the railway infrastructure that ensures a safe and smooth train ride …
Weighing and controls equipment
Weighing and controls equipment is crucial for the safe movement of rail, as well as the maintenance of the railway …
The future is now for the Channel Tunnel
Though there are hundreds of new rail infrastructure projects each year in Europe, few have perhaps retained the public’s interest …