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NZ: New national rail control unit
A new rail control centre in New Zealand’s largest city will bring rail operators together under one roof to improve …
Siemens and DB Cargo unveil new hybrid locomotives
Siemens Mobility has unveiled its newest hybrid locomotive, the Vectron Dual Mode light model, which was designed for Germany’s DB …
Four years on, UK rail pipeline remains “unpublished”
The UK’s Railway Industry Association has complained the country’s central Government is lagging behind its promised schedule for updating its …
Replacing diesel generators for off-grid power with solar power
The UK’s rail sector continues to see record levels of investment. Last October, the Office of Road and Rail (ORR), …
Porterbrook to bring UK’s Class 379 Electrostars back online for GTR
UK rail leasing company Porterbrook has acquired the fleet of 30 Class 379 Electrostar EMUs which will enter service again …
Caltrain electrification “on track”
Caltrain, the major passenger rail service in California, US, said it’s completed “another milestone” in testing its EMU trainsets. The Stadler …
Railway Technology Excellence Awards 2024: Kodifly
In the Railway industry, where safety and efficiency are paramount, Kodifly has been recognised with Product Launches and Safety awards …
Alstom moves towards service provision in the UK
Alstom, the French OEM best known for manufacturing rolling stock, says it will start its first passenger rail service in …
EU sparks concern from rail industry on freight lorry regulations
The European Parliament has voted on two issues affecting the rail industry, receiving a mixed response from industry groups including …
Network Rail reveals plan for future of London Waterloo station
The UK’s rail infrastructure manager Network Rail has unveiled plans for the future of London Waterloo station in partnership with …
$205bn high-speed rail Bill published by Democrat lawmakers
A Bill to invest $205bn into a new high-speed rail network across the US has been introduced to Congress by …
EuroMaint opens new maintenance depot in Sweden
CAF’s rail services subsidiary EuroMaint has opened a new maintenance depot in Sweden as part of the company’s investment into …
World-first connectivity: Key announcements from MWC24
Last month saw tech players and industrial leaders descend on Barcelona for the annual Mobile World Congress 2024, to present …
Ganz-Mavag launches takeover bid for Talgo
Spanish rolling stock manufacturer Talgo confirmed it has been approached with a bid from Hungarian holding company Ganz-Mavag Europe to …
Stadler to build new commissioning centre in Hennigsdorf, Germany
Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler is building a new commissioning centre for rail vehicles in Hennigsdorf, Germany as part of its …