UK’s ORR publishes new guidance on level crossing safety
The new guidance includes nine principles to address the risks at level crossings on mainline and non-mainline railways.
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Brazilian rail company Supervia seeks bankruptcy protection
Supervia was handling nearly 600,000 commuters in a day before the pandemic.
Dubai RTA and Zhong Tang Sky Railway sign MoU for suspended rail network
The project aims to limit traffic congestion by providing affordable mobility solutions for the public.
UK’s Tarmac to power rail freight with renewable fuel
HVO can lower a train’s carbon emissions by nearly 90% as against traditional red diesel.
Points Predict: detecting faults accurately with Thales
Smart maintenance systems allow train operators to detect railway faults, alerting them to danger and...
Knorr-Bremse to acquire train sanitary system supplier Evac
German braking systems manufacturer Knorr-Bremse has agreed to acquire Evac, a supplier of complete integrated sanitary systems for passenger trains. The deal will involve the takeover of the Evac Group,…
Kawasaki to offer remote track monitoring services in North America
Japan-based Kawasaki Heavy Industries has signed a contract with a North American Class 1 railroad for the delivery of remote track monitoring services with information and communication technology (ICT). This…
Transreport app improves accessibility for disabled passengers
Developed by UK based tech company, Transreport, the ‘Passenger Assistance’ app was designed with the focus on inclusion and accessibility for passengers with disabilities using UK rail. The app supports…
Sydney Metro begins tender process for airport metro rail operator
Australia’s Sydney Metro has commenced the tender process for selecting the operator of the new metro railway line under the Sydney Metro-Western Sydney Airport project. This line will connect Greater…
Siemens Mobility purchases Canadian railroad company RailTerm
Germany’s Siemens Mobility has acquired RailTerm, a Canada-based provider of rail services to railroads and transit agencies, for an undisclosed sum. Through the deal, Siemens aim to facilitate the deployment…
Radixx enters rail industry with Brightline collaboration
Sabre subsidiary Radixx has entered the rail industry through a partnership with Brightline to support Florida's rail network. Brightline is the US's only private high-speed passenger rail system developed to…
