Round-up
January’s top news stories
Train manufacturer Stadler receives contracts from MÁV-START and DART Swiss train manufacturer Stadler secured a €313m ($349m) contract from Hungarian…
2019 top news stories
JICA offers $1.53bn loan for Philippine rail project The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) agreed to provide a JPY167.199bn ($1.53bn)…
Tech start-ups disrupting the rail industry in 2020
With the advent of digitalisation, the railway sector has been evolving in the past decade. The global market value for…
From Morocco to Montpellier: inside two award-winning train station designs
Many railway stations today are built with exceptional architectural design and style in mind. Aiming to recognise buildings leading in…
Crowdfunding rail: five projects from around the world
Using the internet as a means to raise money is becoming popular in most sectors. With the rise in digitalisation,…
November’s top news stories
Siemens and Bane Nor launch signalling simulation centre in Norway Siemens Mobility and Bane NOR inaugurated their testing, training and…
UK General Election 2019: what are politicians pledging for the rail industry?
The general election campaign is in full swing with manifestos released by the Greens, Liberal Democrats, Labour and the Conservatives.…
Six of the best tram systems around the world
Lyon, France Lyon won the gold for being home to the best performing tram system in large cities across the…
Mapping geopolitically sensitive railways around the world
Disorder between India and Pakistan suspends Samjhauta Express India and Pakistan have been at war since their division in 1947.…
September top new stories
New York’s MTA unveils plans to invest $5.7bn on Long Island Rail Road New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) proposed…