All Electrification & traction power infrastructure articles – Page 4
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NewsKiwiRail announces major milestones in Auckland's electric rail expansion
KiwiRail announces successful integration of advanced signalling and energisation of new overhead electric lines, marking substantial progress in Auckland's electric rail expansion.
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NewsEurostar partners with Wiremind to implement AI-driven revenue management solution
Eurostar has partnered with Wiremind to implement the advanced CAYZN Revenue Management Solution, enhancing its pricing and route optimisation with plans to go live in Q1 2025.
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NewsRevised Rail Baltica plans for Kaunas-Vilnius section presented to public
Lithuania unveils refined proposals for the Kaunas-Vilnius Rail Baltica route, inviting public feedback until 9 August 2024, to enhance regional connectivity and infrastructure development.
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NewsŠkoda Group's first Czech battery powered electric unit set to transform regional rail transport
Škoda Group's introduction of the RegioPanter, the first Czech single-deck electric unit with traction batteries, marks a transformative step in providing a greener alternative to diesel trains on non-electrified tracks.
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NewsCaltrain successfully runs eight trains simultaneously on newly electrified corridor
Caltrain has successfully tested eight trains running simultaneously on its newly electrified corridor, marking a significant milestone before the launch of full electric service in September 2024.
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NewsTelent's railway electrical control system goes live with major upgrade
Telent's groundbreaking railway electrical control system has gone live, as part of a major upgrade with Network Rail.
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NewsHow the HS1 train route could connect directly to the National Grid
A major new study will examine how a new private electricity system along the HS1 train route could connect to the National Grid and power thousands of homes and businesses across the South East.
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NewsPorterbrook to electrify Long Marston test track
Porterbrook have announced that they will electrify their Long Marston test track at their Innovation Centre.
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ArticleOFF THE RAILS: GBRTT's Emily Lightowler
In this week's 'Off the Rails', I spoke to GBRTT's Programme Director in Business Planning and Financial Planning, Emily Lightowler.
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NewsSignalling and level crossing upgrades across the UK
Network Rail have completed a series of signalling and level crossing upgrades, as well as trying to stabilise possible landslip sites.
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NewsRail Infrastructure Asset Management Summit (RIAMS) 2024: Empowering future rail operations through effective data management strategies
Global Railway Review are delighted to be media partners for the Railway Infrastructure Asset Management Summit (RIAMS).
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NewsAlstom delivers the 40th Flexity light rail vehicle to Gothenburg
Alstom have successfully delivered the fortieth Flexity light rail vehicle to Gothenburg, in Sweden, generating efficiency on the network.
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NewsVossloh Rolling Stock and RAILPOOL Sign Contracts
Vossloh Rolling Stock and RAILPOOL have signed multiple contracts for the delivery of 45 Modula locomotives.
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NewsNRS orders additional EuroDual locomotive from ELP
European Loc Pool (ELP) have announced the signing of a contract for a EuroDual locomotive with Nordic Rail Service GmbH (NRS).
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NewsAPTA TRANSform Conference & EXPO Kicks Off in Orlando
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) kicked off its 2023 TRANSform Conference & EXPO.
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NewsHow to Prepare for Decarbonization by Electrifying Rail
Using clean electricity rather than fossil-fuel-based electricity to power buildings, electric vehicles and facility fleets can significantly reduce a rail facility’s carbon footprint. But it’s not as easy as flipping a switch, says HDR's Will Kirby.
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NewsCaltrain celebrates electrification project milestone
Caltrain, Balfour Beatty and PG&E are celebrating a major electrification milestone with the energisation of the second Traction Power Substation.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority closer to buying first trainsets
California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Board of Directors have approved the release of a RFG for the United States’ first 220mph electrified high-speed trainsets.
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ArticleKeeping services going throughout the difficulties of COVID-19
David Simpson, ScotRail’s Service Delivery Director, details the key operational challenges that came with the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and explains how ScotRail is navigating the road to recovery.
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ArticleUpgrading systems to provide greater levels of capacity and resilience
Billy Gilpin, Director, Railway Undertaking at Irish Rail, details the work Ireland’s operator is doing to develop and implement strategies that deliver higher performance, including operational delivery, service planning, fleet maintenance and support, and how best to deal with complex operational issues.