ÖBB orders additional 27 modern electric trainsets 15 March 2023 | By Global Railway Review Austria's national rail company, ÖBB, has ordered additional Siemens Desiro ML electric trainsets for inner-Alpine local and regional services, beginning in 2025.
Historic MoU signed to advance U.S. high-speed rail 15 March 2023 | By Global Railway Review California and Southern Nevada Building Trades have committed to constructing America’s first true high-speed rail system connecting Las Vegas and Southern California, Brightline West.
South Western Railway to install lifesaving defibrillators at all of its staffed stations 14 March 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) 154 South Western Railway stations are to have publicly accessible defibrillators installed by the end of the summer.
Avanti West Coast introduces innovative ticket for flexible travel 14 March 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Avanti West Coast are offering a new low-cost ticket aimed at customers who can be more flexible with their journeys.
WATCH: History made as Brightline becomes fastest train in Florida 14 March 2023 | By Global Railway Review After reaching speeds of 130mph during testing, Brightline is now officially the fastest train in Florida and Southeastern United States. Watch the video here of this historic moment.
Alpha Trains and RTSU sign agreement for Stadler locomotives 13 March 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Rail & Truck Strait Union and Alpha Trains have signed a long-term finance lease agreement to develop the Algeciras-Zaragoza rail highway with Stadler locomotives.
Virginia Passenger Rail Authority announce record ridership 13 March 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority have announced a record January ridership of 87,300 on the Commonwealth’s Amtrak service.
Amtrak and SRC seek federal funds for new long distance service 13 March 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Amtrak are partnering with the Southern Rail Commission to apply for federal funds for a new service across Mississippi and Louisiana to Texas.
SNCF to explore if MagRail technology can improve rail capacity 10 March 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) SNCF are to explore possibilities to increase the efficiency and capacity of the French rail network with MagRail.
ARTC to use solar signalling system on Inland Rail 10 March 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Following a successful trial, the ARTC have approved the rollout of the solar powered signalling unit at a further 82 sites across the Inland Rail programme between Queensland and NSW.
UK Transport Secretary gives update on HS2 project delivery 10 March 2023 | By Global Railway Review Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, has revealed that the next two years will be used to rephase HS2 construction and optimise future delivery of Phase 2a between Birmingham and Crewe.
The Railway Industry Association launches RailDecarb23 9 March 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The RIA have launched RailDecarb23, a campaign calling on the UK Government to accelerate plans to decarbonise rail.
Metrolinx identify new location for GO layover facility 9 March 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The new location for the Go layover facility was selected by Metrolinx to optimise services and support the GO Expansion.
Images: Amtrak begin B&P tunnel replacement programme 9 March 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Amtrak's B&P Tunnel Replacement Programme aims to boost future train speed, capacity and ride quality on the Northeast Corridor.
Customers to see new and improved information screens across Northern network 8 March 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) 230 display screens are being installed at 93 stations across the Northern network to improve customer information.