Alstom’s Avelia Horizon high-speed train wins prestigious design award 18 November 2021 | By Global Railway Review The German Design Award recognises the Avelia Horizon train’s fusion of natural aesthetics with very high-speed mobility engineering, whilst delivering exceptional passenger experience.
Australia’s Q3 rail patronage falls as lockdowns restrict travel 18 November 2021 | By Global Railway Review For the three months leading up to September 2021, rail patronage decreased due to the significant impact Australia’s lockdowns had on passenger activity and ability to travel via rail.
Network Rail completes £45m signalling upgrade in Middlesbrough 17 November 2021 | By Global Railway Review Network Rail’s Rail Operating Centre (ROC) in York has welcomed its newest workstation as part of a £45 million project to upgrade signalling in the Middlesbrough area.
New OneRail Coalition poll confirms Americans’ support for rail travel 17 November 2021 | By Global Railway Review A new poll conducted on behalf of the OneRail Coalition has revealed that Americans’ support for both freight and passenger rail remain strong.
PAC acquires the worldwide first hybrid rail milling machine from Robel 12 November 2021 | By Robel Bahnbaumaschinen GmbH In summer 2022, Robel Bahnbaumaschinen GmbH and their partners will deliver a rail treatment system to Plasser American Corporation (PAC), to meet the maintenance requirements of transit systems.
Women in Rail agreement signed and set for implementation 10 November 2021 | By Global Railway Review The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies and the European Transport Workers’ Federation have signed the Women in Rail agreement, which will promote employment of women in the railway industry.
Network Rail installs 60 new solar-powered weather watchers 9 November 2021 | By Global Railway Review Network Rail has installed 60 new sustainably powered weather stations, to upkeep passenger and freight movement and safety throughout extreme weather events.
Network Rail completes longest civilian BVLOS drone flight in Britain 28 October 2021 | By Global Railway Review Believed to be the furthest civilian drone flight in Britain, the flight marks a huge step forward in terms of how drones can be used to inspect railway infrastructure safely, quickly, and cost-effectively.
Rail safety project launched by SWR in partnership with UK Youth 27 October 2021 | By Global Railway Review UK Youth and South Western Railway have partnered to invest in a rail safety project to educate 11–25-years-old on the risks of trespassing, vandalism, and level crossing misuse.
Brightline relaunch date set with improved travel experiences 25 October 2021 | By Global Railway Review Brightline will return to service between its Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach stations on 8 November 2021, and offer multiple service enhancements and investments to the travel experience.
VIDEO: Watch NJ TRANSIT’s AquaTrack machines remove leaves from tracks 19 October 2021 | By Global Railway Review NJ TRANSIT has begun utilising two AquaTrack machines to clean and remove leaves from the rails throughout the fall season.
Life-saving defibrillators to be installed at 238 GTR train stations 15 October 2021 | By Global Railway Review In the largest rollout of heart restarters on the UK’s rail network, Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink will install 238 at-station life-saving automated external defibrillators.
TfW and Network Rail uses latest technology to prepare for autumn 14 October 2021 | By Global Railway Review With autumn challenges looming, Transport for Wales and Network Rail are utilising the latest technology to prepare for a growing number of storms and bad weather caused by climate change.
Thales to deliver AFC gates to Singapore’s MRT lines 13 October 2021 | By Global Railway Review Thales has been selected by the Land Transport Authority of Singapore, to provide state-of-the-art Automatic Fare Collection gates on Mass Rapid Transit lines throughout the country.
Contract signed with safety assessment provider for Rail Baltica line 13 October 2021 | By Global Railway Review The joint venture RB Rail AS, alongside its national project implementers, has signed a contract with Certifer SA, to provide safety assessment services for the Rail Baltica line.
