World’s first two hydrogen trains successfully complete trial passenger service
Two pre-series Alstom Coradia iLint model trains have successfully completed trial passenger services, after 530 days and more than 180,000 driven kilometres.
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European train operator places remote shunting yard system order with Rail Vision
Rail Vision Ltd, manufacturer of state-of-the-art systems to improve safety, maintenance and big data services for the train industry, has received its first commercial order from a leading European train operator for the purchase of an Assisted Remote Shunting prototype system.
FRA publishes railroads’ Positive Train Control implementation progress
An update report from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has shown that Positive Train Control (PTC) systems are in operation on 98 per cent of all 58,000 PTC-mandated route miles.
HS2 launches state-of-the-art signalling and control systems contract opportunities
HS2 Ltd, the company responsible for developing the UK’s new high-speed rail network, has begun the search for the specialist contractor that will deliver the state-of-the-art signalling and control systems.
Translink meets growing contactless ticketing demand with enhanced app
To reflect the huge growth in demand for contactless payments, Northern Ireland's public transport operator, Translink, has enhanced its app, smartcard and contactless offerings.
Government support for rail to connect cities and freight welcomed by ARA
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s response to the recent 'Building Up & Moving Out' report which highlights the critical role rail will continue to play in the development of Australia’s cities and freight networks.
HS2 opens public vote to name its first two tunnel boring machines
HS2 Ltd, the company responsible for developing the UK's new high-speed rail network, is asking the UK public to choose the names for the project's first two giant tunnel boring machines.
ARA calls for new national standards for government tendering processes for rail projects
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has called for new national standards to simplify government tendering processes for rail projects and help speed the post-COVID-19 recovery.
Network Rail appoints new non-exec directors to replace retired Board members
Mark Bayley and Fiona Ross have joined the Board of Network Rail with effect from 11 May 2020.
HS2 takes steps to support cash flow of its supply chain during COVID-19 pandemic
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and concerns about the impact on the cash flow within the construction industry, HS2 supplier payment runs have been accelerated to ensure that they are being made in a timely manner.
South Western Railway’s flagship £60m depot enters next phase of construction
Engineering works at South Western Railway’s (SWR) flagship £60 million Feltham depot have entered the next major phase ahead of the Class 701 train roll-out.
MTR CEO – European Business, Jeremy Long, announces retirement
After 15 successful years, Jeremy Long has announced he is to retire as CEO – European Business at MTR on 30 September 2020.
Gatwick Airport train station transformation moves forward
The next stage of Gatwick Airport's £150 million station transformation will soon begin, thanks to innovative ways of working within COVID-19 social distancing safeguards.
Cyber-attack targeted Stadler’s IT network
Rolling stock manufacturer, Stadler, said on 7 May 2020 that its IT network has been attacked with malware in an attempt to "extort a large amount of money" and to threaten the company with "a potential publication of data".
Dallas-Houston high-speed rail project now one step closer to construction
The construction of the high-speed rail line in Texas by Webuild, formerly Salini Impregilo, took a step closer to beginning with a ruling by the 13th Court of Appeals of Texas in favour of Texas Central, the project’s developer.
