GTR rebrands three trains in support of NHS during COVID-19 pandemic
Govia Thameslink Railway has re-branded three of its trains in new livery to pay homage to the 200,000 NHS and key workers that travel on its network each week.
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Singapore’s Integrated Train Testing Centre contract awarded by LTA
The new ITTC facility will be equipped to perform robust integrated systems testing for new and existing mass rapid transit lines.
California approves finance for Virgin Trains USA high-speed Las Vegas line
The new high-speed line is set to begin construction by the end of 2020 and will connect Victorville, southern California, with Las Vegas, Nevada.
Transfesa Logistics and DB Cargo UK launch express freight connection to UK
With the introduction of the new daily express service, Transfesa Logistics is now able to transport vital supplies needed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Knorr-Bremse to supply braking systems to Egyptian National Railways passenger fleet
Through a contract with TMH International, Knorr-Bremse will supply braking systems for 1,300 Egyptian National Railways (ENR) passenger cars, and is the company's largest ever individual order in Egypt.
Amtrak awards contract to restore Acela high-speed train maintenance facilities
Skanska is to rehabilitate and restore Amtrak maintenance facilities for the Next Generation Acela high-speed rail service in Washington, D.C., Boston, and New York, USA.
Naples-Bari high-speed line construction continues with COVID-19 measures in place
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to severely impact Italy, Salini Impregilo has announced that work on the Naples-Bari high-speed line will continue, with strict coronavirus safety measures in place.
HS2 Ltd to issue Notice to Proceed to Phase One contractors
Issuing the Notice to Proceed to the four Main Works Civils Contractors is the next significant step of Phase One of Britain’s HS2 project.
GB Railfreight working with Drax Power Station during COVID-19 crisis
GBRf is working closely with Drax Power Station to ensure the continued transportation of vital supplies in order to sustain the provision of electricity to the UK amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amtrak to receive COVID-19 financial support from USDOT through FRA
Over $1 billion in funding from the U.S. CARES Act will be made available to Amtrak to limit the impact of COVID-19 on the railroad.
High-speed rail project to work to improve air quality in California
With asthma rates for the region being the highest in the U.S., the new California high-speed rail project will work to reduce high air pollution levels.
EU Agency for Railways continues with EUMedRail project
Targeting Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Palestine and Lebanon, the EUMedRail project aims to strengthen railway safety and interoperability in the South Mediterranean region.
UIC releases joint statement on continuity of passenger transport during COVID-19 pandemic
The joint statement highlights the importance of the transportation sector and suggests best practice measures to ensure its continuity amidst COVID-19.
Banedanmark completes ERTMS roll-out on Thybanen line
Denmark's rail infrastructure manager, Banedanmark, has completed the roll-out of ERTMS on the last stretch of the Thybanen line between Thisted and Struer.
ÖBB’s Rail Cargo Group increases freight services for Salinen Austria AG
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause travel restrictions and border closures, the Rail Cargo Group has increased its services to replace road transport.
