Zonegreen celebrates second Australian install 30 November 2019 | By Zonegreen The reputation of rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, is on the up down under, after its technology was chosen to protect workers at a second high-tech train maintenance facility.
CP to establish Montreal multi-commodity terminal 29 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review The new Canadian Pacific terminal will be utilised for transportation and distribution, with TYT Group responsible for operation.
EU member states to vote on passenger rights and obligations text 29 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review The new regulation will strengthen the rights of passengers in the face of delays and cancellations, and will limit the financial impact on rail operators.
FRA recognises MTA LIRR for railroad safety programme 29 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review The programme utilises flexible delineators at railroad crossings and enhanced GPS alerts to dramatically improve railroad safety.
Azerbaijan Railways to receive FLIRT trains from Stadler 29 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review Stadler will provide 10 five-car FLIRT trains to Azerbaijan Railways (ADY), valued at €115 million, and is the first order for FLIRT from the rail transport operator.
SBB Cargo announces Désirée Baer as new CEO 28 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review Désirée Baer will take over the management of SBB Cargo AG on 1 March 2020, succeeding Nicolas Perrin who moves to SBB Cargo's Board of Directors.
Avanti West Coast revealed as name for new InterCity West Coast rail franchise 27 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review FirstGroup and Trenitalia have unveiled that Avanti West Coast will be the name of the new InterCity West Coast rail franchise in the UK, heralding a new era of innovative high-speed rail services.
MBTA awards Keolis the contract for Phase 2 and 3 of Franklin double-track project 27 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review Keolis Commuter Services were awarded the contract by MBTA, following a successful delivery of Phase 1 ahead of schedule and under budget.
New managing directors announced for West Coast Partnership rail franchise 27 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review FirstGroup and Trenitalia have announced two new managing directors and confirmed the company's executive team for the West Coast Partnership rail franchise.
Arup appointed by RSSB for review of hydrogen trains case 26 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review Arup's responsibilities will help to inform specific design solutions for hydrogen-powered trains, factoring in safety and operation risks.
Virgin Hyperloop One technology deemed ready for safety assessment 26 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review Certifer will work with Virgin Hyperloop One to meet the goal of surpassing the safety of all existing transport systems.
FRA publish third quarter 2019 PTC implementation status update 26 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review The publication provides an update on railroads' self-reported progress toward fully implementing positive train control systems.
UIC annual report shows railway safety at record high in 2018 25 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review Accidents and numbers of victims has decreased by almost 17 per cent between 2013 and 2018, with a two per cent improvement from 2017, according to UIC.
FTAI agrees for CP to acquire Central Maine and Quebec Railway 25 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review The transaction agreement between Canadian Pacific and Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors is expected to close by the end of 2019.
Newest Northern train fleet reaches two million journeys milestone 22 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review Following the launch of the first train in July 2019, Northern's newest fleet have reached a landmark two million customer journeys.
