Alpha Trains places order for seven Desiro trains from Siemens Mobility
The units will be leased by Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn GmbH and operate on the Verkehrsgesellschaft Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (VMV) rail network.
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Avanti West Coast franchise to be maintained by Bombardier
The contract will include a refresh programme and maintenance of 20 Bombardier Class 221 DEMU trains for the Avanti West Coast mainline services.
Rural freight rail modernisation programme piloted by USDOT
The new programme will support economic activity and improve the safety, capacity and reliability of the freight transportation sector.
Bombardier wins maintenance contract for Swedish REGINA EMU fleet
The SEK 280 million contract will include the heavy maintenance, refurbishment, and technical and comfort upgrade of 59 REGINA units until 2024.
IP selects Thales for the renewal of its existing signalling systems
The contract will require Thales to renew the existing signalling on three sections of Infraestruturas de Portugal's network.
Automatic train pilot experiment successfully completed by NS
Further trials and experiments will follow in order to develop the automatic train pilot technology by testing various other real-life scenarios.
SBB Board of Directors appoint Vincent Ducrot as new CEO
Ducrot will return to SBB for the first time since 2011 and succeed predecessor, Andreas Meyer, at the beginning of April 2020.
UNIFE supports ambitions of EU Green Deal masterplan
UNIFE has emphasised the significant role the rail industry can play in achieving the ambitions of the Green Deal outlined by the European Commission.
New test centre unveiled by Bombardier at Saxony site
Bombardier's €16 million investment into the new centre resulted in the inclusion of state-of-the-art production and testing technologies.
Deutsche Bahn 5G-based network tender won by Nokia
Requirements of the tender include the delivery and testing of the world's first 5G-based network for automated rail operation.
Northern Pacers offered to heritage railways and emergency services
Angel Trains has announced plans to sell the out-of-service Pacer units, with all resulting proceeds to be donated to charity.
#TimetoAct slogan to be displayed on Transfesa Logistics locomotive
The slogan displayed on the Transfesa vehicle calls for a greater support for rail freight due to its environmental advantages.
Video released showing progress of California high-speed rail project
The video follows all progress made and milestones hit during construction on the high-speed line project throughout 2019.
Alstom signs production contract with PTA of Western Australia
The PTA contract will require Alstom to manufacture and maintain the newest generation of C-series trains for the growing rail network in Perth.
Amtrak and Alstom partnership has stimulated nationwide economy
The production of Amtrak's new Acela trains has created over 1,000 jobs and is boosting businesses across 27 states.
