Positive train control implemented on Illinois Railway 5 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review The implementation of PTC makes Illinois Railway one of the first short line railroads to do so, and contributes to enhancing safety on its trains.
Thameslink trains now returning more energy than predecessors 4 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review The modernised trains will now return 50 per cent more energy to the network than their predecessors, contributing to helping power the fleet.
Sydney’s train network to benefit from new digital systems facility 4 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review The new facility will allow innovative technologies to be tested and integrated without impacting or disrupting the rail network.
‘Friendly WiFi’ safe certification awarded to Heathrow Express 4 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review The certification proves that the Wi-Fi system installed on the Heathrow Express is keeping passengers safe from inappropriate content.
FRA publish notice of funding opportunity for maglev deployment projects 1 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review $10 million will be available for any eligible interested parties, with the remaining $14 million restricted to certain projects.
Bane NOR and Siemens Mobility celebrate digitalisation milestone 1 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review The opening of a new simulation centre signals the beginning of preparations to digitalise the entirety of the network operator’s system.
Kansas City Southern publishes 2018 sustainability report 1 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review ‘For the Long Haul: Delivering Prosperity, Valuing People, Protecting the Planet’ reports a reduction in their carbon footprint, amongst other improvements within the company.
Amtrak names new Executive Vice President and Chief Safety Officer 1 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review Steve Predmore will succeed Ken Hylander in the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Safety Officer for Amtrak in November 2019.
New trains and extra services promised for Britain in annual rail investment report 1 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review A report has revealed that Britain’s rail industry is committed to delivering over 1,000 extra services a week for passengers and the introduction of 1,000 new carriages during 2020.
Bane NOR signs contract with COWI to develop double-track on rail route 31 October 2019 | By Global Railway Review The tracks will feature on the busiest single-track route in Northern Europe and will be undertaken whilst train traffic continues.
Zonegreen makes grade for Nexus rail skills centre 31 October 2019 | By Zonegreen Sheffield-based rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, is to supply its flagship technology to Metro operator, Nexus’, £8.4 million training facility being constructed in South Shields, North East England.
Additional agreement added to current Cuban railway restoration contract 31 October 2019 | By Global Railway Review A visit from the President of the Republic of Cuba to Moscow has prompted an additional agreement to be signed to the existing contract.
WESTbahn commissions double-decker KISS trains from Stadler 31 October 2019 | By Global Railway Review The new €300 million contract includes the construction of 15 KISS trains and complete maintenance to ensure high availability.
DB and RAIL.ONE open new plant for production of sleepers 30 October 2019 | By Global Railway Review The companies will work in co-operation and is a result of RAIL.ONE’s win of the DB Netz AG’s tender for the planning, construction and operation of the new plant.
DB announce future digitalisation plans to control German train traffic 30 October 2019 | By Global Railway Review Future traffic on Germany’s rails will be controlled by 280 digital signal boxes, continuing DB’s digitalisation drive and replacing decades-old interlockings.
