GGT and Stimio join forces on maintenance solution for railway gearboxes
Stimio is teaming with GGT GMEINDER GETRIEBETECHNIK GmbH for a predictive maintenance solution for gearboxes in railway applications.
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Breakthrough year for East Coast Digital Programme celebrated
With 2022 drawing to a close, the UK Rail Minister has visited Kings Cross to mark a year of delivery for the East Coast Digital Programme.
Federal government and DB sign agreement on German digital rail system
Deutsche Bahn and the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport have signed a new agreement to push ahead with planning for the digital rail system in Germany.
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group to open subsidiary in Shanghai
ÖBB RCG will have a full local presence in Shanghai from early 2023, expanding its position in Eurasia.
DB’s new ICE 3neo makes inaugural trip between Frankfurt/Main and Cologne
The launch marks a step forward in DB's efforts to rejuvenate and expand its long-distance fleet.
Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 28 Nov - 02 Dec 2022.
Alstom demonstrate fully autonomous driving of a shunting locomotive
Alstom, in partnership with ProRail and Lineas, have demonstrated the highest grade of automation on a shunting locomotive.
Bristol Temple Meads launches audio guide for blind and partially sighted people
Network Rail has teamed up with Bristol Sight Loss Council (BSLC) to launch a first-of-its-kind audio guide for Bristol Temple Meads station, to assist blind and partially sighted people.
Transpennine Route Upgrade’s first electric wires now in place
30 miles of electric wires have been installed between Church Fenton and Colton Junction as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
Northern deploys new technology to identify whether a ticket is valid
Northern managed stations will be utilising a new technology at automated ticket barriers to alert staff about passengers using an incorrect ticket.
Decision on TfW and GBRf Wrexham to Bidston applications revealed by ORR
ORR have decided to use railway track capacity between Wrexham and Bidston for TfWRL and GBRf following an independent review.
Alstom and Kazakhstan Railways sign cooperation agreement
Alstom and Kazakhstan Railways have reaffirmed their cooperation on the renewal of KTZ’s locomotive fleet and agreed to launch an interlocking centre of excellence in Kazakhstan.
VR Group procures 20 FLIRT trains from Stadler
VR Group have signed a contract with Stadler for the delivery of 20 FLIRT trains, with the procurement valued at approximately €250 million.
UK Gov urged to accelerate recovery and avoid decline on Britain’s railway
Rail Partners have called for the Government to enable greater train operator freedom as the industry faces a £2 billion shortfall in revenues and further industrial action.
Heathrow Express appoint new Business Lead and Director
Daniel Edwards has been appointed as the new Business Lead and Director for Heathrow Express.
