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RailTech industry ignited by HackTrain Accelerator programme

21 April 2016 | By Mandy Parrett, Global Railway Review

HackTrain have announced a list of ten teams that will take part in their 'Accelerator' programme. Comprising some of the world’s most exciting start-ups and established businesses, the programme is designed to drive innovation in the UK’s railway industry.

Rail Grand Challenge for UK SMEs launched

20 April 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) has joined forces with Alstom to launch the Rail Grand Challenge competition for UK small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Czech Railways to equip 663 vehicles with ETCS

14 April 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Czech Railways (ČD) has announced it will fit up to 663 railway vehicles with the mobile part of the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2.

ČD Cargo signs contract for 5 Siemens Vectron locomotives

14 April 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

ČD Cargo, the Czech rail transport company, has signed an agreement with Siemens to supply 5 Vectron locomotives for operation in the Czech Republic and neighbouring countries.

Ontario to receive $80 million rail signalling solution

13 April 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The Canadian province of Ontario has partnered with Thales Canada to develop the next generation of rail signalling solutions for the region’s railways.