Spanish manufacturer to build trains at new site in South Wales
Spanish rolling stock manufacturer Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) has announced that it is to start building trains at a new factory in South Wales.
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Major step in the deployment of ETCS on the RFC North Sea – Mediterranean achieved
With the commissioning of the Bettembourg – Thionville – Uckange border section and the Mont Saint-Martin – Aubange – Rodange triangle, an important step in the deployment of ETCS on the Antwerp – Basel section of Rail Freight Corridor (RFC) North Sea - Mediterranean has been achieved.
New regional trains delivered to Denmark
Two years after the initial contract was signed, 13 Coradia Lint regional trains have been delivered to Nordjyske Jernbaner by Alstom.
New signalling solution for the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit Line 1
The fully-automated CITYFLO 650 rail control solution from Bombardier has entered service on the second phase of the new Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit Line 1.
Transport Secretary confirms HS2 routes
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has confirmed Britain’s high-speed rail lines to the north-west, East Midlands and Yorkshire.
Government reveals construct contract winners of HS2
The winners of the major construction contracts for Britain’s new railway have been announced, with the £6.6 billion contracts supporting 16,000 jobs across the country.
European Railway Review becomes Global Railway Review
To reflect significant changes in the railway industry, driven by technologies and globalisation, European Railway Review is investing in new content, a new website, a broader circulation for our bi-monthly magazine and a new name: Global Railway Review.
Arriva retains ‘Northern Lines’ contract in the Netherlands
Arriva has announced that it will operate the regional rail transport in the north of the Netherlands for another 15 years.
Network Rail submits final proposals for level crossings across Cambridgeshire
Network Rail has applied to the Secretary of State for a Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) to close or modify 29 level crossings across Cambridgeshire.
Work begins on Melbourne’s Level Crossing Removal Project
Contracts for the removal of a dozen level crossings in Melbourne's north, west and south-east have been signed, worth more than a billion dollars combined.
Modern trains and new technology for Bristol rail passengers
Passengers travelling into and out of Bristol are set to benefit from a fleet of modern trains providing extra seating, air-conditioning, wi-fi and at-seat plugs.
Powerlines wins contract for the modernisation of the Ossiach Line
Via its Austrian subsidiary, SPL Powerlines Austria, the Powerlines Group has been awarded a contract by ÖBB Infrastruktur AG to modernise the Ossiach line in Carinthia, Austria.
Bern railway station expansion work begins
Work to expand Bern’s main station – the Zukunft Bahnhof Bern Project – is underway.
Government of Victoria names consortium to build Ballarat Line upgrade
The Government of Victoria, Australia, has chosen a consortium consisting of Lendlease, Coleman Rail and SMEC to build the $518 million Ballarat Line Upgrade, following a competitive evaluation process.
New Zealand City Rail Link Council – Govt partnership formalised
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff, Deputy Mayor Cashmore and Ministers Steven Joyce and Simon Bridges, have formalised the partnership between the New Zealand Government and Auckland Council to deliver the 3.45km City Rail Link - New Zealand’s largest infrastructure project
