First Railserve Tier 4 Dual LEAF® gen-set locomotive put in service
13 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The first Railserve Tier 4 DUAL LEAF® gen-set locomotive has been placed in service and will significantly reduce emissions.
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Iowa rail infrastructure to receive $68 million in investments
13 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Union Pacific is boosting safety and efficiency with an approximately $68 million infrastructure investment in Iowa in 2017.
Västtrafik vehicles to be refurbished in €9 million contract
13 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Train operator Västtrafik and Alstom have signed a €9 million contract for the revision and refurbishment of 18 X12 and X14 two-car vehicles.
First rail-less train unveiled in China
12 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The world's first rail-less train has been unveiled in Zhuzhou, central China's Hunan province by CRRC Zhuzhou Institute Co Ltd.
Go-Ahead awarded third rail network in Germany
12 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The Go-Ahead Group has been awarded Network 3A ‘Murrbahn’ routes in Germany - its third rail network in the country.
Alpha Trains receives Euro4000 locomotives
9 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Six new EURO4000 locomotives have been delivered by Stadler to Alpha Trains.
Russian Railways and JSC TEIC sign agreement to construct new railway line for freight
8 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Russian Railways and JSC Tuva Energy Industrial Corporation have agreed to construct the Elegest-Kyzyl-Kuragino Railway Line.
c2c named as UK’s most punctual rail operator in May
7 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
c2c achieved over 96% in the Public Performance Measure (PPM) figures, making it the best performing operating company in the UK.
France enhances its railway security with the new GSM-R communication system
6 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
France's national state-owned railway company SNCF enhances railway security with the new GSM-R communication system.
New Zealand government announces a $548 million investment for rail
5 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The New Zealand government has announced it will be investing $548 million in the country’s rail network in its 2017 budget.
Transport for NSW introduces extra capacity for trains to the Blue Mountains
5 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Commuters and tourists to have more express services, more seats and reduced travel times to Blue Mountains destinations.
SFRTA awards $40 million contract to Wabtec Corporation
2 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Wabtec Corporation has signed a contract to install Positive Train Control (PTC) for the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority.
Nomad Digital appoints new US East Coast sales manager
1 June 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Nomad Digital has boosted its ranks in America after announcing it has recruited new East Coast sales manager, Greg Holmes.
Eight multisystem locomotives ordered for the Rhine-Alpine Corridor
1 June 2017 | By Eurotransport
Swiss intermodal transport company, Hupac, has ordered eight Vectron MS locomotives from Siemens for the Rhine-Alpine Corridor.
First Vectron broad-gauge locomotive authorised for Finland
31 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The first Vectron alternating-current (AC) locomotive for in Finland has been authorised by Trafi, the Finnish Transport Safety Agency.
