Argentinian government signs loan for Automatic Train Stop system
26 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The Argentinian Government has signed for a $US 49.5 million loan with The Japan Bank for International Cooperation to install an ATS system.
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Testing begins on the Jakarta-Bandung project in Indonesia
26 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Testing of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway project has started, with construction potentially beginning at the end of this month.
Canada’s railways to increase safety
26 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Canada’s railways are supporting the mandatory installation of locomotive voice and video recorders to increase safety.
The Toronto-Windsor Corridor is set for high-speed rail
26 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
It has been announced that Ontario is moving forward with an ambitious high-speed rail project along the Toronto-Windsor corridor.
Eurostar launches its new e320 trains on the London-Brussels route
25 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Eurostar has previewed its new e320 train on the London-Brussels route in advance of its introduction into service on Sunday 28 May 2017.
Union Pacific plans to invest $41 million in its Wyoming rail infrastructure
25 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Union Pacific is investing approximately $41 million in its infrastructure in Wyoming this year. The projects aim to boost safety and efficiency throughout Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure, without utilising taxpayer funds.
DSB has issued a tender for advanced Wi-Fi equipment
25 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Danish State Railways (DSB) has issued a tender for better Wi-Fi equipment for its trains to better utilise its passengers’ travel time.
Uber and Transit integrate for multi-model travel
25 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Uber has integrated with the Transit app in nearly 50 U.S. cities, allowing travellers to now combine Uber with their public transport needs.
Germany orders additional Coradia Lint regional trains
25 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
HzL Hohenzollerische Landesbahn AG has ordered 10 additional Coradia Lint regional trains from Alstom in a deal worth 50 million.
Majority of rail passengers face delays, overcrowding and dirty trains
23 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The majority of rail passengers are experiencing delayed, dirty or overcrowded train journeys, according to new research by Which?
Greenbrier Europe and Astra Rail merger receives regulatory approvals in Europe
22 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. and Astra Rail Management GmbH have recently announced that the companies’ planned merger to create Greenbrier-Astra Rail has received all required regulatory approvals from relevant European antitrust officials. The transaction will be completed on 1 June 1 2017 and combines the operations of Greenbrier Europe and Astra Rail to create…
Bombardier expands startup collaboration to create the transport solutions of the future
22 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Bombardier Transportation has announced the expansion of its startup collaboration activities with the aim to develop new paths into ground-breaking mobility and connectivity solutions.
Israel Railways order additional TWINDEXX Vario double-deck coaches
15 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Israel Railways has signed a contract for 33 TWINDEXX Vario double-deck coaches from Bombardier Transportation worth €56 million.
Two overhaul contracts for Shanghai Metro
12 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Shentong Bombardier (Shanghai) Rail Transit Vehicle Maintenance Co. Ltd. (SHBRT) will provide an overhaul service for metro cars in Shanghai.
Australian government to invest $20 billion in rail
11 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The federal executive government of Australia is investing $20 billion in rail to cut congestion and create thousands of new jobs.
