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.
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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.
SNCF sets new high-speed targets for 2020 following huge investment
31 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
In a bid to attract 15 million new customers by 2020, SNCF plans to offer customers a choice of two high-speed rail options.
High-speed rail network planned for the Czech Republic
30 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The Czech government has approved the building of a national high-speed rail network adding 20km of new railway, with costs expected to reach up to CZK 650 billion.
Caltrain electrification funding included in the 2017 Federal Budget
30 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The 2017 Federal Budget package includes a $100 million investment in the Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project (PCEP).
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.
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.
