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U.S. places order for 34 Siemens diesel-electric locomotives

9 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Three states of the USA have ordered a total of 34 Charger diesel-electric locomotives from Siemens with the capability of operating at speeds of up to 200 kilometres per hour.

Second call for Connecting Europe Facility fund launched

9 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The European Commission has launched the second call for proposals of the Connecting Europe Facility allocating €7.6 billion to finance key transport projects.

Australia’s Inland Rail technical services tender open

6 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The Australian Government has announced a Technical and Engineering Advisory Services tender for the Inland Rail project linking Melbourne and Brisbane.

Stadler Rail acquires Vossloh Rail Vehicles

4 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Vossloh AG has signed a €48 million agreement for the sale of is Vossloh Rail Vehicles business to Stadler Rail AG.

Alstom commits to rail following sale of energy business

2 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Alstom has reaffirmed its commitment to rail transport following the sale of its energy businesses to General Electric (GE) for approximately €12.4 billion.

Russian Railways subsidiary signs contract to develop rail in Serbia

28 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Russian Railways subsidiary RZD International LLC, has signed a memorandum of strategic partnership with JSC Infrastructure Railways of Serbia on continuing to develop the country’s rail industry.