Getlink launches a new unaccompanied rail freight Channel Tunnel service
Getlink is to inaugurate a new cross-Channel Tunnel unaccompanied rail freight service for all transporters, which will operate 24 hours a day and six days per week.
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Airbus CyberSecurity and Alstom sign cyber-security partnership
Airbus CyberSecurity and Alstom have agreed to a new partnership that will provide leading solutions and security of industrial information systems for cyber-security across rail transport.
UWC to supply timber flat cars to the manufacturer Vitebsk Sawmill
Russia’s largest manufacturer of freight cars, United Wagon Company, is to supply an order of new generation flat cars for timber transportation to softwood exporter, Vitebsk Sawmill.
SJ wins Stockholm to Hamburg night train contract
The Swedish Transport Administration has announced that SJ has won the procurement for Stockholm-Hamburg night train traffic, with services to start in the second half of 2022.
Arriva launches new multi-modal travel app for EU passengers
Arriva has launched its first MaaS smart mobility app, ‘glimble’. The app enables passengers to plan, pay and ride with any public transport operator, shared transport, or micro-mobility provider.
Rail Baltica project launches global market survey to industry leaders
The Rail Baltica Global Project has released a global market survey to collect feedback from the current and potential contract partners regarding the transition to a full-scale construction phase.
Alstom’s Coradia iLint hydrogen train makes its Swedish debut
The first hydrogen-powered train in the world, Alstom’s Coradia iLint passenger train is making its debut in Östersund, Sweden, with aims to reduce CO2 emissions and help decarbonise rail transport.
Rosehill Rail is awarded contract with Belgian railway operator Infrabel
Rosehill Rail has been awarded an eight-year contract with Belgian national railway operator, Infrabel, to accelerate EU growth and its rail industry.
Moscow Central Circle trials its first double-decker electric train
The Moscow Central Circle (MCC), one of Moscow’s most important transport networks, has inaugurated the trial of its first double-decker electric train, running for 15 days until 8 September 2021.
Alpha Trains upgrades Desiro ML currently leased to ODEG
Siemens Mobility, on behalf of Alpha Trains, has converted the regional multiple units from three- to four-car trainsets.
Railpool purchases 20 multisystem locomotives from Siemens Mobility
Siemens Mobility is set to deliver 20 Vectron MS multisystem locomotives to one of Europe’s leading rail vehicle rental companies, Railpool, beginning in March 2022.
ÖBB purchases 21 additional Desiro ML trains from Siemens Mobility
ÖBB continues to expand its existing commuter and regional train fleet, with an additional order of 21 four-car, state-of-the-art Desiro ML trains from Siemens Mobility.
Translink releases new employee communications app
Translink, Northern Ireland’s main public transport provider, announces the launch of its new employee communication ‘Spirit’ app, available to all employees working for the organisation.
Transport for Wales signs contract to purchase engineering firm
Transport for Wales (TfW), the not-for-profit organisation established by the Welsh government, has signed a deal with Colas Rail UK to buy Pullman Rail Limited.
Latvian Railways begins platform modernisation and construction project
SJSC 'Latvijas dzelzceļš' (LDz) launches the start of the platform modernisation and construction project, which encompasses the design and build of 48 new modern railway stations and stops.
