Hydrogen train tests in the Netherlands successfully meets objectives
A report on the tests of Alstom's Coradia iLint trains has found that the hydrogen train is a fully viable alternative to diesel equipment.
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EBA recognises two DB subsidiaries as independent certification bodies
Railway Approvals Germany GmbH and DB Systemtechnik GmbH have been recognised as independent certification and inspection bodies.
Hitachi-Bombardier celebrate 10 years delivering Europe’s fastest high-speed train
Hitachi Rail and Bombardier Transportation have celebrated a decade of working together delivering ETR 1000 trains - the fastest-ever in-service train in Europe, capable of achieving 400km/h.
Bombardier Transportation receives TWINDEXX Vario order from Lower Saxony
An additional 14 TWINDEXX Vario double-deck coaches have been ordered from Bombardier Transportation for use in northwest Germany.
Knorr-Bremse and Rail Vision to test obstacle detection systems for SBB Cargo
Knorr-Bremse Switzerland is to integrate Israeli startup Rail Vision's electro-optic obstacle detection systems into SBB Cargo shunting locomotives for extended prototype testing.
Danish safety authority officially approves Vectron locomotive
The approval marks an important milestone for the commissioning of 42 Vectron locomotives ordered by Danish State Railways (DSB) from Siemens Mobility over the last two years.
Transfesa Logistics begins operating new UK express rail service for Tesco
Transfesa Logistics' new route, in partnership with UK supermarket chain Tesco, will begin at Almussafes, Spain, and end at Barking, UK.
Alberto Mazzola elected as new CER Executive Director
Mazzola will follow Libor Lochman into the role, following an unanimous vote at the CER General Assembly on 21 September.
FlexoFoam’s fire retardant train cushions fully compliant with FST requirements
The cushions, which feature FlexoFoam's in-house formulation of Fire-Retardant Polyurethane Foam, complies with all FST requirements of EN45545 HL3.
DB Regio survey outlines expected increase in passengers post-COVID-19
Findings of DB Regio's survey also included that public transport is expected to play a key role in delivering traffic and climate change.
Europe’s rail industry joins to support deployment of Digital Automatic Coupling
Rail Freight Forward members and sector associations have welcomed an MoU for the development of European Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) for rail freight.
ERFA welcomes vote on waiving and reducing track access charges
ERFA - the European Rail Freight Association - has welcomed the adoption by the European Parliament of the proposed European Regulation that establishes measures for a sustainable rail market.
DB Regio introduces driver assistance systems to become more sustainable
By installing the driver assistance system on its trains, DB Regio can cut consumption by up to 11.5 million litres of diesel per year.
Spain’s first private high-speed operator welcomes new CEO
Fabrizio Favara joins ILSA as its CEO and will form the private high-speed train operator’s senior management together with its General Manager, Victor Bañares.
ÖBB begins testing of hydrogen train in passenger service
The hydrogen train will operate along two routes for a 10-week testing period to gain a range of experience with the alternative technology.
