Shift2Rail awards 19 project grants for its Call for Proposals 2020
Worth almost €148 million, the new projects will deliver key Shift2Rail results through technological demonstrators and pave the way to the successor programme.
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Harsco Rail signs its first ever rail grinder contract with Hungarian Railways
The $10.3 million order is Harsco Rail's first grinder contract for MÁV FKG Kft-t, which manages all maintenance and renovation of Hungary's national railway network.
Shift2Rail’s Governing Board gives go-ahead for European DAC Delivery Programme
The European DAC (Digital Automatic Coupler) Delivery Programme will be a unique opportunity for the sector to collectively drive the deployment of technological and operational solutions related to the DAC, by means of a focused and inclusive system approach under the umbrella of Shift2Rail.
Siemens Mobility awarded Norwegian cab radio framework contract
Norske tog AS has awarded Siemens Mobility with the framework contract to supply 570 GSM-R train cab radios for use across Norway.
First TRAXX MS3 locomotives placed into commercial trial operation in the Czech Republic
The modern locomotives will enable ČD Cargo to offer its customers additional services, thanks to the increased power and efficiency of the rolling stock.
Cargo Wagon and Nexxiot join up to deliver digital rail cargo transformation
Nexxiot and Slovakian-based lessor, Cargo Wagon, are teaming up regarding the digital rail cargo transformation to provide new and innovative services for their customers.
Rail Baltica project granted additional €184 million CEF financing
The Rail Baltica infrastructure project has been granted additional €184 million CEF financing to be invested in the project implementation until 2024, bringing the total amount of investment in additional funding to €216 million.
Deutsche Bahn invests one billion EUR in 30 new ICE trains
From 2022, the trains will initially run on routes between the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and Munich via the high-speed Cologne-Rhine-Main line, increasing DB’s daily passenger capacity on these routes by 13,000 seats.
ProRail to test Automatic Train Operations using a Lineas shunting locomotive
Starting in 2021, Alstom and ProRail will test Automatic Train Operations (ATO) using a Lineas shunting locomotive.
New rolling stock arrives in Moldova for operating on CFM’s network
Twelve modern diesel locomotives - purchased thanks to joint financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the European Investment Bank and the European Union - have arrived in Moldova's capital.
RAIL.ONE delivers final RHEDA 2000® bi-block sleepers for the Follo Line project
By completing deliveries of RHEDA 2000® track components for the Follo Line project, an important milestone has been reached in the construction of the 20km-long tunnel project in Norway.
Vy Tåg AB chooses Bombardier to maintain its Night Train fleet in Sweden
Bombardier Transportation has signed a four-year fleet maintenance contract with Norwegian transport operator Vy Tåg AB to maintain its Night Train fleet in Sweden. The contract also includes an option for a further two years of services.
CAPTRAIN España signs agreement to lease new EURO6000 locomotives
CAPTRAIN España has signed a framework contract with Alpha Trains for up to 21 units of the new full electric EURO6000 Stadler locomotives.
Joint Venture to carry out design and construction studies for rail section in Bosnia
A Joint Venture formed by Ardanuy Ingeniería, Eptisa and IPSA is set to carry out the design and construction work studies for the Doboj-Rasputnica Miljacka railway section in Bosnia.
Hungarian Railways orders additional hybrid tram-trains from Stadler
MÁV-START Zrt. - the Hungarian passenger service operator - has exercised its contract right and ordered four additional bi-mode CITYLINK tram-trains from Stadler.
