Operail: The new name for EVR Cargo
In an effort to better reflect the nature of an international market-oriented logistics and transport company, EVR Cargo - Estonia's state-owned freight operator - has changed its business name to Operail.
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SNCF Réseau launches innovation partnership to design next-gen signal interlockings
SNCF Réseau – the French Infrastructure Manager – has signalled the start of ARGOS, an innovation partnership involving Alstom, Ansaldo STS, Siemens and Thales, with the purpose of designing the next generation of signal interlockings.
Bane NOR seeks supplier involvement for first large contract in Drammen
Bane NOR , the state-owned Norwegian railway infrastructure company, has announced the prequalification for one of the main contracts on the large Drammen–Kobbervikdalen project.
International Rail Development speaker interview: Bassam Mansour
Global Railway Review speaks to Bassam Mansour, International Rail Industry Advisor, to find out his views on competition within the rail sector, new digitalisation initiatives and what he believes are some of the biggest challenges facing the rail sector…
International Rail Development speaker interview: Johan Sundin
Global Railway Review speaks to Johan Sundin, Head of Strategic Production Support for The East Link Project at Trafikverket, to find out his views on competition within the rail sector, new digitalisation initiatives and what he believes are some of the biggest challenges facing the rail sector...
Four-day HackTrain hackathon: Destination InnoTrans
This year’s InnoTrans will feature its first ever hackathon: 80 innovators united for a four-day technology marathon aimed at advancing the digital rail revolution…
MRCE orders 25 Vectron locomotives from Siemens
Mitsui Rail Capital Europe (MRCE) has ordered a further 25 Vectron locomotives from Siemens.
Norway to invest NOK 120 billion in rail projects between 2018-2023
As part of its National Transportation Plan for 2018-2029, the Norwegian government has announced approximately NOK 120 billion is allocated for the rail industry during the period 2018-2023 to cover a number of rail infrastructure and digitalisation projects...
EU funding supports ERTMS Level 2 deployment on Paris-Lyon HSL
The Paris-Lyon high-speed line will soon benefit from more trains with improved regularity and performance following funding support from the European Union of approximately €117 million for the deployment of ERTMS Level 2 along Europe's most heavily trafficked line.
Elizabeth line fares to be the same price as a similar Tube journey
Transport for London (TfL) have announced that Elizabeth line pay-as-you-go fares within Zones 1-6 will be the same as the fares on existing TfL services, ensuring affordable travel for millions of Londoners when the railway opens through central London in December 2018.
Brexit: Rail industry advised to plan for alternate realities
According to the RSSB, the rail industry needs to adopt a pragmatic approach to Brexit, given the uncertainty of the final destination.
Elizabeth line train makes successful first run across south east London
The new train was the first to be driven from Abbey Wood. It entered the new tunnels at Plumstead Portal and travelled under the Thames heading for Connaught Tunnel before returning to Abbey Wood station.
Transport Focus and HS2 explore what passengers think about future railways
A ‘customer community’ established between Transport Focus and HS2 Ltd has revealed what future railways – such as HS2 – should aim to offer passengers, with payment and ticketing, luggage and catering being the three most important areas...
Brexit agreements must not overlook what’s best for the rail business community
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) has emphasised that Brexit must not undermine the ongoing development of the Single European Rail Area.
Three countries to be connected by the environmentally-friendly Avelia Pendolino
From December 2017, Alstom’s high-speed train – the Avelia Pendolino – will connect Germany, Italy and Switzerland when Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia and SBB introduce a timetable change and offer a new direct service.
