11 August 2021
Shortline railroads awarded safety improvement grants
The North Carolina Ports Authority and 12 other shortline railroads have been awarded a $10.2 million grant fund in support of health, safety and performance improvements.
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11 August 2021
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.
10 August 2021
ÖBB expands Nightjet fleet with new order placed from Siemens Mobility
ÖBB has placed a major order of 20 additional next generation, seven-car night trains from Siemens Mobility, securing its position as market leader in Europe’s night train sector.
10 August 2021
Sydney’s major rail freight project a step closer to construction
The $400 million Port Botany Rail Line Duplication and Cabramatta Loop project looks towards the future of construction, as the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) awards two new major contracts.
10 August 2021
Bane NOR selects supplier of major contract for switches and crossings
Vossloh, a leading international supplier of rail infrastructure products and services, has been awarded a major comprehensive framework contract with the Norwegian rail network.
10 August 2021
Siemens Mobility and everis win deal to develop MaaS platform for Renfe
Siemens Mobility and everis sign a five-year contract with Renfe, the national railway company of Spain, to develop and operate a countrywide, intelligent Mobility as a Service (MaaS) platform.
9 August 2021
Alstom signs contract to deliver 150 Coradia Stream trains to Trenitalia
Alstom has been awarded a €910 million framework contract to supply Italian train operator, Trenitalia, with 150 ultra modern, energy efficient, electric Coradia Stream regional trains.
9 August 2021
VIDEO: California High-Speed Rail Authority August 2021 construction progress
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) has released its August 2021 Construction Update, highlighting summer progress on the nation’s first high-speed rail project.
6 August 2021
Auckland Metro Programme to electrify Papakura and Pukekohe rail line
KiwiRail’s electrification project of the rail line between Papakura and Pukekohe has been approved by an independent panel, under COVID-19 fast-track legislation.
6 August 2021
An industry first – SWR launch boarding assistance service for customers
South Western Railway (SWR) has announced the launch of Assisted Boarding Points, the rail industry’s first assistance service for passengers, allowing for a far more efficient travel experience.
6 August 2021
The UAE’s National Rail Network signs one of its largest partnerships
Etihad Rail, the operator of the UAE’s National Rail Network, has signed one of the largest commercial partnerships for Stage Two of the UAE’s National Rail Project, with Western Bainoona Group.
5 August 2021
Returning rail passengers welcomed back by upgraded train stations
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR)’s multimillion-pound improvement programme promises returning Great Northern, Thameslink and Southern rail commuters a finer station and travel experience.
5 August 2021
Proposal aims to improve passengers’ access to Rail Ombudsman
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) proposes a new code of practice, with the intention to reduce the time it takes for commuter complaints to be responded to by the Rail Ombudsman.
4 August 2021
Hitachi Rail to acquire Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems business
Once the acquisition is finalised, Hitachi Rail expects to drive growth by expanding its rail signalling systems business globally, bringing an enhanced turnkey railway offering to new markets around the world.
3 August 2021
SWR and University of Portsmouth develop algorithm to reduce rail delays
In news that will bring good news to many commuters, the first algorithm to detect delays automatically on the tracks has been developed.
