1 February 2021
DB Regio Bayern orders 31 trainsets from Siemens Mobility
The trainsets, which will operate on the Danube-Isar network in Germany, are expected to be put into passenger service by DB Regio Bayern in 2024.
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1 February 2021
Power supply for railways in Eastern Russia discussed by RZD and Russia’s Minister of Energy
Oleg Belozerov of RZD and Nikolai Shulginov, Russia's Minister of Energy, discussed the supply of electric power for the development of the railways in Eastern Russia.
29 January 2021
HS2 launches website to promote 20,000 jobs set to be created by phase one of the project
The website allows prospective candidates to search the vacancies that are available across the HS2 project, within the supply chain, located all in one place for the first time.
29 January 2021
Virgin Hyperloop releases concept video of the step-by-step passenger journey
The video shows a passenger journey that is "distinct to Virgin Hyperloop", with decades of expertise from various industries utilised to create the end experience.
29 January 2021
Russian Railways plans phase out purchases of diesel-only locos
According to Russian Railways' Deputy General Director and Chief Engineer, after 2025 the operator plans to purchase electric, natural gas and alternative energy locomotives only.
28 January 2021
Northern continues accessibility efforts in preparation for return of passengers
Despite a fall in passenger numbers due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, Northern is continuing its efforts to ensure that travel is more accessible in preparation for the inevitable return of passengers.
27 January 2021
CER reveals railways lost €26 billion in revenue in 2020 due to COVID-19
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) has collected data from its members which reveals the alarming financial impact of COVID-19 on railways.
27 January 2021
Amtrak’s CEO letter to Congress outlines top five priorities to improve rail
Bill Flynn, Amtrak CEO, has written to Congress outlining the national railroad's top five priorities as it looks to improve and expand rail services across the U.S.
27 January 2021
HS2’s Chiltern tunnel headhouse vent shaft gains planning approval
The headhouse will have a 78m ventilation shaft reaching down to the twin tunnels below, regulating air quality and temperature, removing smoke in the event of a fire and providing access for emergency services.
26 January 2021
CN ranks 10th on the 100 most sustainable corporations in the world index
CN’s approach to sustainability aligns with multiple international standards and, as a result, the company has been featured on Corporate Knights' 2021 Global 100 Index of the most sustainable corporations in the world.
26 January 2021
BNSF Railway Company announces plan for 2021 capital investments
BNSF, one of North America’s leading freight transportation companies, has announced its 2021 capital investment plan of $2.99 billion for projects that support the company’s growth and efficiency objectives.
25 January 2021
UK’s East West Rail line between Oxford and Cambridge gains £760 million investment
The UK government has invested in the rail line between Oxford and Cambridge in order to improve the local economy and quality of life.
22 January 2021
California’s high-speed rail investment continues to spur economy
The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s latest yearly economic impact analysis underscores the growing value of California’s investment in high-speed rail amid the economic uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
22 January 2021
Network Rail uses latest technology to improve lineside biodiversity
The high-resolution imagery from satellites and aircraft can produce detailed maps of habitats, helping Network Rail to identify likely biodiversity ‘hotspots’ found alongside Britain's rail network.
21 January 2021
First high-speed trains delivered to Greece by Alstom
Alstom has delivered the first of five ETR470 Pendolino trains to TRAINOSE, marking the arrival of high-speed trains in Greece.
