PESA multiple-units get homologation in Germany
“We are in the final stages of the homologation procedure for the Link diesel-electric multiple-units in the Czech Republic, Poland […]
July 2016
Netherlands plans driverless train trials
ProRail, the Dutch rail infrastructure manager, announced plans to trial driverless freight trains on the Betuweroute between Rotterdam and Germany. […]
ÖBB enhances passenger experience with live broadcast TV solution
Nomad Digital has successfully partnered with Austrian rail operator ÖBB to deliver a fleet-wide passenger WiFi upgrade and a comprehensive […]
Documentation approved for railway links to Kerch Strait bridge
Russia’s Federal Autonomous Institution GlavGosEkspertiza approved the project documentation and findings of the engineering survey under the project for the […]
RZD to establish a Freight Market Council
RZD and the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) of the Russian Federation have signed an agreement on joint efforts to establish […]
Germany to support Ukraine rail development
Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman announced that Germany intends to provide EUR 300 million to Ukraine for energy, infrastructure and […]
US: CH2M to develop a unified Southeast passenger rail study
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has chosen CH2M as its prime consultant […]
Wabtec takes loan to finance Faiveley acquisition
Wabtec Corporation has signed a new bank agreement that includes a USD 1.2 billion revolving credit facility and a USD […]
Great Western Railway introduces new train
The first of a fleet of state-of-the-art new trains which will transform rail travel in the south-west and Wales was […]
Brazil prepares tender for Norte-Sul railway concession
The coordinators of Brazil’s investment partnership program are planning to combine two of the country’s Norte-Sul railway stretches into a […]