Indian Railways to introduce Tri-Netra system for collision avoidance
The Indian Railways may soon roll out an advanced system, called Tri-Netra, on its trains. Tri-Netra (“terrain imaging for diesel […]
November 2016
Russia-Finland rail transport agreement to enter into force in December
A new rail transport agreement between Finland and Russia will enter into force on 22 December 2016. Instruments of ratification […]
New Birmingham International station design unveiled
Virgin Trains has unveiled a radical new open plan design for Birmingham International station. The rail station’s ticket office has […]
RZD under investigation for antimonopoly law infringement
The Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) opened a case against FGK and RZD on suspicion of abusing dominance. Following several […]
Titran-Express assembly plant obtains IRIS certification
Tihvin Assembly Plant “Titran-Express”, part of railway holding UWC, has successfully underwent audit of the business management system on its […]
EBRD seeks a consultant for a rail project in FYR Macedonia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development wants to engage a consultant to monitor the implementation of a rail project […]
Turkey to buy 10 new high speed trains
Turkey is to receive EUR 312 million (USD 334 million) to fund 10 high-speed passenger trains to run between capital […]
Australia: Contract signed for Victoria’s 65 new metro trains
Victorian Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan announced that a consortium will build the 65 High Capacity Metro Trains. The […]
Amtrak grants Chicago Union Station contract
Phase One was recently awarded a contract in support of Amtrak’s mobile management tool for Chicago’s Union Station. As the […]
Knorr-Bremse 1520 manufacturing facility relocates to St. Petersburg
Knorr-Bremse 1520, the joint venture set up by Federal Freight Company (FGK) and Knorr-Bremse, is moving from Tver to St. […]