UK: track renewal programme completed in Yorkshire
Network Rail has finalized a four year maintenance programme on the railways serving Yorkshire. Network Rail’s Track Renewal System (TRS) […]
September 2016
Belarus and China introduce new container train
A new regular container train will be commissioned in September to deliver cargoes between Lanzhou, China and Kolyadichi, Belarus, informed […]
Stadler delivered the 1000th FLIRT
Stadler celebrated the handover of the 1000th FLIRT (Fast Light Innovative Regional Train) train. The 1000th Stadler FLIRT is a […]
Railway stakeholders commit to disciplined ERTMS deployment
In a signing ceremony at the InnoTrans fair in Berlin, European Commissioner for Transport Violeta Bulc oversaw the signing of […]
Railcare orders 7 Vectron locomotives
The rail freight operator Railcare has ordered 7 locomotives from Siemens and the contract also includes service and maintenance of […]
Sofia: Trace Group to build another metro section
Bulgarian construction company Trace Group Hold has signed a 29.8 million leva (15.3 million euros) deal for the construction of […]
Serbia wants deadline extension for use of Russian rail loan
The Serbian Transport Ministry announced that authorities expect to reach an agreement with Russia next month on extending the deadline […]
Stadler and Solaris to set up consortium for light rail vehicles
Solaris Bus & Coach S.A. and Stadler Polska Sp. z o.o. are enhancing their cooperation for light rail vehicles. To […]
US: Hill International and CH2M to take part in Amtrak’s Gateway Program
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) has selected the team of Hill International and CH2M to provide program management support […]
ABB introduces innovative energy-efficient traction transformer
ABB unveiled at InnoTrans Effilight, its next-generation traction transformer designed to reduce the weight of on-board components and ensure more […]