South Western franchise comes under competition authority’s scrutiny
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority announced that it is considering whether to probe the awarding of the South Western […]
May 2017
RZD International could set up freight dispatch centre in Serbia
Russian railway company RZD International is interested in the construction of a freight railway transport dispatch centre in Serbia, according […]
Iran opens new railway lines
The opening ceremony was held for the inauguration of the Hamedan-Tehran railway. The 276 km project has been completed with […]
US: funds received for Lynnwood LRT extension
Sound Transit will receive USD 100 million in federal funds for its Lynnwood Link Extension, in Washington, that will begin […]
ABB opens traction transformer plant in South Africa
ABB inaugurated a new traction transformer production facility adjacent to its South African headquarters in Longmeadow, Johannesburg, to help power […]
Manila launched LRT-1 Cavite extension works
Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) launched the pre-construction works on LRT-1 Cavite Extension involving the construction of 20 stations and […]
JV selected for Connecticut rail system improvement
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) selected a team composed by AECOM, Parsons Brinckerhoff, and STV to assist the department […]
Transmashholding signs wagon construction contract in Iran
Transmashholding and the Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran signed the contract for the manufacture of 500 wagons in […]
Alstom’s AGV.italo run 60 million kilometres
Alstom commissioned the AGV high-speed train for NTV five years ago on the Naples-Milan route. The 25 AGV composing NTV […]
Pennsylvania signs railcar acquisition contract
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) awarded CRRC Tangshan a USD 160 million contract for the supply of 45 double-deck coaches […]