Rhenus Logistics to receive UWC container platforms
United Wagon Company has announced that has shipped the first batch of new heavy platforms for the transport of containers […]
May 2018
Germany has two months to transpose EU rail safety legislation
The European Commission requested Germany on May 17, to fully comply with EU law on railway safety under the Directive […]
TfL to operate Heathrow Connect services
Starting 20 May, Transport for London TfL will take over the Heathrow Connect services between Paddington and Heathrow terminals 2/3 […]
EC requires Belgium and Croatia to adopt noise maps and action plans
The European Commission calls on Belgium and Croatia to comply with the key provisions of EU law on noise (Directive […]
Škoda becomes the sole owner of Transtech
Škoda Transportation Group signed the agreement to buy the remaining 25% of Transtech which was owned by Sinituote Oy company. […]
TfL launches tender on tram automatic braking system
On May 14, Transport for London has published contract notice on the Official Journal of the European Journal (OJEU) for […]
Autonomous trains approved in Western Australia
Australia’s Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator granted Rio Tinto the accreditation for autonomous operation of trains at the […]
Teleste to deliver on-board system for Merseyrail new metro trains
Stadler selected Teleste to deliver on-board solution for Merseytravel metro trains in Liverpool. Under the contract, Teleste will provide end-to-end […]
USD 11 billion GE – Wabtec merger approved
On May 21, the Boards of Directors of Wabtec and General Electric approved the USD 11.1 billion merger. Under the […]
Serbia seeks consultancy services for railway projects
Serbian Railways Infrastructure has launched a tender for the purchase of construction supervision services for railway infrastructure projects. The assignment […]