Bombardier wins overhaul rail cars contract
Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) has awarded a USD 36.8 million contract to Bombardier to overhaul 63 MARC III bi-level commuter […]
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UWC unveils new generation railcars for heavy weight traffic
United Wagon Company has presented full-scale samples of an articulated gondola and a universal gondola with 135 m3 and 108 […]
FTA issues a safety plan for public transport
The U.S. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a a proposed rule for the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan and a […]
Qube Consortium submits binding proposal to acquire Asciano
The Qube Holdings-led consortium, formed by Global Infrastructure Management, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and CIC Capital Corp announced it […]
Knorr-Bremse acquires TMD Friction rail business
The Knorr-Bremse Group has acquired the rail transport activities of brake pad specialist TMD Friction. “Through the acquisition of the […]
Deutsche AM purchases 50% equity stake in Akiem
Ermewa Group announces that Deutsche Asset Management (Deutsche AM) has taken a 50% equity stake in its subsidiary, Akiem. The […]
Talgo could enter the Indian railway market
Spanish company Talgo may soon undertake trial runs at speeds between 160 and 200 kmph on the existing tracks on […]
Azerbaijan: rail tariffs not to be regulated by state
Tariffs for cargo and passenger traffic by rail will not be regulated by the state on the territory of Azerbaijan. […]
Japan: Nishitetsu to introduce modern trains
The Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co. (Nishitetsu) will introduce new 9000 series commuter trains with modern amenities, manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries […]
Egypt tenders railway management and operation services
Egypt Transport Ministry Spokesperson Ahmed Ibrahim announced that the Ministry formed a committee to set the bid requirements and specifications […]