East Midlands rail franchise tender launched
UK Department for Transport published the invitation to tender for East Midlands rail franchise, with a 12-week public consultation. The […]
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KeolisAmey selects CAF for the acquisition of 77 DMUs
KeolisAmey selected CAF as the preferred bidder to supply modern diesel multiple units for the newly-awarded Wales and Borders rail […]
Siemens Alstom combination could be delayed
Although the closing of the transaction was expected for the end of calendar year 2018, on June 8, Alstom has […]
DB provides low-cost services for long-distance trains
Deutsche Bahn plans to attract more passengers for its long-distance trains and will provide low-cost tickets starting this summer. In […]
Agreement signed to open Finnish rail market
Finland’s Ministry of Transport and VR Group signed an agreement for the liberalization of country’s railway market. Under the agreement, […]
Stadler unveiled the new ‘Traverso’ train
On June 6, Stadler and Südostbahn AG (SOB) rolled-out of the new ‘Traverso’ EMU for the Voralpen-Express line. The trains […]
Turkish company to deliver trams to Poland
Durmazlar, one of the Turkish rolling stock manufacturers, was selected to deliver up to 24 trams in Olsztyn, a city […]
Amtrak issues RFP for locomotive fleet
Amtrak issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to rebuild its current diesel fleet or purchase a minimum of 50 to […]
Lithuanian Railways reorganisation approved
Lithuanian Government approved the reform strategy of railway sector initiated by the Ministry of Transport, under which Lithuanian Railways will […]
Alstom to install on-board control system for 467 Norwegian trains
The Norwegian railway authority, Bane NOR, awarded Alstom a EUR 150 million contract to equip the entire Norwegian railway fleet […]