Greece postpones deadline for Rosco bids
Greece has extended by three weeks to October 3 a deadline for the submission of expressions of interest in the […]
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UK: FirstGroup and MTR bid for South Western franchise
FirstGroup PLC announced that its joint venture with MTR Corp UK Ltd has submitted a bid to the UK’s Department […]
China to launch first driverless metro in 2017
China’s first driverless metro line, the Yanfang line in southwest Beijing, is expected to start operations at the end of […]
SNCF and Alstom launch partnership for a new TGV generation
On September 7, 2016, Rachel Picard, CEO of Voyages SNCF, and Jean-Baptiste Eymeoud, President of Alstom France, have inaugurated the […]
Alstom to deliver 4 additional Pendolino to NTV
Alstom and NTV, Italy, have signed a contract for the purchase of 4 Pendolino trains and related maintenance services. The […]
GWR launches new electric train for London and the Thames Valley
Great Western Railway (GWR) has deployed the first two of 45 Class 387, or GWR Electrostar, trains on Hayes & […]
UK: passenger association to fund judicial review into Southern Rail’s problem
The Association of British Commuters is set to fund a Judicial Review of the Government’s handling of the Southern Rail […]
Eskişehir buys 14 low-floor trams
Škoda Transportation will deliver a unique battery-powered tram to the Turkish city of Eskişehir. This represents a follow-up to the […]
Bombardier becomes first to secure International Asset Management Standard in South Australia
Bombardier Transportation has become the first rail manufacturer and maintainer in Australia to receive certification under Asset Management Accreditation Standard […]
CH2M becomes consultant for Metrolinx’s RER program
Metrolinx, an agency of the Government of Ontario delivering mobility solutions for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), has […]