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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
EU to focus on rail connectivity within Danube and Adriatic-Ionian regions
Within EU’s macro-regional strategies, improving the connectivity of regions through development of railway connections is vital, EU Regional Policy Commissioner […]
Bombardier – Alstom consortium inaugurate Montreal’s AZUR Metro Cars
The Bombardier-Alstom Consortium, manufacturers of the new generation of metro cars for Montréal, togheter with the Société de Transport de […]
Israel approves EUR 6.47 billion rail strategy
Transport Minister Israel Katz approved the NIS 28.3 billion (EUR 6.47 billion) four-year railway strategy, that includes major railway modernisation, […]
New Gatwick Express train to be deployed
At the end of February, the first new Gatwick Express Electrostar train will enter service between London Victoria and Gatwick […]
New trains for Emilia-Romagna region
Italian Infrastructure Minister Graziano Delrio announced plans to invest in the acquisition of new trains for Emilia-Romagna region. The contract […]