UK: HS2 rail project may see funds slashed after elections
If the Labour Party wins the general election in May, it plans to review the cost of the second phase […]
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Bombardier Transportation to supply 62 FLEXITY LRV to Düsseldorf and Cologne
Bombardier Transportation has signed contracts with both the Düsseldorf (Rheinbahn AG) and Cologne transport authorities (KVB) for the delivery of […]
Alstom and Calw district sign a letter of intent on the development of a zero emission train
Alstom and Calw district (in Germany) signed a letter of intent for the planned use of new emission-free fuel cell […]
EUR 1 million to support the development of better transport connections near Bucharest
The EU will co-finance with almost EUR 1 million studies on the development of better freight and passenger transport connections […]
Dubai: RTA signs metro maintenance contract
Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) signed a five-year service agreement with Thales to provide maintenance support services for the […]
First Hitachi InterCity Express train has arrived in the UK
The first of a new generation of high-tech passenger trains arrived in the UK. This is a Class 800 train, […]
UK: EUR 8.3 million rail innovation competition open for bids
A government-sponsored competition to encourage innovation in the rail industry opened on 17 March 2015. Rail Minister Claire Perry launched […]
Jeddah Metro to be ready by 2020
The Metro Jeddah Company is to host an industry briefing day on March 30 to go over details of the […]