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5 days ago · UK: Intercity Battery Train Trial Proves Successful. Angel Trains, Hitachi Rail, and TransPennine Express have successfully trialled an intercity battery train trial in the North of England. On this page you will find all the latest news featured on the Railway-News website in chronological order. You can also browse by category.
Alstom Delivers First Trainset for Taipei’s Wanda Line
20 hours ago · Alstom has delivered the first fully automated Metropolis trainset for the new Wanda-Zhonghe-Shulin Line in Taipei. This 22.8-kilometre medium-capacity metro line will significantly improve connectivity between Taipei and New Taipei City. It will serve densely populated areas in New Taipei, such as Zhonghe, Shulin, Tucheng, and Xinzhuang ...
Over $1 Billion in Funding for US Intercity Rail Systems
Oct 3, 2024 · The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the availability of more than 1 billion USD in additional funding to support the expansion and modernisation of America’s intercity passenger rail system. This funding, made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is part of the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity ...
Amtrak Issues RFP for New Long Distance Trains - Railway-News
2 Jan 2024. Amtrak has issued a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) to railcar manufacturers to replace its existing Long Distance fleet. This multi-billion-dollar procurement process marks the next major milestone in transforming long-distance train services across the US. It is made possible thanks to funding from President Biden’s ...
InnoTrans 2024: AI in the Mobility Sector | Railway-News
Published. 24 Sep 2024. At this year’s opening ceremony, the two panel discussions focused on AI and its impact and importance for the rail sector. The rolling stock manufacturers were represented by Henri Poupart-Lafarge, CEO of Alstom, Javier Martínez Ojinaga, CEO of CAF, and Michael Peter, CEO of Siemens Mobility.
Global Rail Trends: A Look around the World of Innovations
May 21, 2024 · The world of rail transport is a tapestry of global trends and innovations, each region contributing its unique solutions and challenges to the broader narrative of rail transport. From the high-speed networks of Asia and Europe to the freight-dominated lines of North America, the global rail industry is a showcase of diversity and ingenuity.
New York’s MTA Unveils New Metro-North Locomotives
Nov 6, 2024 · United States. New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has unveiled new SC42-DM dual-mode locomotives built by Siemens Mobility to upgrade the Metro-North Railroad. The new locomotives feature 4,200 horsepower engines and are designed to enhance train reliability. They will also reduce air pollutants by over 85% and will ...
$1.7 Billion Contract Awarded for Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop
1 day ago · Infrastructure. The Terra Verde joint venture, led by Webuild, has signed a 1.7 billion AUD contract to design and build part of a suburban rail loop in Melbourne, Australia. The scope of this Tunnels North contract covers two parallel tunnels, each nearly 10 kilometres long as part of the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East project.
Hitachi Rail Acquires Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems
Jun 3, 2024 · Hitachi Rail has officially acquired Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems for a price of 1.66 billion EUR. The acquisition was completed on 31 May, extending Hitachi Rail’s global presence to 51 countries. With this acquisition, the majority of Hitachi Rail’s revenues now come from signalling and systems.