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New Spanish high-speed operator ILSA orders 23 Frecciarossa 1000 trains

10 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Independent Spanish train operator Intermodalidad de Levante SA (ILSA) has placed a €797 million order with Hitachi and Bombardier to supply 23 very high-speed Frecciarossa 1000 trains for use on the Madrid-Barcelona, Madrid-Valencia/Alicante and Madrid-Seville/Malaga […]

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Knorr-Bremse IFE to supply door systems for Piccadilly line trains

3 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Siemens has ordered the door systems for the 94 underground trains that it is building for the Piccadilly line from IFE, a subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse. The order is for 3,760 door systems (7,144 door leaves), […]

Appointments

Mike Brown to be independent member of Mott MacDonald shareholders’ committee

3 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

London’s former Transport Commissioner, Mike Brown, has been appointed to be an independent member of Mott MacDonald’s 20-strong shareholders’ committee, made up of senior Mott MacDonald employee shareholders. As a member of the shareholders’ committee, […]

Business

European Commission grants conditional approval for Alstom’s acquisition of Bombardier Transportation

1 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The European Commission has granted its conditional approval to the proposed takeover of Bombardier Transportation by Alstom. However, the Commission’s approval for the transaction is conditional on actions being taken that were proposed by Alstom […]

Business

Harsco Corporation releases Environmental, Social & Governance Report for 2019-2020

30 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Harsco Corporation, the parent company of Harsco Rail, the global supplier of railway track maintenance products and services, has released its Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting the company’s corporate sustainability accomplishments throughout the […]

Business

Hungarian Railways orders its first Harsco 20-stone rail grinder

27 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Harsco Rail, the global supplier of innovative railway track maintenance products and services, has signed a $10.3 million (£8 million) contract with Hungarian infrastructure manager MÁV FKG Kft-t to provide it with an EU 20-stone […]

Business

Alstom, Indra and SanJose Constructora to supply tunnel security systems for Spanish high-speed line

20 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

A consortium of Alstom, Indra and SanJose Constructora has won a contract worth €53 million from Spanish railway infrastructure authority Adif to supply and install the safety and security systems for twelve tunnels in the […]

Business

ČD Cargo operates first freight services with new Bombardier Traxx MS3 locomotives

17 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

State-owned Czech operator ČD Cargo has commenced trial operations with two Bombardier Traxx MS3 locomotives. ČD Cargo and Bombardier Transportation signed a contract for the delivery of up to 50 Traxx MS3 locomotives, with a […]

Business

Siemens wins order for 30 new high-speed trains for Germany.

15 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Deutsche Bahn has awarded a €1 billion order for 30 new high-speed trains to Siemens Mobility. The new trains will initially run on routes between the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and Munich via the high-speed […]

Business

German Bavaria Industries Group acquires Stobart Rail & Civils

15 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Following news in June 2020 that “interested parties” were looking to acquire Stobart Rail & Civils, it has been announced that the Bavaria Industries Group has indeed assumed control. Bavaria is a family holding company […]

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  • Rail regulator recommends improvements in revenue protection
  • Plans for West Yorkshire trams receive major funding boost
  • Lumo awards £50 million contract to enhance and service its Class 222 trains to Alstom
  • First Siemens Vectron MS loco handed over to Italian operator RTC
  • More trains between Bradford and London following government investment
  • Two new trustees for Railway Benefit Fund
  • Emma Haddow appointed Operations Director at Cementation Skanska
  • Northern City line becomes UK’s first signals-free commuter railway
  • Viaduct upgrade in Cornwall results in higher linespeed and improved reliability
  • A-Train of Sweden orders seven Stadler FLIRT trains for Arlanda airport service
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  • Phil Mortimer: A recent funded R&D project focused on the use of alternatives to steel for the ohl masts. This has several…
  • Nigel: Fully support this restoration from the East Lancashire side,existing infrastructure mostly well built and promises a highly efficient 12 mile…
  • Clive Broadhead: After the undoubtedly achievement of resurrecting the railways in Scotland why are the current NR management he'll bent on squandering…
  • The ORR has reported on its review of revenue protection practices on the railway.
  • Artist's impression of a West Yorkshire tram.
  • Visualisation of a Lumo Class 222 train.
  • The first of six Siemens Mobility Vectron MS locomotive has been handed over to RTC at at the Transport Logistic exhibition 2025 in Munich.
  • The first of six Siemens Mobility Vectron MS locomotive has been handed over to RTC at at the Transport Logistic exhibition 2025 in Munich.
    First Siemens Vectron MS loco handed over to Italian operator RTC
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  • More trains between Bradford and London following government investment
    19 May 2025 0
  • Two new trustees for Railway Benefit Fund
    19 May 2025 0
  • Emma Haddow appointed Operations Director at Cementation Skanska
    19 May 2025 0
  • Northern City line becomes UK’s first signals-free commuter railway
    19 May 2025 0
  • Viaduct upgrade in Cornwall results in higher linespeed and improved reliability
    19 May 2025 0
  • The new FLIRT for A-Train will seat 323 passengers and enter service between Stockholm and Arlanda airport in 2029.
    A-Train of Sweden orders seven Stadler FLIRT trains for Arlanda airport service
    19 May 2025 0
  • Campaigners urge PM to support more cross-Channel rail services
    17 May 2025 0
  •  Plan launched to improve Yorkshire’s rail network
    16 May 2025 0
  • Level crossing closed following “shocking misuse”
    16 May 2025 0
  • South Wales Metro Infrastructure Hub opens
    8 January 2020 0
  • Kevin Whiteman to be next chairman of Severfield
    17 June 2020 0
  • Hydrogen-powered bus rapid transit service opens in Pau, France.
    17 December 2019 0
  • Haki and Enigma sign new UK distribution partnership for modular scaffolding and access solutions
    18 May 2020 0
  • Angel Trains CEO to retire in September
    4 June 2020 0
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