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Alstom suggests compromises to European Commission over Bombardier takeover

10 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

As expected, the proposed takeover of Bombardier Transportation by Alstom is now in front of the European Commission. After initial discussions, it seems that Alstom feels that the European Commission may have a few concerns […]

Appointments

Michael Peter to be sole CEO of Siemens Mobility as Sabrina Soussan moves on

10 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Siemens Mobility has announced that Michael Peter will be its sole chief executive officer with immediate effect as his co-CEO Sabrina Soussan leaves the company. Until her contract ends on 31 December 2020, Sabrina will […]

Business

Altran tops the tables for the second year

10 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Global engineering and R&D consultancy Altran has maintained its position as world leader in its field, according to a new analysis of the top 50 providers. US-based consulting and research firm Everest Group released its […]

Business

Hungarian Railways exercises option for four additional tram-trains from Stadler

3 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

MÁV-START, the Hungarian passenger service operator, has exercised its option and ordered an additional four bi-mode tram-trains from Swiss manufacturer Stadler. The original contract was placed in 2017 for eight Citylink vehicles to operate the […]

Business

CAF to supply 37 metre-gauge trains to Spanish national railways

1 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Spanish train manufacturer CAF has won a €250 million order from Spanish national train operator RENFE for the supply of 37 metre-gauge trains. The 37 trains will make up two fleets. One fleet of 31 […]

Digital Railway

Stadler to fit Guardia ETCS to 36 Flirts for Arriva Nederland

29 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Train manufacturer Stadler will retrofit 36 of its Flirt trains, operated by Arriva Nederland, with Guardia ETCS (European Train Control System) in-cab signalling and train protection. This news comes soon after the recent announcement that […]

Digital Railway

Alstom receives approval for both the latest iteration of ETCS and its data-fusion positioning system

29 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Alstom has received full certification of its European Train Control System (ETCS) to the latest specification – Baseline 3 Release 2 – which it plans to roll out in Norway. In addition, it has also […]

Business

First new Bombardier Movia C30 trains for Stockholm’s Red line delivered

27 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Bombardier Transportation has delivered its first Movia C30 metro trainsets for the Red line on the Stockholm metro system to Stockholm Public Transport (SL). Configured into four-car sets with a driver’s cab at each end, […]

Business

Stadler buys VIPCO – now Stadler Mannheim

19 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Train manufacturer Stadler has taken over VIPCO, based in Manheim, Germany, where a team of 50 engineers has, for over 20 years, pioneered the use of electronics in harsh conditions, particularly in the field of […]

Business

Guardia European Train Control System (ETCS) approved for use in Poland

18 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

Guardia, the ETCS (European Train Control System) signalling system developed by AngelStar, has been approved for use for the first time. It will be fitted to the five-car Stadler Flirt trains that Koleje Mazowieckie (KM) […]

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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
    3 June 2025 0
  • 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
  • Kintore station takes shape as lift shafts are installed
    1 November 2019 0
  • Stuart Calvert to lead Capital Delivery Centre of Excellence
    10 August 2020 0
  • £14 million in fines for 2016 fatal Croydon tram accident
    27 July 2023 0
  • Family group misuses level crossing in Essex
    20 July 2020 0
  • New services and new stations for Walsall to Wolverhampton line
    15 June 2020 1
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