Railway supply industry news round-up
This week’s news from the global railway supply chain.
Wearable sensors to improve ergonomics
UK: Spatial Cortex Technology is improving worker safety through the use of MOVA wearable sensors which accurately track a person’s movements while they undertake their job.
Portugal: South International Corridor nears completion
Trains have started running on the first section of the 80 km Évora – Elvas direct line, which is now expected to open in 2025, shortening the TEN-T corridor serving ports in southern Portugal and paving the way for a revival of international passenger services. André Pires reports.
RZD orders high speed trains for revived Moscow – St Petersburg project
RUSSIA: Russian Railways has signed a contract with Ural Locomotives for the supply of two pre-series high speed trainsets to operate its planned Moscow – St Petersburg high speed line.
Talgo Avril high speed trainsets to enter service in May
SPAIN: National operator RENFE has taken delivery of its first 10 Talgo S106 Avril wide-bodied high speed trainsets.
Rebuilt Ferrocarril Central inaugurated
URUGUAY: The modernised Ferrocarril Central railway linking Montevideo with Paso de los Toros was formally inaugurated with a ceremony on April 16.
A1 rail link extension in Jerusalem approved
ISRAEL: The National Committee for Design & Construction of Infrastructure has approved proposals for an extension of Israel Railways’ direct A1 line under the centre of Jerusalem.
Trenitalia seeks more business in France
EUROPE: Italian national operator Trenitalia is seeking to expand its presence in the French market by growing both its domestic high speed services and by providing more international links.
Railcoop on brink of liquidation as financing gap stymies restructuring hope
FRANCE: Open access co-operative Railcoop is expected to be formally liquidated on April 29, the company President Nicolas Debaisieux has confirmed.
Spain: Plan de Cercanías promises an end to inaction
Over the past three decades, much of Spain’s rail investment has been channelled into its expanding high speed network. Government plans now envisage a substantial boost for suburban services which account for 90% of all ridership. Mike Bent investigates.
Arcadea Group invests in Railroad Software
LED signals and barrier lights designed for better visibility
First Tema – Mpakadan DMU arrives
LeShuttle terminals readied for EU border check changes
ComfortJet cars unveiled in Praha
Ukraine begins construction of standard gauge European rail link
Variable rate sanding equipment deployed on DMU fleet
Stadler selected for Bulgarian double-deck train order
Europe: IoT tools help to ensure a rapid response
World rail freight news round-up
Find a transport job with your shopping
Greater Anglia offers industrial placement scheme for third year students
Lithuanian railway adopts western European data exchange system
BNSF trials virtual reality training
Ukrainian Railways to order Wabtec locomotives
California high speed train request for proposals approved
Dublin – Belfast electric-battery trains funded
Two prequalify for København automation Supporting Systems contract
Rolling stock leasing company investment
Railway supply industry news round-up