ICE3neo enters passenger service
GERMANY: The first of 73 ICE3neo high speed trainsets that Siemens Mobility is supplying to Deutsche Bahn entered service on the Frankfurt – Köln line on December 5.
Competition concerns over Hitachi’s planned acquisition of Thales signalling business
UK: The Competition & Markets Authority has expressed concern that Hitachi Rail’s planned acquisition of Thales’ Ground Transportation Business could eliminate a credible competitor for the supply of signalling systems, at a time when efforts are being made to increase competition in the UK market.
India: Traction for a decarbonised future
As its ambitious electrification programme nears completion, Indian Railways has been adjusting its traction policies and revising its procurement strategies for the coming years, reports Raghu Dayal.
Interview: c2c focuses on climate and community
Sometimes misrepresented as a recently modernised operation, the c2c suburban business which runs trains between London and Essex is in need of investment. Managing Director Rob Mullen sets out his priorities to Nick Kingsley.
Railway supply industry news round-up
This week’s news from the global railway supply chain.
PPP investor Plenary targets Europe
UK: Infrastructure concession investor Plenary Group has opened a London office to support its plans for expansion in Europe.
Funding available for rail construction innovation projects
UK: Innovators from across the UK are being invited to submit proposals for the Innovation in Railway Construction Competition, which is making £7·44m available for ideas which could be tested at the Global Centre of Rail Excellence in South Wales.
African Development Bank supports Uganda rail link renewals
MOB to launch gauge-changing Montreux – Interlaken GoldenPass Express
China starts work on more high speed lines as ‘eight by eight’ network takes shape
Modernisation and efficiency improvements included in High Level Output Specification
USA: Electrification comes to Bay Area commuters
