BRAZIL: Last month the first class of 25 personnel from the CBTU suburban network in Recife began training to maintain the fleet of 15 EMUs that is being supplied by CAF.
Combining practical and theoretical elements, the training courses are being provided by the Spanish rolling stock manufacturer at CBTU's Cavaleiro maintenance facility.
CBTU reports that its staff were struck by the degree of automation that the new trains feature, as well as other technological innovations.
INDIA: The AT Railway a subsidiary of Amber Enterprises India has signed a joint venture agreement with South Korea’s Yujin Machinery to design, manufacture, and develop critical components for various types of rolling stock used in India. The joint venture will focus on components such as ...
EUROPE: Austrian Federal Railways has put into service the first of its updated Railjet trainsets on services linking Germany, Austria and Italy. Toma Bačić rode on a preview run between München and Verona on April 5.
USA: Project promoter Brightline West held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 22 in Las Vegas to launch its project to build a high speed line from the city to southern California.
