Volga-Don Canal bridge opened
RUSSIA: A 155 m long bridge across the Volga-Don Canal near Volgograd has been officially opened, carrying a second track to increase the capacity of the Gornopolyansky – Kanalnaya line to 154 trains each way per day.
Wabtec to transfer production from German site to Italy and India
WABTEC: Plans to transfer production activities from Wabtec’s Bochum site in Germany to Poli in Italy and Hosur in India have been announced, with the loss of around 200 jobs expected by the end of 2023.
Denmark: Getting the passengers back
With a substantial investment strategy in place and negotiations for a new operating contract underway, Denmark’s state passenger operator is positioning itself to drive modal shift in a post-Covid recovery, DSB Chief Executive Flemming Jensen tells Chris Jackson.
Steam locomotive ETCS testing contract awarded
UK: Network Rail has appointed Atkins and Thales to carry out design and trial fitment to determine whether it is a viable to fit ETCS onboard equipment to steam and heritage diesel locomotives, enabling them to continue operating on routes where ETCS is to be rolled out as part of ...
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Refurbished EMU to offer tourist-oriented Osaka – Kyoto service
JAPAN: Kinki Nippon Railway (Kintetsu) has announced plans to refurbish a withdrawn four-car Series 12200 EMU ahead of the launch of a new service to be marketed as the Ayoyoshi Limited Express.
Pacific National orders UGL Evolution diesel locomotives
AUSTRALIA: Pacific National has awarded UGL a framework contract to design, manufacture and supply up to 123 C44 Evolution diesel locomotives, with a firm order for 50 in the first tranche.
Track Technology: On track to a greener future
Looking to reduce the environmental impact of railway infrastructure, Pandrol has been working to develop more sustainable track components, manufacturing processes and maintenance techniques.
Structure monitoring system developed
INDIA: Kerala Rail Development Corp has signed a memorandum of understanding to use technology developed by Lab2Market for the real-time monitoring of civil engineering structures in areas prone to land settlement and flooding on the planned Silver Line.
DfT begins market engagement on future Passenger Service Contracts
UK: The Department for Transport has announced the first phase of engagement with industry stakeholders regarding plans for the Passenger Service Contracts which will replace the previous franchising system.
Track Technology: Mobile milling saves rail replacement
Sustainability pledge for African railways launched
Transnet to seek private operator for reopened link
Rail Baltica safety assessment services contract awarded
KiwiRail orders 57 Stadler diesel locomotives
Cross-border high speed corridor proposed in northern Portugal
China – Europe transit freight terminal opens in Kaliningrad
Construction ramps up at Mossend International Railfreight Park
Driverless train demonstrated on the Hamburg S-Bahn
Revolution Very Light Rail demonstrator offers options for branch line revival
Vision for a seamless European rail passenger ticketing experience
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Maintalbahn electrification study commissioned
Croatian route modernisation completed
Bernhard Capital Partners to acquire RailWorks Corp
Track Technology: Designing slab track for a 360 km/h railway
Connecting Europe Express tour concludes in Paris
EBRD finances Moldovan rail corridor upgrade
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Small plant training programme aims to save the rail industry time and money
