RegioJet’s train to Croatia is a sell-out summer success
EUROPE: Open access operator RegioJet’s summer service linking the Czech Republic and Slovakia with Croatia’s Adriatic coast carried more than 60 000 passengers on 120 trains during its first season of operation.
Berlin protest train calls for fair play for independent operators
GERMANY: The Netzwerk Europäischer Eisenbahnen association of more than 25 independent freight operators arranged a special train through Berlin on September 28 to draw attention to the federal government’s failure to provide financial support for its member companies while offering compensation to state-owned Deutsche Bahn to deal with the effects ...
CRRC Zhuzhou unveils 160 km/h trainsets for Guangzhou
CHINA: The first trainsets ordered by Guangzhou Metro Group for two of the newly reclassified Intercity routes in the Guangzhou Bay Area were unveiled by CRRC Zhuzhou on September 15.
World rail freight news round-up
News from the world rail freight market
Voice-operated ticket vending machine developed
SOUTH KOREA: MediaZen is developing a voice-activated ticket vending machine which will provide passengers with a non-contact means to buy tickets by speaking either Korean or English.
Teruel to host RENFE digital skills hub
SPAIN: A series of digital competence centres is to be established by national railway RENFE as part of a wider government programme aimed at decentralising skills development to smaller communities around the country.
Norfolk Southern uses Waze for targeted level crossing safety messages
USA: Norfolk Southern is using the Waze mobile app to target safety messages at motorists approaching level crossings.
Lotus Temple inspired styling for Delhi – Meerut RRTS commuter trains
INDIA: The design of the trainsets ordered for the 82 km Delhi – Ghaziabad – Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System commuter line was unveiled on September 25.
Bombardier Transportation opens Sofia office to support Bulgarian projects
BULGARIA: Bombardier Transportation has established a subsidiary in Bulgaria and opened a project management office in Sofia.
Short Line Safety Institute offers assessment model to commuter operators
USA: The Short Line Safety Institute says its FRA-recognised multi-method Safety Culture Assessment process for freight railways could be easily transferable to commuter train operators.
Railway supply industry news round-up
JR Hokkaido unveils updated Series 261 DMU
SNCF sets green targets to cut TER emissions
Bowen Rail prepares to haul Carmichael coal
Vectron locomotives approved for operation in Denmark
Contactless payment introduced on Málaga suburban network
FRA approvals pave way for Texas high speed line construction
Rail Delivery Group announces restructuring and leadership changes
Ouigo España sets date to launch Falbalá
Legal dispute over aborted NRZ investment plan
Sighișoara – Brașov route modernisation contract awarded
EU ministers commit to foster freight corridors
EffiShunter 1600 broad gauge fleet expands
InnoTrans goes digital with 2021 event preview
Denver opens North Metro Rail
Trans-Europ-Express renaissance proposed
LNVG orders more double-deck coaches
Serbia – Montenegro line upgrade planning agreement
European digital automatic coupler deployment planned by 2030
Mazzola to succeed Lochman at CER
