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
News from the global railway supply chain
JR Hokkaido unveils updated Series 261 DMU
JAPAN: The first of two Series 261-5000 DMUs being built for JR Hokkaido by Kawasaki Heavy Industries was unveiled on September 20, ahead of a public launch in Sapporo on September 26.
SNCF sets green targets to cut TER emissions
FRANCE: National operator SNCF has launched an ambitious programme designed to reduce the environmental impact of its TER regional services as a contribution towards combatting climate change. The PlaneTER programme is also intended to help win passengers back to rail and attract customers from new markets after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bowen Rail prepares to haul Carmichael coal
AUSTRALIA: Queensland-based Bowen Rail Company has applied to the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator for accreditation as a train operating company, having already started the procurement of locomotives and wagons.
Vectron locomotives approved for operation in Denmark
DENMARK: The first three of 42 Siemens Mobility Vectron AC electric locomotives ordered by national passenger operator DSB are expected to be delivered this month, after the Transport, Construction & Housing Authority granted approval for operation in Denmark on September 15.
Contactless payment introduced on Málaga suburban network
SPAIN: Indra has deployed contactless EMV bank card payment on RENFE’s Málaga suburban services.
FRA approvals pave way for Texas high speed line construction
USA: Construction of the Texas Central high speed line linking Houston with Dallas is expected to start in the coming months following completion of the regulatory approval process.
Rail Delivery Group announces restructuring and leadership changes
UK: The Rail Delivery Group has announced leadership changes, and a restructuring which it said is designed to make it better placed to support the reform of the rail industry.
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
Staff invited to design TGV M livery
UK government announces the end of rail franchising
World rail freight news round-up
Keolis Downer to run Adelaide suburban network
Composite footbridge under development
Facial recognition tested by Brent Cross West station contractor
Processing track survey data
Wagons to reduce grain delivery costs
