Wabtec finalises acquisition of Frauscher Sensor Technology Group
AUSTRIA: Wabtec has finalised its previously announced acquisition of Frauscher Sensor Technology Group, which supplies train detection, wayside object control and axle-counting systems.
First movers take advantage of InnoTrans Asia 2027 offers
INTERNATIONAL: Preparations for the first InnoTrans Asia trade fare in Singapore are in full swing, with exhibitors from 18 countries having already secured their places by taking advantage of a first mover offers.
Singapore public transport sector upskilling initiative launched
SINGAPORE: Metro operator SMRT Corp, the National Trades Union Congress and National Transport Workers’ Union have signed a memorandum of understanding to help contractors’ employees develop their skills in the public transport sector.
Stadler appeals against SBB’s selection of Siemens for SFr2bn train contract
SWITZERLAND: Stadler has lodged an appeal with the Federal Administrative Court challenging Swiss Federal Railway’s selection of Siemens Mobility for a SFr2bn contract to supply up to 200 double-deck electric multiple-units.
Research: AŽD Praha's autonomous train is on track
Following successful passenger carrying trials with its prototype autonomous train on the Kopidlnka line, AŽD Praha is looking to optimise the technology for commercial operations to start in 2029. Chris Jackson reports from Dětenice.
Railway supply industry news round-up
This week’s news from the global railway supply chain.
Crossrail expertise to support sustainable rail development in Colombia
Italian company to acquire Australian railway contractor
Pandrol targets Chinese railway sector with i+weld
Ethiopian Railways seeks to be the logistics hub of the Horn of Africa
Asset management platform to include ‘dark territory’ broken rail monitoring
RSK acquires Octavius Infrastructure
Railway supply industry news round-up
Škoda Group and Microvast to produce battery systems for public transport
European Commission brings people together to discuss how to make transport careers more attractive
A European rolling stock ‘oligopoly’ is harming railway companies and passengers, says open access operator
Delhi Metro data to be added to MapmyIndia’s mapping app
Railway supply industry news round-up
EG Steele agrees wagon component supply framework with Mandy Rail
Siemens Mobility launches hardware-independent Signaling X in the metro market
Railway Influencer Festival adds Best Urban Mobility Video prize
Liquidation threat looms over Hungarian rolling stock companies
‘More international than ever’ InnoTrans 2026 display areas already fully booked
Lucchini Unipart Rail increases bogie and wheelset overhaul capacity