Passenger rail industry news
Latest news from the passenger railway industry, including intercity, regional and commuter transport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ouigo España sets date to launch Falbalá
SPAIN: High speed open access services between Madrid and Barcelona under the Falbalá brand are now expected to be launched on March 15 2021.
Denver opens North Metro Rail
Trans-Europ-Express renaissance proposed
Staff invited to design TGV M livery
UK government announces the end of rail franchising
Keolis Downer to run Adelaide suburban network
Warszawa – Vilnius passenger service to launch next year
Monterrey commuter rail study
NGOs propose five policies for climate-friendly European rail renaissance
Zentralbahn to take over Meiringen-Innertkirchen-Bahn
Seoul inaugurates Suin line connection
German branch line reopening rejected
BLS unveils ‘modern, innovative, compact, all-round’ trains
Grand Central drops plans for Blackpool – London open access service
Government told to appoint permanent Prasa board as ridership decline continues
Class 730 EMU for Birmingham’s Cross-City Line revealed
Class 230 variants approved for passenger service
BLS CEO steps down after Federal Audit Office finds flaws in accounting processes
RegioJet takes on MÁV-Start by offering intra-Hungarian fares
