All articles by Railway Gazette International – Page 41
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NewsUber partners with Gemini for Channel Tunnel train plan
EUROPE: Ridesharing app company Uber has announced a co-branding partnership with Gemini Trains, which is developing plans to launch open access passenger services through the Channel Tunnel
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News‘It makes sense to do hydrogen’ trains on the right routes, says Lhyfe
EUROPE: Hydrogen trains now offer a viable lower cost alternative to electrification on lightly-used regional lines, says Matthieu Guesné, CEO of green hydrogen producer Lhyfe.
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NewsGerman rail infrastucture is a problem for Europe, freight associations say
GERMANY: European and national rail freight associations have written to the new federal transport minister raising concerns about DB InfraGO failing to provide the required infrastructure quality and customer-oriented information.
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NewsSiemens Mobility to co-operate with Poznań University of Technology
POLAND: Siemens Mobility is to support the study of topics relating to rolling stock mechanics and manufacturing at Poznań University of Technology, and provide opportunities for students and graduates.
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NewsIrish computer-based interlocking contract awarded
IRELAND: Iarnród Éireann has awarded Siemens Mobility a framework contract for the supply and maintence of computer-based interlocking technology.
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NewsKorea National Railway to support Poland’s high speed programme
POLAND: Infrastructure manager KNR has agreed to exchange knowledge and expertise with project promoter CPK.
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NewsArlanda Express airport rail link trains ordered
SWEDEN: Stadler is to supply a fleet of customised Flirt electric multiple-units for the Arlanda Express service linking Stockholm Central station with the airport.
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NewsTrack specialists meet at IAF in Münster
The rail infrastructure community meets again in Münster on May 20-22 for the latest edition of the IAF track technology trade fair.
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NewsIndonesian suburban operator tests EMUs
INDONESIA: Jakarta suburban rail operator PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia has started testing EMUs built by domestic supplier PT Inka and CRRC Sifang.
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NewsIarnród Éireann signs 400-wagon framework contract
IRELAND: Iarnród Éireann has formally signed a framework agreement for WH Davis to supply up to 400 wagons over 10 years.
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NewsAlbania plans passenger train operating concession
ALBANIA: The Ministry of Infrastructure & Energy and the EU-funded CONNECTA2 programme are developing plans to award a public service contract for the operation of passenger trains on the national rail network.
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NewsHitachi backs Malaysian rail talent development
MALAYSIA: Public transport operator Prasarana and Hitachi Rail have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance the operation and maintenance of SelTrac metro signalling, develop local skills and support innovation for the domestic and international rail markets.
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NewsChina – Iran railway corridor co-operation
ASIA: Rail industry leaders met in Tehran on May 12 to discuss multilateral co-operation to develop an effective China – Kazakhstan – Uzbekistan – Turkmenistan – Iran – Turkey –Europe transport corridor.
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NewsVoltage conversion programme makes progress
SLOVAKIA: ŽSR has converted the overhead electrification on a further section of the Bratislava – Žilina – Košice main line from 3 kV DC to 25 kV 50 Hz.
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NewsWork starts on long-distance and suburban rail projects
MEXICO: President Claudia Sheinbaum has attended groundbreaking ceremonies for long-distance and suburban rail projects around Mexico City as well as the construction of freight terminals on the Tren Maya network.
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NewsLand allocated for Indian rolling stock factory
INDIA: BEML is to build a Rs18bn rolling stock factory in Madhya Pradesh which will significantly expand its production capacity to meet growing demand from Indian Railways as well as metro networks at home and abroad.
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NewsCroatian battery-electric train enters service
CROATIA: National passenger train operator HŽPP has put its prototype battery-electric multiple-unit into revenue service on the Zagreb – Bjelovar route, which is electrified at 25 kV 50 Hz as far as Gradec.
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NewsGlobal vision helps equip rail professionals for the challenges ahead
CHINA: The 7th UIC World Congress on Rail Training brought together people from more than 30 countries to discuss the future of talent development.