Rail Business
There are now more than 1,000km of fully automated metros in the world
In total, there are 63 fully automated operations (FAO) in 42 cities across 19 different countries.
Rail News
Plans for $400m platform reconstruction project in Washington
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority - better known as Metro - has revealed major plans to address structural deficiencies on 20 of its Metrorail station platforms.
Decades of exposure to the elements has forced engineers to install temporary measures...
Heritage
Video: Rhondda Tunnel Detailed Examination
In South Wales, the campaign to reopen a disused railway tunnel as a foot and cycle path has passed a crucial milestone with the completion of a detailed examination into its condition. Connecting two former coal mining valleys, it’s hoped that Rhondda Tunnel will boost the local economy by enticing tourists and creating jobs. But […]
Rail News
Great Northern’s Class 717s under test
Siemens engineers in Germany have begun testing Great Northern's new fleet of Class 717 EMUs.
Events
RAILWORX: Rail Media and PLANTWORX launch new rail equipment trade show
PLANTWORX, the UK’s largest working plant and equipment exhibition in 2019, is about to get even bigger with the introduction of a new dedicated section for the rail industry.
High Speed Rail
HS1 plans direct high-speed link between London and Bordeaux
The owner and operator of the UK's first high-speed line has revealed it is in advanced discussions with three international operators to launch a direct high-speed train from London to Bordeaux.
Light Rail
STIB and Bombardier sign €480m tram framework contract
Bombardier has received a firm order for 60 trams through a framework agreement with the Brussels Intercommunal Transportation Company (STIB).
High Speed Rail
Plans revealed for high-speed rail link between Melbourne and Geelong
Planners in Victoria, Australia, have been tasked with investigating the cost and requirements of building a high-speed line between Melbourne and the state's second biggest city, Geelong.
Franchise News
First Group-Trenitalia JV pulls out of East Midlands franchise bidding
The joint venture - 70 per cent First Group, 30 per cent Trenitalia - has pulled out to focus on its bid for the West Coast Partnership franchise, according to a spokesperson.
Rail Business
Procurement of 246 new passenger carriages for Perth set to begin
Around A$1.6 billion will be spent on the C-Series train building programme - one of the biggest orders for rolling stock in the state's history.
Latest News
Northern to switch to new rail timetable coming next month
Trains across the North of England will switch to a new timetable next month (Sunday, 2 June).
Northern says the...