Hitachi Rail has been awarded a major framework agreement by Deutsche Bahn. The agreement, finalised at the end of 2024 and part of a 6.3 billion euros contract, includes the provision of digital interlocking technology (DSTW), European Train Control...
UK Rail Depot safety control specialist FirstClass Safety & Control Ltd (FCSC) have recently completed two projects for KiwiRail in New Zealand, in collaboration with our rail partner Freightquip Pty.
The UK-based rail safety specialist was commissioned to design, manufacture...
ABB and Škoda Group have announced a new partnership, the first of its kind between the two companies, that marks a milestone in railway electrification.
The collaboration begins with ABB supplying its innovative Traction Battery Pro Series, which is compact...
HIMA Group, a global leader in safety-related automation solutions for the Process and Railway industries, has opened its first facility in India. The inauguration ceremony was held on 21 November and prominent figures from India’s Industrial Safety and Rail...
Hitachi Rail has announced it is partnering with Invest Ontario as part of a more than C$100 million investment to upgrade its world-leading Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling technology.
Hitachi Rail aims to develop a new generation of its CBTC...
AtkinsRéalis has been appointed by Iarnród Eireann (Irish Rail) as a multi-disciplinary consultant to provide design services for the DART+ West and South West rail improvement projects.
DART+ West and South West are part of Irish Rail’s flagship DART+ Programme,...
Hitachi Rail’s “Autonomous Tram AI Technologies” has today won the “ERCI Innovation Award 2024” for “Best Large Enterprise”. The business’ state-of-the-art solution is set to transform urban transportation by delivering unparalleled safety, precision, and efficiency for autonomous tram operations.
The...
Rolls-Royce and European rail vehicle leasing company Alpha Trains are planning to conclude a framework agreement for up to 1,000 overhauls of the mtu drive systems used in Alpha Trains' fleet of diesel railcars, which consists of the Talent,...
Hitachi Rail has revealed the latest model of its ETR1000 train at a joint event with its partner Trenitalia at global rail exhibition, InnoTrans, in Berlin.
With 78 ETR1000’s having entered service and a further 48 ordered for delivery, the...
Alstom, together with its partners, has welcomed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Gareth Bayley OBE, to witness the construction of the new Cairo Monorail system.
As part of the visit, he was able to enjoy a...
CrossCountry colleagues embark on new apprenticeship schemes on sustainability during National Apprenticeship Week.
There are currently 200 colleagues on apprenticeship...