Rail News
Dynamic testing underway for Panama metro’s new five-car train
The first new five-car train for the Panama metro has been delivered and is currently undergoing dynamic and static testing.
Rail Business
Trenitalia to receive 27 new ‘Jazz’ trains by summer of 2019
The 'Jazz' electrical multiple units will run on the Italian national operator's regional services, with delivery set to begin in summer of 2018.
Policy
ERFA: Rastatt crisis was a wake-up call, we welcome new EU rules
The European Rail Freight Association has welcomed the introduction of new EU rules to "create a more customer-orientated rail network."
Rail Business
GE confirms it’s looking to sell transportation business
American conglomerate General Electric is looking at selling its transportation division in order to become simpler, stronger, to drive more growth and create more value.
High Speed Rail
Happy birthday HS1: A look back at the launch of Britain’s first high-speed line
Ten years ago today the first Eurostar train service on the Channel Tunnel rail link - HS1 - departed from London St Pancras International station for Paris at 11:03am - marking the full opening of the high-speed line.
High Speed Rail
DfT assesses feasibility of a hyperloop in the UK
A hyperloop system would have a transformative impact on the UK, enabling people to "live anywhere within the country and easily commute great distances."
That is one of the key findings from the Department for Transport's Science Advisory Council (SAC),...
Infrastructure
Global Rail Round-up: futuristic carriage concept and solar-powered trains
If you’re in a rush but want to stay up to date with the big developments from the global rail industry you’re in the right place.
Below are the top five most read stories from Global Rail News this week:
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Rail Business
Siemens awarded €318m rolling stock contract for California and Illinois
The California Department of Transportation has announced that Siemens and the investment firm Sumitomo have been awarded a $371 million (around €318 million) rolling stock contract.
Rail Business
Alstom confirms order for its hydrogen-powered Coradia iLint
Rolling stock manufacturer Alstom and gas and engineering firm Linde Group have signed a contract for the delivery of 14 Coradia iLint trains to the Local Transport Authority of Lower Saxony.
Infrastructure
TBM begins drilling for Dubai’s €2.6bn metro line extension
A 103m-long TBM has started drilling for the 15km new extension to Dubai's metro.
Latest News
Freightliner names train after hero signaller Bill Taylor
Logistics operator Freightliner yesterday named a locomotive after Signaller Bill (Willie) Taylor, 40 years to the day after his...