Rail News
What you need to know about Alstom’s hydrogen-powered Coradia iLint
Having attracted media attention surrounding its testing and initial orders in Europe, we take a look at the train which is leading the way for the next generation of rolling stock.
Rail Business
Operator chosen for Shanghai Pudong International Airport’s new metro line
The new 7.8km-long line is expected to open in June 2019 connecting terminals T1 and T2 to two new terminals: S1 and S2.
Hyperloop
How long would your commute take on a hyperloop?
Hyperloop could dramatically improve journey times over long distances by strapping passengers into pods and propelling them through reduced-pressure tubes using magnetics and electric motors.
Electrification
DB awards contract to electrify sections of Munich-Zurich line
Deutsche Bahn has awarded Powerlines a contract to electrify two sections of track between Munich and Zurich.
Rail Business
New Poznan-Rotterdam freight link’s ‘exceptional demand’ leads to capacity increase
P&O Ferrymasters has added a fifth service to its Poznan-Rotterdam train just four months after it was launched.
Light Rail
NSW moots Parramatta Light Rail extension before line even launches
The New South Wales Government has announced plans for the Stage 2 extension of the Parramatta Light Rail, before work on Stage 1 has even begun.
Franchise News
Keolis secures €1.2bn in fresh contracts in France
Public transport operator Keolis Group has been awarded two new contracts totalling €1.2 billion in France.
People
GE Transportation promotes high-achiever to company CEO
Rafael Santana - who formerly held the same role at the company's Latin American transport division - will lead the team from November 1.
Electrification
UK rolling stock strategy: diesel, bi-mode and fuel cell-powered trains
The UK's Department for Transport has released its third 'Rolling Stock Perception' strategy which details the challenges of the market and what the government is doing to tackle them.
Rail Business
Meet the new addition to MTR Express’ fleet: Trainy McTrainface
The company's chief commercial officer Peder Osterkamp christened the high-speed train with champagne and said that MTR had "listened to the voice of the people".
Latest News
Unseen photos from the Coronation released by SWR for the first anniversary
South Western Railway (SWR) has released new, unseen photos ahead of the first anniversary of the Coronation of Their...