Rail News
Grand Paris Express depot design contract awarded
Swedish engineering consultancy Sweco is to design and project manage the delivery of a new maintenance depot for Line 15 East of the Grand Paris Express metro network.
People
Introducing the new giant in the global rail industry: Siemens Alstom
After months of speculation, a much anticipated deal in the European rail industry has been announced.
Rail News
First driverless train for Sydney Metro arrives
The first of 22 six-car Alstom Metropolis trains have arrived in Sydney for stage 1 of the city's new metro system.
Rail Business
DB Cargo UK’s first “jumbo train” from Cardiff makes maiden journey
DB Cargo and Cemex UK made history earlier this month when the freight operator's first "jumbo train" of 34 wagons made its maiden journey in the UK.
High Speed Rail
Swedish operator launches tender for 30 high-speed trains
The decision is part of an aggressive investment strategy by the government-owned company as it looks to spent SKR 9 billion (around €942 million) in five years.
Rail Freight
United Wagon Company signs 5,000 freight car deal
United Wagon Company (UWC) has signed a deal to supply 5,122 freight cars within a framework strategic partnership with State Transport Leasing Company (STLC), of which the Russian Transport Ministry is the only shareholder.
The vehicles have an enhanced load...
Infrastructure
Adelaide–Melbourne rail freight capacity boosted by up to 20%
Rail freight between Adelaide and Melbourne could be boosted by up to 20 per cent thanks to the successful $15 million upgrade of the network.
Rail Business
Stadler to showcase new FLIRTs for Hungarian and Norwegian operators
Rolling stock manufacturer Stadler will showcase the FLIRT electrical multiple units for Hungarian operator GYSEV and the Norwegian state railway at TRAKO.
Light Rail
Tender process launch for £165.2m Edinburgh tram extension
The news comes after Edinburgh city council approved the outline business case for the extension of the city's tram network to the coastal district of Newhaven.
Policy
Alstom confirms rail merger talks with Siemens
French multi-national company Alstom has confirmed that discussions have taken place with Siemens over a potential merging of their rail businesses.
Latest News
New trains named after Wrexham Football Hollywood stars
Transport for Wales has named two new trains after the home cities of Wrexham Football Club owners Ryan Reynolds...