Rail News
Chicago operator begins process of replacing ageing locomotives
Metra has begun the process of replacing its fleet of ageing locomotives - despite falling short of what it describes as the necessary funding.
Rail News
Canadian National Railway orders 200 GE locomotives
The largest among Class I railways since 2014, according to GE.
Rail Business
Siemens awarded Network Rail contract to fit 745-locomotive fleet with ETCS
This is the first of a series of contracts which will see ETCS installed on the country's entire fleet of passenger and freight locomotives.
Rail Business
First look at CAF’s new rolling stock factory in Wales
CAF has released the first images of its new train production plant in South Wales, which is set to open this year.
Rail Business
Launch date for Florida’s new Brightline rail service announced
Florida's new passenger operator - the country's first private rail company in many decades - has announced its launch date.
Light Rail
CAF trams to run on Mauritius Metro
CAF will build 18 bi-directional trams for the 26km light rail system. They will be 100 per cent low-floor comprising of seven modules each.Â
Infrastructure
US transport secretary concerned that railroads won’t meet PTC deadline
The United States' transport secretary has urged railroads to "greatly accelerate their efforts" to meet the forthcoming deadline for implementing positive train control.
Rail News
New platforms open at London Bridge station as historic redevelopment nears completion
The final section of London Bridge station's new concourse and its final five platforms have opened for the first time after ten days of Christmas engineering work.
Rail Business
Italian freight operator Mercitalia Rail orders 40 Bombardier locomotives
Italian freight operator Mercitalia Rail has signed a contract for 40 Bombardier Traxx DC3 locomotives - the first customer for Bombardier's new product.
Latest News
ORR review leads to 50% reduction in maximum fees for ticket refunds
New rules will mean that from 2 April the maximum fee that train operators and ticket retailers can charge...