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.
Infrastructure
Maintenance renewal deal for Strukton Rail in Sweden
Strukton Rail has had its maintenance contract for the Svealandsbanan between Södertälje and Valskog renewed by Trafikverket, the Swedish Transport Administration.
Electrification
Ontario to assess hydrogen-powered trains
The province is electrifying parts of its GO railway network and is seeking design concepts as an alternative to conventional overhead wires.
Infrastructure
Russian engineers to help restore Cuba’s railways
Russian Railways subsidiary and engineering firm RZD International has signed a contractual agreement to help restore and modernise Cuba's railways.
Infrastructure
Laing O’Rourke and John Holland awarded $240m station contract
A joint venture between Laing O’Rourke and John Holland has been given a $240 million contract to upgrade Sydenham station, Sydney, New South Wales, in Australia.Â
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...