Rail Projects

If you've missed the big headlines from this week but want to stay up to date we've got you covered.

Metrowagonmash, a subsidiary of Russian rolling stock manufacturer Transmashholding, has reached an agreedment with Sberbank Leasing to deliver 23 carriages to the Nizhny Novgorod metro.

Swedish public transport agency Östgötatrafiken has ordered an extra three Coradia Nordic trains from Alstom.

Moscow has announced a 550 billion roubles (€8 billion) programme to improve the city's public transport network. 

Kenya Railways has taken delivery of a telescopic boom crane to recover failed or derailed vehicles on its standard gauge railway.

Transport minister Paola Tapia said the capital city is facing “a process of growth” and that the project is an important part of transforming the quality of life.

Five rolling stock manufacturers have been shortlisted to build the trains for HS2.

When Class 385s are introduced, ScotRail’s passengers should find these modern trains worth the wait as, amongst other benefits, they will provide a significant increase in capacity.

Edinburgh city council is looking to appoint two contractors to deliver the Edinburgh tram extension to Newhaven.

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's Wollaston station in Quincy is to shut for around 20 months to undergo safety and major accessibility improvements.