Depots
Turkmenistan opens locomotive depot on Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan–Iran rail link
Speaking to a group of the country’s railwaymen, Turkmenistan president Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said that the project will help upgrade transport services to a higher level by promoting the area as a major transport hub.
Rail Business
GE technology to cause ‘radical change’ in Brazil’s railway
One of Latin America’s biggest rail-based logistics operators has signed an agreement with GE Transportation to have ‘Trip Optimizer’ technology installed in its fleet of locomotive.
Rail News
Russian-themed train to launch on London Underground
The London Underground is to unveil a Russian themed train showcasing the country’s cultural achievements.
Rail Business
Former DB executive to lead new Hector Rail unit in Germany
Hector Rail has strengthened its position in the ‘strategically important’ market of Germany with the formation of a special unit.
Electrification
Bi-mode trains: Unlocking opportunity?
The future is bright, the future is bi-mode!” or so one might imagine with the level of focus on this type of train. There are a number of bi-mode trains being developed or manufactured and the Government sees them as a way of bringing forward the passenger benefits planned to be delivered through the authorised […]
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.
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...