Sweden’s SJ, the first company to test microchip train ticket
Sweden’s national rail transport operator SJ says it is the first train operator in the world to trial a microchip […]
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Switzerland: new rail pilot for eco transport pass
Swiss federal railway company SBB will pilot the ‘Green Class SBB E-Bike’ pass, a new eco transport pass that includes […]
Alstom and Safran sign cooperation on electric propulsion development
Alstom and Safran signed a technological cooperation agreement at the Paris Air Show, the initial aim of which is to […]
Ontario studies fuel cells as an alternative to GO network electrification
Ontario Minister of Transport Steven Del Duca announced that the Province is elaborating a feasibility study on the use of […]
SNCF to rebrand TGV services as “inOui”
French State Railways (SNCF) will gradually introduce “inOui” across the high-speed network beginning with the new high-speed line between Tours […]
Transport Minister: Germany to turn into a gigabit society
“Leipzig is the Davos of mobility. We are committed to invest in transport infrastructure, including innovation projects of the sector, […]
Bombardier to extend startup collaboration for new mobility solutions
Bombardier Transportation announced the expansion of its startup collaboration activities with the aim to develop new paths into groundbreaking mobility […]
Alstom launches innovative mobility solutions
Alstom has launched two solutions, developed by Metrolab that will enhance passengers’ journeys in urban transport networks. Optimet OrbanMap that […]
Alstom and RATP complete the first tests on the autonomous stabling of a tram
Alstom and the RATP have successfully completed an initial experiment concerning the autonomous stabling of a tram in the RATP’s […]
Korean Rail Institute develops rolling stock with higher loading capacity
The Korea Railroad Research Institute unveiled its new double-stack container hauler that can load six 20-feet containers, compared to existing […]