Progress on PTC implementation
Across the US, the positive train control PTC systems were in revenue service demonstration on 91,000 route km (58,000 route […]
Policy
Planning approval for Old Oak Common station
Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation has approved the planning application for HS2 Old Oak Common station which will […]
Russian – Indian working group to explore railway infrastructure projects
RZD International and Ircon International Limited, a subsidiary of Indian Railways signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of […]
Coradia iLint completed 1 year and a half trial operation in Germany
Two Alstom’s Coradia iLint hydrogen trains have successfully completed a year and a half of trial operation, running 530 days […]
Pilot semi-trailers train in the Baltic region launched
Lithuania’s LG Cargo, Poland’s PKP Cargo and CargoBeamer have launched an intermodal pilot train with road semi-trailers. During the test, […]
Guidelines presented to restore EU rail passenger transport
The European Commission has presented a transport package of guidelines on how to safely and gradually restore passenger transport by […]
Adif signed the agreements for HSR services
Adif Alta Velocidad has signed with Ilsa consortium, comprising Trenitalia and Spanish airline Air Nostrum, and Rielsfera, a subsidiary of […]
US transport agencies ask for more federal aid
The leaders of 14 US transport agencies request emergency federal aid for transit systems which are facing huge loses due […]
New FRA grants to develop intercity services
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced a USD 22 million grants for US rail intercity passenger service which includes three […]
Railways are badly damaged by the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic on railway sector will have wide-ranging effects, which will impact the railway operators, vehicle owners and the […]