Tests for TransPennine Express’ Nova 1 fleet, which is being built by Hitachi Rail Europe, have begun this week. It...Testing begins for TransPennine Express’ Nova 1 fleet
ProRail collects a lot of data on rolling stock via its Wayside Train Monitoring Systems (WTMS). The Dutch infrastructure manager...Dutch infrastructure manager wants sector to profit from its data
The European Commission is concerned that the merger of Alstom and Siemens may reduce competition in the supply of several...European Commission: merger of Alstom and Siemens may reduce competition
Sydney’s first driverless metro train passes important test
Sydney’s new autonomous metro train has passed a historic test on Tuesday, as it crossed a new cable-stayed railway bridge in the Australian city. No passengers were onboard during the test. Sydney is Australia’s first...Read more
Rollout ERTMS in the Netherlands to cost one billion Euros more
An additional billion Euros is needed for the rollout of the European traffic control system ERTMS in the Netherlands. These are the costs for the rollout in the time period 2030-2050, said Dutch State Secretary...Read more
Paris Gare du Nord to be transformed by 2024
Paris Gare du Nord will be transformed and tripled in size, real estate developer Ceetrus and SNCF Mobilités announced. The renovations are set to be completed in 2024, right before the Olympics are held in the...Read more
Germany approves Alstom’s hydrogen train for passenger service
The hydrogen fuel cell CoradiaiLint passenger train from manufacturer Alstom has been approved for commercial operations in Germany. In Berlin, the certificate was officially handed over last week. Germany thus becomes the first country in...Read more
‘Every section of the track should have its own Facebook page’
Digitalisation is fundamental for asset management in the rail sector, as it makes it possible to share information about track sections, ‘the assets’, with everyone. “Really, every track section should have its own Facebook page”,...Read more
Stadler signs 15-year maintenance contract with Arriva Netherlands
Arriva Netherlands and Stadler have signed a contract on Tuesday for the maintenance of 69 trains. Stadler will maintain 18 new Wink trains and 51 GTW trains that will run in the Dutch provinces of...Read more
‘Soft measures the most sustainable approach to railway development’
Soft measures are by far the most sustainable approach towards developing railway, said director Europe of SNCF Réseau Paul Mazataud. He was referring to projects in the field of timetabling, traffic management or digitalisation. This...Read more
Bombardier and Hitachi to submit joint bid for train contract HS2
Bombardier and Hitachi have announced to submit a joint bid for building high speed trains for the new British high speed line HS2. The companees employ over 5,000 people in Britain. The new to build...Read more
‘Europe should not be the hurdle on the New Silk Road’
Europe is the first and the last mile on the New Silk Road. This should be an incentive for European governments to pursue assertive policy when it comes to rail freight. Pier Eringa, CEO of...Read more
EC proposes alternative language demands train drivers
The European Commission (EC) has proposed pilot projects to test alternative language requirements during railway operations. In case of a diversion train drivers may not have the language level needed for the countries on the...Read more