Data fusion algorithms provide more advantages for ETCS
Brussels-based railway certification organisation Belgorail has approved the ETCS Baseline 3 Release 2. The latest standard was developed by Alstom and includes the usage of data fusion algorithms. As a result, the solution is able...Read more
Hydrogen trains a viable option for Britain
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), an alliance of British rail suppliers, has called on the government to support and invest in hydrogen trains as a viable option for the country’s network. The trade group also...Read more
First ICNG train already in Netherlands
Dutch railway operator Nederlandse Spoorwegen has received the first Intercity Next Generation train. It will be tested on several routes across the Netherlands. This type will be introduced on the Dutch network starting from 2021. ...Read more
Alstom develops hydrogen train for Italy
After successful tests in Germany and the Netherlands, Alstom plans to develop a hydrogen-powered train for Italy. To this end, the French manufacturer has joined forces with Snam, a major Italian energy infrastructure company. In...Read more
Alstom gears up for ATO tests in Germany
French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom plans to perform the Automatic Train Operation (ATO) tests in Germany. The research project will start in 2021. Meanwhile, the automated operations on a regional route in Lower Saxony are...Read more
Alstom expects fast recovery of rail market after corona crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has become a true challenge to the rail market. Some manufacturers were even forced to temporarily close their facilities. Meanwhile, French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom hopes for better, especially in 2022. (more…)Read more
Future of mobility: what is known about hydrogen trains in Germany
For a year and a half, the passengers in Lower Saxony were able to travel the hydrogen-powered trains. Two Alstom-made Coradia iLint vehicles have proved their efficiency for regional routes. Germany as the first country...Read more
Hungarian Railways focuses on hybrid trains
Hungarian national railway operator MÁV-Start intends to purchase 50 hybrid trains. They will be able to power from both overhead wires and built-in batteries. With the help of new vehicles, MÁV-Start will improve its regional...Read more
Alstom makes more revenue from services and signalling
In spite of some decrease in orders for rolling stock, Alstom shows success in other areas. Services and signalling have recorded an increase in orders at 5.4 and 13.3 per cent last fiscal year. Both...Read more
Paris Metro takes another step towards automation
French public transport company RATP is preparing one of the oldest routes of Paris Metro for introducing the Automatic Train Operation (ATO). Line 4 has been equipped with a new operation control centre. It was...Read more
Trains in Hamburg Metro power local station
Trains running in Hamburg U-Bahn are able to power one of the metro stations. This was made possible by the Hesop energy converter that collects and redirects braking energy into the grid. The innovative solution...Read more
Alstom will test automatic shunting with Lineas and ProRail
This year and next year, Dutch rail infrastructure manager ProRail together with Belgian rail freight operator Lineas will test the automatic shunting of freight trains. Alstom has been selected as a supplier of knowledge and...Read more
Another stage in ERTMS deployment in Scandinavia
Sweden and Denmark continue to move further in ERTMS deployment on their railways. Therefore, several operators and transport authorities have concluded an agreement with Alstom for installing its Atlas ETCS onboard equipment in 77 electric...Read more