Thales launches eighth generation CBTC train control system
Thales presented various new digital applications during a press conference last week. One is a new version of the supplier’s Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) system called SelTracTM G8. This variant has a new digital...Read more
‘Electrified highway with overhead wires ideal for the port of Rotterdam’
Catenary lines above on the motorway, where trucks receive electricity via a pantograph. If it is up to Siemens Mobility, freight traffic will head in that direction via the so-called eHighway. Erik Koopman, Business Development...Read more
First recyclable sulfur concrete sleepers placed in Belgium
After various tests, Infrabel has installed the first “green” sleepers made of concrete based on sulfur. They are the first infrastructure manager in Europe to start using these sleepers on a large scale. The sleepers...Read more
Bio-fuel locomotive DB Cargo UK in full commercial service
DB Cargo UK and Tata Steel have completed collaboration and trials in commercial service, using the freight operator’s bio-fuelled locomotive. The two companies have successfully used the experimental class 60 locomotive, to run a load...Read more
Infographic for the European Year of Rail
The European Commission has declared 2021 the European Year of Rail. Despite the many advantages of the train, only about 7 percent of passengers and 11 percent of goods are transported by rail. The European...Read more
Budapest signs feasibility contract for new railway tunnel
The Budapest Development Agency (BFK) has signed a contract on Sunday for the start of feasibility study of a new railway tunnel under central Budapest. This project will create extra capacity for more rail services...Read more
UNIFE blames the EU for ‘exclusion of the rail sector’
UNIFE, the association of Europe’s rail supply companies, has expressed its disappointment towards the European policymakers about what it calls: the exclusion of the European mobility network and their contribution towards the EU Green deal....Read more
Deutsche Bahn to become carbon neutral by 2050
German national railway operator Deutsche Bahn is planning to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. To this end, it will totally convert its traction energy that will be generated from renewable sources. In terms of rolling...Read more
UK rail sector calls for reform in transport tax policy
To recover the economy from the corona crisis and to reduce carbon emissions, Britain’s government should revolutionise the transport tax policy. Such a call was made the Rail Delivery Group, an umbrella organisation for the...Read more
Strategic priorities for HS2
HS2, one of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK, is gradually being implemented. The High Speed Rail Group highlights six strategic priorities that the planned line between London and Northern England should address. What...Read more
Scotland will decarbonise its railways by 2045
Scotland, the constituent unit of the United Kingdom, will reach zero emission by 2045. To this end, the country’s government plans to decarbonise the railway network. Within this policy, it has scheduled massive improvements of...Read more
Hybrid conversion of diesel trains in Ireland
Irish national railway operator Iarnród Éireann is continuing the modernisation of diesel trains. It will introduce the refurbished vehicles with new power packs. These diesel trains could be also converted into the hybrid multiple units...Read more
New boost for British hydrogen train programme
The British hydrogen train programme received a new financial impetus. Eversholt Rail and Alstom will jointly invest an additional 1.1 million euros in the project. Britain’s first hydrogen train nicknamed as the Breeze is expected...Read more