‘Humans are Achilles heel in rail sector’
To implement more innovative and digital solutions is the urgent goal for the rail sector in the near future. This will allow the industry to solve two key problems: reduce the number of delays and...Read more
Jerusalem selects contractors to extend light rail network
The TransJerusalem J-Net consortium consisting of the CAF Group and the Israeli construction firm Shapir will extend the Jerusalem Light Rail network. Shapir will perform the civil works to extend the current Red Line and...Read more
Softil supports Siemens in developing LTE-R solutions
Siemens Mobility has chosen the BEEHD client framework to develop the next generation of the Long Term Evolution-Railway (LTE-R) networks. This technology will be also used for the development of the new mission-critical push-to-talk (MCPTT)...Read more
Israel Railways to enlarge double-deck fleet up to 586 coaches
Bombardier Transportation will supply 74 additional Twindexx Vario double-deck coaches to Israel Railways. Delivery of this batch will be accomplished by December 2021. The new order will allow Israel Railways to increase its double-deck fleet...Read more
Vossloh provides track components for Tel Aviv Light Rail
German railway equipment supplier Vossloh Group is taking part in the construction of the first light rail route in Tel Aviv. The company delivers the rail fasteners, switches, and chamber filling elements for the future...Read more
AŽD Praha equips Israel Railways with switch diagnostic system
Czech technology company AŽD Praha has signed a framework agreement with Israel Railways for the delivery of non-invasive diagnostic equipment for switch points. The contract was concluded for three years with an option for another...Read more
Alstom to equip Israel Railways fleet with ETCS
French technology company Alstom has won a contract for the installation of ETCS (European Train Control System) Level 2 onboard equipment on rolling stock of national railway operator Israel Railways (ISR). The 45 million Euros...Read more