The UK’s first hydrogen-powered railway shunter, Vanguard’s HydroShunter, has been selected as one of five projects in the government-backed Hydrogen Innovation Initiative (HII) Demonstration Programme. The shunting locomotive, designed to operate in rail yards and support freight operat
Nox Mobility, a Berlin-based startup focused on transforming the night train experience, has announced the appointment of Artur Hasselbach as Chief Financial Officer and co-founder. Nox aims to provide fully private rooms at prices comparable to flight tickets, positioning itself as a disruptive for
Danish state operator DSB has awarded a Siemens Mobility–Stadler consortium a contract worth about €3.08 billion (DKK 23 billion) to supply at least 226 new driverless electric S-train sets for the Copenhagen area. This significant investment marks a major step towards the full automation of the S-t
Czech Railways (České dráhy) has initiated two public tenders to procure up to 120 battery-electric multiple units (BEMUs) for regional passenger services. This move is part of the company’s strategy to enhance its fleet with more environmentally friendly options. The tenders are aimed at acqu
Vossloh has finalized the acquisition of Nordic Tamping Service AB (NTS), a Swedish company specializing in ballast tamping. This move is part of Vossloh’s strategy to expand its track maintenance and lifecycle management offerings in the Scandinavian market. NTS is recognized for its expertis
At least 32 people have been killed and more than 60 injured following the collapse of a construction crane onto a moving passenger train in north-eastern Thailand. The incident occurred on a section of track near the city of Khon Kaen, where the crane was reportedly being used for construction work
Alstom has completed what it describes as its largest-ever single re-signalling project in the UK, delivering Stage 2 of the Cambridge Resignalling, Relock and Recontrol (C3R) programme for Network Rail. This project is part of a broader initiative aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency and s
Europe’s signalling upgrade cycle continues. German rail systems supplier Knorr-Bremse has completed its acquisition of Swiss electronics specialist duagon Group, a move the company says significantly expands its capabilities in the rail signalling sector. The acquisition, finalized in October
The UK Government has pledged to develop a series of new railway infrastructure projects across the North of England, aimed at revitalizing the Northern Powerhouse Rail initiative. This commitment is intended to enhance connectivity and support economic growth in the region. Despite the announcement
Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has found himself at odds with both his own political party and parts of the rail sector regarding the future of the Northern Powerhouse Rail project. Burnham has been vocal about his concerns that the current plans do not adequately address the needs of the region. His
OMAHA, Neb. – Union Pacific is utilizing robotic welding technology for track maintenance. The post UP’s Robotic Welding Technology in Track Maintenance appeared first on Railway Track and Structures. source: rtands.com
In November, the European Commission released an information study assessing the readiness of the European Union for the introduction of hyperloop technology. This study aims to evaluate the current state of hyperloop development and the potential for its implementation across EU member states. The
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