PKP Intercity selected the consortium of KZN Rail and Wadom W. Małkowiak for the reconstruction of the Przemyśl Bakończyce station along with the construction of an ecological year-round rolling stock wash. The consortium will implement the project under a PLN 340 million (EUR 79.1 million) contract to be completed within 24 months (2 years) from…
Amtrak has launched the second daily service between St. Paul/ Minneapolis and Chicago via Milwaukee introducing the new state-sponsored Borealis trains. Passengers seeking a more comfortable, sustainable and productive choice than driving have now double the current rail options, starting May 21, 2024. Amtrak Borealis coach fares start at USD 41 each way between St.…
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) and Wabtec Corporation signed rail digital solution agreement under which the two companies will collaborate on developing one of the few approaches being considered to address interoperability of rail systems in Australia. The company will investigate the capabilities of ARTC’s advanced train management system (ATMS) solution. Wabtec will develop…
Vossloh has been awarded a contract to supply rail fastening systems in connection with the construction of two high-speed lines in China. Vossloh Fastening Systems China Co. Ltd., Vossloh AG’s subsidiary based in Kunshan, China, will be responsible for the execution of the order. The rail fastening systems are expected to be delivered from 2025.…
The Ivolga 4.0 EMU made its inaugural run on the Line D4 of the Moscow Central Diameters (MCD) system on May 2, 2024. Manufactured at the Tver Carriage Works (part of Transmashholding), the train features several key enhancements such as the third door in intermediate carriages – this addition, reminiscent of metro cars, enables faster…
STG and Union Pacific Railroad signed an extension to their long-term partnership to provide better rail services to clients to deliver goods and products to consumers, while ensuring continuity and excellence within the nation’s supply chain. “We are extremely excited about this partnership. This new contract will help STG with our growth trajectory while continuing…
The city of Ulsan in South Korea is preparing to mark a first in urban transport with the launch of the country’s first hydrogen tram. With an investment of 23.5 billion won, equivalent to around EUR 16 million, the city of Ulsan is introducing hydrogen trams, promoting a sustainable energy transition. This ambitious project will…
Testing the airbag tram. Following a series of fatal accidents, Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich (VBZ) has confirmed that it is considering adding external airbags to its trams. The public transport provider noted that the number of medical emergencies involving trams has steadily increased in recent years, and local officials are now calling on the company to act.…
Knorr-Bremse buys Alstom business. Knorr-Bremse AG, a major player in the global braking systems market and a leading supplier of other systems for rail and commercial vehicles, is acquiring the conventional rail signalling technology business of Alstom Signaling North America. With this acquisition, Knorr-Bremse succeeds in entering the highly attractive segment of the railway control, command and…
Transport Reordering Office (OPRET) and Alstom signed a contract to manufacture, supply and put into service 8 three-car Metropolis trains for Santo Domingo Line 2C. The new contract is fully financed with a credit from the Central American Bank of Economic Integration (BCIE). The new trains will be manufactured at the Alstom industrial plant in…