ERA: new study identifies potential time savings in rail freight and passenger transport
The study points to the need for further reduction of national rules and further adaptation of the technical specifications for interoperability.
The study points to the need for further reduction of national rules and further adaptation of the technical specifications for interoperability.
CDPQ has acquired the entire capital of Akiem, a leading provider of locomotive leasing services in Europe, from the SNCF Group and DWS.
Despite pandemic-related restrictions and disrupted supply chains around the world, the inaugural passenger trip took place just two and a half years after the train was ordered.
A rail strike, affecting mainly freight transport, would have a significant impact on the entire US economy.
Trains with electric drive will allow more sustainable rail transport in the Helsinki region.
Hitachi Rail has signed two new contracts to equip digital cab signaling technology onboard trains operated by SNCF and Eurostar on French national and cross-border rail networks. The equipment to contribute for enabling passengers to more easily travel by train across European borders.
After completion of the project, it will be possible to travel between Warsaw and the largest Polish cities in a maximum of 2.5 hours.
The global market for new vehicles is currently around €2.8 billion per year and is expected to grow further.
A new generation of trains is expected to help Deutsche Bahn double the number of passengers using long-distance rail transport by 2030.
The measure will contribute to improving the environmental performance of rail and urban transport and help transport operators to reduce the burden of rising electricity prices.
This operation is part of Renfe's overall fleet renewal plan, which includes a total investment of 5.4 billion euros for the purchase of 519 new trains.
České dráhy (ČD) plans to purchase comfortable barrier-free electric units for fast train connections. Their maximum speed will be 200 km/h. Passengers will be offered Wi-Fi, an onboard infotainment portal, or refreshments.
Rhaetian Railway (RhB) took the world's longest narrow gauge passenger train on the UNESCO World Heritage route from the Albula Tunnel in Preda to the world-famous Landwasser Viaduct just outside Filisur.
The complete series of ten units should be delivered by the end of the first quarter of next year.
Lumo, FirstRail, Beacon Rail, and Hitachi Rail celebrate the anniversary of their first service on this UK track.
The heads of the ministries also discussed how to make railway transport more attractive and reliable.
Development of railway transport, the future shape of the TEN-T network, and energy prices. These are the main topics of an informal meeting of the Council of Ministers for Transport in Prague today.
The factory will provide 1,300 jobs in the region and will be able to produce trains of all types for the North American rail market.
Planned procurements are largely secured by government financial guarantees or commissioned directly by countries or regions.
If everyone planning to travel in the autumn made one journey by rail instead of the car, it could lead to a 28.4% reduction in total carbon emissions from travel.