A few days ago, Czech Railways (ČD) took over and commissioned two more Siemens Vectron locomotives (193.576, 193.577) from the leasing company RSL.
The suburban commuter rail line connecting New York City with its northern suburbs and Connecticut adds more locomotives to its Siemens order, now totalling 33 dual modes.
The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service has transitioned its passenger rail fleet to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).
This demonstration marks the first introduction of a hydrogen-powered train in the Middle East and Africa.
The collaborative effort between FNM and Alstom introduces a zero direct CO2 emission train equipped with hydrogen fuel cells to revolutionize passenger rail transport.
Next year, the consortium Siemens Mobility - Škoda Group will deliver almost 200 coaches to the Czech railway company České dráhy. RAILMARKET.com NEWS asked Siemens Mobility for details of this type of wagon.
To tackle the typical autumn and winter problem on rail tracks – fallen leaves – Northern Trains has joined forces with Water-Trak to apply proven technology in a new way.
The double-voltage locomotives will be added to the fleet of ten Siemens EuroSprinter locomotives currently owned by the Hungarian passenger rail operator.
The Alliance of Passenger Rail New Entrants (ALLRAIL) points at DB for refusing to sell tickets of its competitors on its ticket sales portals in Germany while benefitting from such an approach in the UK.
Bogies are a critical component of rail vehicles in terms of costs and operational safety, accounting for a significant portion of train rolling stock's lifecycle costs.
The railway is committed to minimizing the disruption caused by leaves on the tracks and maintaining a smooth journey for passengers and freight.
This comprehensive program, the largest since the railway reform of 1994, aims to revitalize the nation's railway network and stations, enhancing punctuality and aligning transport policies for passengers and freight.
Using Vossloh's High-Speed Grinding technology, the partnership aims to extend preventive maintenance to DB's entire high-performance rail network, which will cover more than 13,000 kilometers by 2024.
The new TransFER Verona-Wuppertal provides a south-north freight connection and ensures uninterrupted network access between northern Italy and the Ruhr area.
The first shortened ComfortJet train, consisting of six wagons, has arrived at the test track of the Railway Test Centre in Velim, Czech Republic.
Railway infrastructure, including recently completed projects, has been devastated by the floods, cutting off key rail connections.
So far, 22 wagons have been removed from the tunnel, as well as two locomotives. Currently, 8 wagons are still in the tunnel.
The September return to daily routines by most people in the railway industry can be tough and overwhelming. That is why we have prepared for you an easy-to-digest compilation of news from the passenger rail world:
The trains, to be rolled out by 2028, will be based on the Mireo platform and promise enhanced sustainability, passenger comfort and modern amenities.
The company has reported a robust performance in the first half of the year, despite challenging global conditions.