Siemens Mobility Opens Train Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina
A new passenger rail manufacturing facility operated by Siemens Mobility has opened in Lexington, North Carolina. The site represents an investment of approximately 220 million USD and is expected to contribute an estimated 1.6 billion USD to the state’s economy by 2038. The facility will manufacture passenger rail vehicles for intercity and regional services. Siemens […]
Stadler to Supply Four Additional POLARIS Trains to Gornergrat Railway
Stadler has been awarded a contract to supply four additional POLARIS cogwheel trains to the Gornergrat Railway (GGB). With the contract valued at around 30 million CHF; delivery of the units is expected to commence in autumn 2028. The new trains will operate from Zermatt to the Gornergrat © Stadler The new trains will operate […]
Bringing Innovation Closer: Frauscher’s New Approach to Global Customer Experience
As rail networks worldwide embrace digital transformation, predictive maintenance, and increasingly autonomous operations, the human element remains crucial. Systems are only as effective as the people who implement, maintain, and optimise them. Frauscher’s Experience and Learning Centres recognise this reality by making sophisticated technology approachable, turning complex configurations into hands-on experiences, and creating spaces where […]
Fastening Systems: Small Components, Big Impact
They are barely visible, yet so crucial for safety and efficiency on the track: fastening systems play a central role in load transfer and elasticity control. In this interview, Thomas Mayer, Vice President – R&D and Engineering Fastening Systems, provides insights into the complex world of fastening systems and shows why the interaction of components […]
Are Airports Prepared for Hydrogen Operations?
Welcome back to All Routes Considered – a podcast brought to you by the a2b Global Media transport news network! We bring you the latest news, trending topics and in-depth discussion on the biggest events in transport from across the rail, bus and airport sectors. In this, our second episode, we discuss newly proposed changes to the […]
Romania: Alstom Delivers First Traxx Locomotive to ARF
Alstom has announced the successful delivery of the first of 16 serial Traxx Passenger electric locomotives produced for the Romanian Railway Reform Authority (ARF). The delivery was enabled by a contract first signed by Alstom and ARF in January 2024, and seeks to mark a milestone in a journey towards cleaner, faster and more efficient […]
Enhancing Rail Infrastructure Security with Advanced Access Gate Solutions
Successful Deployment at Wimbledon for Network Rail We recently completed our first access gate installation for Network Rail, delivering a fully integrated solution at Wimbledon. This project included: Installation of bi-folding access gates Full CCTV system implementation across the site The result is a secure, controlled entry point that enhances both site safety and visibility- […]
New Birmingham Metro Extension Now Serving Millennium Point
Passenger tram services are now running to the Millennium Point stop, connecting more parts of Birmingham city centre to the West Midlands Metro network. New additions to the line, which form the first stage of the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension project, include stops offering passengers access to destinations such as Moor Street Station, the Clayton […]
Passenger Expectations Are Changing – Rail Lighting Hasn’t Kept Up
How shifting passenger expectations are exposing a gap that existing technology could already close. Passenger expectations are changing – rail lighting hasn’t kept up © I-Vision Lighting Solutions Across Europe, smart home technology is no longer niche. Around 30% of households now have some form of connected home system — roughly 73 million homes.1 In […]
‘Condor’ Co-Bo starred in East Lancs photoshoot
The sole-surviving Class 28 Metrovick Co-Bo, D5705, was extracted from the Baron Street shed at the East Lancashire Railway and taken to Bury Bolton Street for a night photoshoot on February 6, the day before the railway held its first diesel event of the year. For the event, the loco was positioned with a freight […]