Alstom Delivers First Two Metropolis Trains for Santo Domingo Metro Expansion
Alstom has announced delivery of the first two of eight new trains to the Oficina para el Reordenamiento del Transporte (OPRET) for the Santo Domingo Metro Line 2 expansion project. The project, which will see an extension of the Santo Domingo Metro to Los Alcarrizos, will utilise eight three-car Metropolis trains designed, manufactured and delivered […]
Why Collaboration Matters in Rail Measurement and Testing
Stadler Rail’s decade-long relationship with imc shows how trusted partnerships can support scalable testing, faster problem-solving and continuous innovation. As rail testing requirements expand beyond traditional certification, close collaboration between operators and measurement specialists is becoming increasingly important. imc Test & Measurement has 30 years’ experience manufacturing solutions for the rail industry, and has been […]
Conductor Rail De-Icing Tenders (1957 Railway Magazine Extract)
An extract from the March 1957 issue of The Railway Magazine detailing the development and operation of conductor rail de-icing tenders. The text describes design features, testing, and functionality as reported at the time. Development and Purpose A further development by London Transport of precautions to prevent train delays in winter caused by conductor rail […]
Why Passenger Information Needs to Be Treated as a Platform, Not a Collection of Systems
Mixed fleets and siloed systems have long complicated passenger information management, but a platform approach offers a more sustainable path forward, says Thomas Auner, Head of Sales and Marketing, cn-mobility. Thomas Auner, cn-mobility Passenger information systems have traditionally been specified and delivered as standalone components, often differing from one vehicle type to another. Over time, […]
Powering Trams Without Overhead Wires: Static Charging
Drawing on more than 40 years of current collection expertise across metro and rail applications, Mersen engineered and industrialised one of the most technically advanced static charging collector solutions available today. For decades, tramway electrification relied on overhead catenary systems. While effective, their visual impact was a cause for concern for some urban authorities, particularly […]
Government Strategy to Expand Tap-and-Go Travel on Buses, Trains and Trams
A new national transport strategy aims to expand contactless “tap-and-go” travel across buses, trains and trams in England, with plans to give local authorities greater control over integrated transport systems. The strategy, titled Better Connected, includes more than 40 funded measures intended to simplify journeys, improve coordination between transport modes and support local decision-making. Strategy […]
Hitachi Rail Deploys New Signalling Technology at Ciulnita Station
Hitachi Rail has deployed new digital signalling technology at Ciulnita station in Romania. Based on the TAS Platform, the system replaces the previous SELMIS platform, which has been retired following 20 years of service. Hitachi’s new system replaces the long-standing SELMIS platform © Hitachi Rail Located in Ialomița County, in the Muntenia region of southeastern […]
FS Italiane Group Begins 5G Trials Along HS/HC Torino
The FS Italiane Group has announced the beginning of new trials for its 5G network along the HS/HC Torino – Milano Line, which is situated on an approximately 60 kilometre stretch between Turin and Greggio. Initial trials will form part of the Group’s proprietary connectivity project, which has been developed to support innovation within both […]
Agreement Allows Amtrak Trains to Use Union Pacific Track in Louisiana
Union Pacific Railroad and Amtrak have reached an agreement permitting passenger services to run on a section of track in Louisiana, enabling a reroute of the Sunset Limited service. The arrangement allows Amtrak to operate trains along a five-mile stretch of Union Pacific-owned railway near Avondale from 1 April 2026. Amtrak’s Sunset Limited Eric Gehringer, […]
UK: Digital PlusBus Ticket Introduced to Link Rail, Bus and Tram Travel
A digital version of the PlusBus ticket has been launched across the UK, allowing passengers to combine rail and local bus or tram travel through a single purchase. The ticket, introduced by the Rail Delivery Group in partnership with Traveline, is now available as an eTicket in most areas nationwide. It follows a trial in […]