Alstom to Replace Skyway APM at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Alstom has been awarded a contract to replace the existing Skyway automated people mover (APM) system at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas. Valued at approximately 380 million EUR (437 million USD); the contract will see the company provide both operations and maintenance services for 15 years, as well as a new Operations […]
Canada: Why is Alto High-Speed Rail Not High-Frequency Rail?
During its public consultations, Canada’s proposed high-speed rail project, Alto, has addressed why the federal government opted for high-speed rail (HSR) rather than high-frequency rail (HFR) along the Québec City–Toronto corridor. Officials say the decision followed a detailed comparison of the two options, focusing on their suitability for current and future travel needs. With speeds reaching […]
imc Test & Measurement Announces FAMOS Live Workshop March 25, 2026
Berlin (Germany) and Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (UK) – imc Test & Measurement UK is hosting a hands-on FAMOS Live Workshop on March 25, 2026, at the British Motor Museum in Warwick, bringing engineers and data analysts together to explore advanced methods for analyzing measurement data with FAMOS. Professional Electronics Design Engineer Wearing Glasses Works on Laptop Computer in Research […]
Union Pacific Unveils New Locomotives for America’s 250th Anniversary
Union Pacific Railroad has launched new rolling stock to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, alongside plans for a landmark East Coast tour. The railway operator, originally established in 1862 under President Abraham Lincoln, revealed two new commemorative locomotives. It has also announced plans for an East Coast tour with its famed steam […]
Siemens & Akiem to Launch New Vectron Dual Mode Electric/Battery Locomotives
Siemens Mobility has signed a new framework agreement with Akiem, a leading provider of locomotive and passenger train leasing and maintenance, for the purchase of 80 Vectron locomotives, with a firm order of 50. The firm order includes the launch of the new Vectron Dual Mode Electric/Battery locomotives, as well as an option for 30 […]
Hitachi to Supply Nine Additional Frecciarossa Trains to FS Italiane
FS Italiane Group has announced the signing of a new contract with Hitachi Rail for the manufacture and supply of a set of nine new-generation Frecciarossa trains. The contract, which has been valued at around 260 million EUR, complements an agreement previously signed in 2023 concerning the supply of 36 trains, alongside 10 additional trains […]
An Update on Plans to Redevelop New York Penn Station
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Amtrak have shared an update on progress in the redevelopment of New York Penn Station. They confirmed that a joint venture led by AECOM, working with LiRo-Hill, has been chosen to manage the project. NJ TRANSIT has also joined as a key partner. New York Penn Station © […]
New Quantum Navigation Technology Trialled on British Rail Network
New systems are being designed to measure train position with extreme precision via the use of quantum navigation technologies. Now in development within the UK; a new quantum inertial navigation system utilises ultra-sensitive sensors capable of detecting minute changes in both motion and rotation. The technology aims to provide ultra-precise location information © Network Rail […]
Alstom Signs Five-Year Contract with Metrolinx for O&M Services
Alstom has announced the signing of a contract renewal with Metrolinx which will see the company provide operations and maintenance (O&M) services to two of its divisions. Valued at around 800 million EUR (1.3 billion CAD), the contract will run until 2031. Alstom teams will continue to provide Operations & Maintenance services for the rail […]
Lumo Reveals First Look at Newly-Refurbished Class 222 Trains
Lumo has revealed a first look at the livery of the newly-refurbished Class 222 trains set to serve customers along its West Coast service when it launches this spring. Refurbishment work is being carried out in association with Beacon Rail at Alstom’s modernisation facility in Widnes, with all units featuring a new livery in Lumo’s […]