Icomera Expands Its Rail Connectivity Portfolio with the Launch of the XS1 Router
Rail operators face increasingly diverse onboard connectivity requirements, driven by differences in fleet types, vehicle architecture, space constraints, and operational priorities. To meet those needs, Icomera, a wholly owned subsidiary of Equans, has announced the launch of the XS1, a compact, connectivity-focused rail router designed for deployments where reliable onboard connectivity is the primary requirement. […]
MetroLink Invites Bidders to Participate in Tender for Trains, Tracks and Stations
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has officially begun the process of inviting prospective bidders to participate in the first stage of the tendering process for the Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract forming part of the wider MetroLink programme. An availability Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Maintain (DBFOM) contract, the agreement will be awarded to a single […]
Alto Provides Update on Canada’s High-Speed Rail Programme at USHSR Conference
In recent years, Canada’s Alto High-Speed Rail programme has transitioned from concept to a structured delivery phase. As outlined during the US High Speed Rail Conference, the initiative is now in early development following federal approval, with construction set to begin as early as 2029. The programme aims to connect Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec […]
US High Speed Rail Conference Gets Underway in Washington D.C.
At the opening of the US High Speed Rail Conference, industry professionals gathered in Washington, D.C. to promote a long-term vision for a nationwide rail network. The conference reasoned that investment in faster passenger services could improve mobility, reduce transport pressures and support economic development. The event, organised by the US High Speed Rail Association […]
Alstom & Flox Intelligence Trial AI-Powered Wildlife Detection & Deterrence Software
Alstom has partnered with Flox Intelligence to conduct a series of extensive field tests utilising AI technology that will identify and deter wildlife along rail tracks in Sweden. Preliminary testing has shown that the system has strong potential to reduce the risk of collisions with wild animals – one of the most common causes of […]
CRRC Celebrates Production of First Fully Automated Train for Hangzhou Metro
CRRC has celebrated the completion of Hangzhou Metro’s first fully automated metro train, which rolled off the production line last month. Built to Hangzhou’s proprietary AH-type specification; the train was developed by CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Rolling Stock Co., Ltd., and will enter service on Hangzhou Metro Line 12 with a maximum operating speed of 100 km/h. The […]
Chiltern loco-hauled changeover is complete
THE TRANSITION of Chiltern Railways’ loco-hauled operation from Mk. 3 stock to the CAF-built Mk. 5a stock was all but complete by mid-March, with the last service formed of the old order running with 68011 and AL04 on March 18 as 1H12, the 07.46 Princes Risborough-Marylebone. Pip Dunn reports… Mk. 3 operation to Birmingham ceased […]
HS2 Control Centre & Rolling Stock Depot Set for Birmingham
HS2 Ltd has confirmed that Taylor Woodrow Infrastructure Ltd and Aureos Rail Ltd (TWA JV) have been chosen to build the high-speed railway’s main control centre and rolling stock depot. The 856 million GBP contract will see the site built on a disused 70-hectare brown field site in Birmingham, and will involve close collaboration between […]
First new Great British Railways branded station to open next month
A new railway station serving Europe’s largest medical research facility will open next month, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. Cambridge South during construction in 2025. Credit: Network Rail Trains will begin calling at Cambridge South station – located next to Cambridge Biomedical Campus – from June 28. The station will receive up to […]
UK: Cambridge South Station to Open in June
The opening date has been unveiled for Cambridge South station, which will see passenger services begin calling at the station on Sunday 28 June, with an official opening ceremony also planned to be held the following day. Set to be the first Great British Railways (GBR) branded station in the country; Cambridge South will be […]