The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has approved Keolis’s plan to operate battery-electric trains on the Fairmount Commuter Rail Line. This 54 million USD agreement will advance the acquisition of battery-electric trains to offer more frequent services and lower emissions. The plan was submitted by Keolis Commuter Services, the operating partner for the MBTA Commuter […] The post US: MBTA Approves Plan for Battery-Electric Commuter Trains appeared first on Railway-News ..read more

EMOVA has contracted Alstom to overhaul its fleet of 60 Metropolis 300 model cars for the Buenos Aires Metro. The 300 cars make up 10 trains that serve customers on lines D and H in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The contract has a duration of three years and will provide users with a more comfortable travel […] The post Alstom to Overhaul Buenos Aires Metro Trains appeared first on Railway-News ..read more

Built to Last, Built for AI the ATC 3750-IP7-8M Delivers Rugged Performance for AI Transportation Introducing the ATC 3750-IP7-8M, the rugged AI powerhouse designed to revolutionize automated vehicle technologies. Equipped with the high-performance NVIDIA® Jetson AGX™ Orin SOM, this cutting-edge device delivers an impressive 200/275 TOPS workload on AI processing and inference. With its IP67 rating, compact […] The post ATC 3750-IP7-8M Delivers Rugged Performance for AI Transportation appeared first on Railway-News ..read more

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has awarded a contract for Hitachi Rail to supply its new Market-Frankford Line rail fleet. Under this contract, Hitachi Rail will produce 200 M5 modern railcars to replace SEPTA’s ageing fleet on the Market-Frankford Line. The agency will also have the option to purchase up to 40 additional cars […] The post US: Hitachi Rail to Supply New SEPTA Train Fleet appeared first on Railway-News ..read more

Network Rail has completed a year-long project to strengthen the High Level Bridge over the River Tyne. Network Rail invested 5.2 million GBP to overhaul the underside of this Victorian-built structure, connecting Gateshead and Newcastle. Designed by Robert Stephenson and completed in 1849, the High Level Bridge was the first double-decker road and railway bridge […] The post £5.2m Upgrade Complete for Tyneside’s High Level Bridge appeared first on Railway-News ..read more

Sheffield-based Zonegreen has returned to a rail depot in Nottingham to replace an existing safety system, installed more than a decade ago, enhancing the protection offered to staff. Working with principal contractor, RTS Infrastructure, the rail safety specialist – part of the Sentric Safety Group – has installed its Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) on […] The post Zonegreen Safety Measures Expanded at Notts Depot appeared first on Railway-News ..read more

UK-based technology SME Viper Innovations Ltd is pleased to announce its successful change in ownership through a management buyout (MBO) completed on 15 July 2024. This milestone marks a significant step in recognising Viper’s growth story and ensuring its continued stability and expansion into the future. Viper Directors Edward Davies (Managing Director), Hugo Mansfield (Finance […] The post Viper Innovations Achieves Milestone with MBO appeared first on Railway-News ..read more

Alstom has been awarded a 4 billion EUR contract to supply and maintain 90 commuter trains for go.Rheinland and Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR) to operate on the S-Bahn Cologne in Germany. This contract includes the supply of 90 Adessia Stream trains and the provision of their maintenance over 34 years. Valued at over 4 billion EUR, […] The post Alstom to Supply 90 S-Bahn Cologne Trains appeared first on Railway-News ..read more

Deutsche Bahn and the German federal government have signed an agreement for the double-track expansion and electrification of the Cottbus–Görlitz route. This project aims to deliver shorter travel times, more capacity, and better connections to the capital region. The agreement was signed alongside agreements to advance nine other projects in Germany’s coal region. In addition […] The post Deutsche Bahn to Expand and Electrify Cottbus–Görlitz Line appeared first on Railway-News ..read more

Network Rail has issued a safety warning ahead of the new Midland Main Line power lines being switched on in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. On Sunday 28 July, 25,000 volts will be powered between Kettering and Wigston. This makes it the latest section of the Midland Main Line to go live. This electrification will enable new […] The post UK: New Midland Main Line Power Lines to Go Live appeared first on Railway-News ..read more