Earlier this week, Brightline West broke ground on its high-speed rail project to connect Las Vegas and Southern California by train. These images display the current vision for the interior of the future trains. Seating The renderings provide insight into how both the SMART and PREMIUM cabins may look. Brightline states that all guests will […] The post IN PICTURES: Interior Train Renderings for Brightline West appeared first on Railway-News ..read more

Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract to upgrade Finland’s rail network with the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 as part of the Finnish government’s Digirail Project. This project will involve the installation of ETCS Level 2 and Hybrid Train Detection (HTD) on a 191-kilometre stretch of railway between Lielahti and Rauma-Pori. This […] The post Siemens Mobility to Install First ETCS Deployment in Finland appeared first on Railway-News ..read more

Since its inception in the Chinese market in 2007, Frauscher Sensor Technology has consistently introduced innovations and advancements to the Chinese railway sector, leveraging its robust R&D capabilities and profound understanding of market dynamics. As of 2023, Frauscher has been involved in more than 100 rail transportation projects in China and has provided diverse solutions […] The post Transforming China’s Railways appeared first on Railway-News ..read more

Calian® GNSS is excited to announce the addition of a line of multi-constellation, full-band Accutenna® GNSS antennas to its TW3000 XF antenna family. The new full-band Accutenna® line supports three models: Housed TW3990XF (37dB gain), Embedded TW3990EXF (37dB gain), and TW3997XF (28dB gain). All models support GPS/QZSS (L1/L2/L5), QZSS L6, GLONASS (G1/G2/G3), Galileo (E1/E5a/E5b/E6), BeiDou […] The post Calian Adds Three New Multi-Constellation, Full-Band Accutenna GNSS Antennas appeared first on Railway-News ..read more

Derby City Council has confirmed plans from the UK government to order new Elizabeth Line trains from Alstom’s UK rolling stock factory. This follows news from the end of 2023 that the manufacturer was planning to cease rolling stock production at its Litchurch Lane facility due to delays in future contracts. Indeed, the delayed order […] The post Derby City Council Confirms Potential Train Order for Alstom appeared first on Railway-News ..read more

Alstom has completed work on a new maintenance depot in Romania that will test and validate the nation’s new electric trains. The new depot, situated in the Grivita area of Bucharest, is Romania’s first depot built for the maintenance and testing of electric trains and locomotives. Its location provides convenient access to Bucharest’s mainline railway. […] The post Alstom Completes Electric Train Maintenance Depot in Romania appeared first on Railway-News ..read more

Stahl Recruiting, a leading executive search firm focused on North American rail, is honored to be recognized by Manage HR Magazine as a top firm in 2024. Stahl Recruiting goes beyond placements, fostering partnerships built on cultural fit and industry expertise. Beyond search, Stahl actively participates in the rail community, solidifying their place as a […] The post Stahl Recruiting Named Top Rail Industry Search Firm appeared first on Railway-News ..read more

Sensonic, a leading provider of intelligent sensing solutions for the railway industry, today announced the addition of CCTV functionality to its groundbreaking Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) security system. This integration empowers railways to not only detect and locate track trespassers in real-time but also visually identify them, significantly enhancing security and situational awareness. Sensonic DAS […] The post Sensonic Eyes Up Next Level Railway Security appeared first on Railway-News ..read more

Siemens Mobility has been contracted by Banedanmark (BDK) and DSB to upgrade the 170-kilometre-long S-Bane network in Copenhagen with GoA4 technology. This is the highest grade of automation and will enable driverless train operations from 2030. Under these contracts, Siemens Mobility will supply the necessary onboard signalling equipment for 226 new trains, as well as […] The post Siemens Mobility to Equip Copenhagen S-Bane with GoA4 Automation appeared first on Railway-News ..read more

Brightline West has officially broken ground on its high-speed rail project to connect Las Vegas and Southern California. This 218-mile system will be constructed in the middle of the I-15 with zero grade crossings. It will stop in in Las Vegas, Nevada as well as Victor Valley, Hesperia and Rancho Cucamonga in California. The vision […] The post Brightline West Breaks Ground on High-Speed Rail Line appeared first on Railway-News ..read more