Infrastructure: Developing a rail resilience framework
Arup has developed a policy document aimed at helping the rail sector to reframe its approach to climate resilience by embracing ‘whole-system’ thinking. Co-author Juliet Mian explains to Nick Kingsley.
Hyundai Rotem to supply 34 hydrogen trams to Daejeon
SOUTH KOREA: Daejeon municipality signed a 293·4bn won contract with Hyundai Rotem on July 25 for the supply of 34 hydrogen vehicles to run on Daejeon’s planned first light rail route, Line 2.
Cheaper, quicker and greener modular footbridge attracts worldwide interest
Railways from around the world are taking an interest in a prototype stainless steel footbridge which is designed to make construction and maintenance cheaper, faster, less disruptive and more sustainable.
World rail freight news round-up
News from the world rail freight market.
CRRC unveils 250 km/h Type C trainset
CHINA: CRRC Puzhen has unveiled a 250 km/h Type C inter-city trainset designed to offer a low life-cycle cost and high capacity with capability for GoA4 unattended driverless operation.
Battery-hydrogen shunting loco to be unveiled at InnoTrans 2024
INNOTRANS: Vossloh Rolling Stock will be unveiling its battery-hydrogen fuel cell hybrid powered Modula BFC shunting locomotive at InnoTrans 2024, ahead of deployment at the Duisburg Gateway Terminal.
California High-Speed Rail Authority names next CEO
USA: The California High-Speed Rail Authority board has appointed Ian Choudri as the next CEO..
Tanzanian electric train service reaches Dodoma
TANZANIA: The 258·2 km Morogoro – Dodoma standard gauge line was handed over with a ceremony on July 25 and the first electric passenger train service ran on August 1 with President Samia Suluhu Hassan onboard.
First Beacon station footbridge opens
UK: The first footbridge built to the Beacon design has been installed by Network Rail and contractor AmcoGiffen at Garforth in West Yorkshire.
Danish local railway operator selects battery train supplier
DENMARK: Local railway operator Lokaltog has selected its preferred bidder for a contract to supply 14 battery trainsets for use in the Sjælland region, with options for 10 more.
Comment: ‘Not cheaper, just easier’
Railway supply industry news round-up
Innovative approach to excavation propping at London Euston
Tesla shuttle returns with battery trains
DAC programme agrees electrical coupler standard
Lithuanian operator pulls out of broad gauge wagon sharing agreement
InnoTrans 2024 offers a window into the world of glazing products
RS Zero hydrogen railcar to lead Stadler line-up at InnoTrans 2024
Battery-electric trains to be ordered for Boston commuter line
Get deep into railway tunnelling at InnoTrans 2024
More focus on passenger welfare is needed when trains are stranded
Stellex to acquire foundry and forge businesses
CRRC Qishuyan delivers hydrogen locomotive to FCAB
Expedited rail freight service cuts China – Uzbekistan transit time
Rolling stock and signalling partners selected for Los Angeles driverless metro proposal
Israel Railways DMUs purchased by Romanian company
Freight operator says HVO is the only alternative to electrification
Peruvian rail project plans make progress
‘More digitalisation for more sustainability’ is Siemens Mobility’s InnoTrans message
NJ Transit orders more double-deck EMU cars
