Brazilian government to assess flood-hit Malha Sul network
BRAZIL: The federal government has established a working party to review options for rehabilitation of the Malha Sul network currently operated by Rumo Logística, whose concession awarded in 1997 is due to expire in 2027.
FIOL-FICO integration proposed
BRAZIL: Formal consultation on a proposal to alter the planned route of the third stage of the Ferrovia de Integração Oeste-Leste project so that it connects directly with the Ferrovia de Integraçao Centro-Oeste scheme is to start at the end of January 2025.
Teresina suburban rail renewal makes progress
BRAZIL: The state of Piauí has reported progress on a series of investments to enhance the metre-gauge diesel suburban line in its capital, Teresina.
French night train fleet renewal tender expected
FRANCE: Tenders are to be called in early 2025 for the renewal of SNCF’s night train fleet.
Rail cyber-resilience collaboration
INTERNATIONAL: A memorandum of understanding to collaborate on enhancing the cyber-resilience of rail operations was signed by rail cybersecurity specialist RazorSecure, Mitsubishi Electric Corp, Mitsubishi Electric Europe and EKE Electronics during the 18th UK-Japan Rail Working Group hosted by the Department for Transport in London on December 11.
Railway supply industry news round-up
This week’s news from the global railway supply chain.
Train driver psychometric assessment standard updated
UK: The Rail Safety & Standards Board has updated the standard related to psychometric assessments in train driver selection, to provide greater clarity on the process and validity of psychometric tests and to increase the number of attempts that can be made at passing from two to three.
Hungary mulls transfer of more services to GySEV
HUNGARY: The government is expected to transfer the operation of several services in the west of the country from the incumbent to GySEV in 2025 after it acquired a greater stake in the cross-border railway company earlier this year.
Portuguese border link partially reopened
PORTUGAL: Rail services have resumed on a section of the Beira Alta line in the north of the country, which provides the principal connection between the Porto – Lisboa main line and the Spanish border at Vilar Formoso.
Russian-backed consortium prepares to start production of Indian overnight trains
INDIA: A Russian-backed consortium led by Transmashholding is preparing to begin producing Vande Bharat inter-city sleeping car trainsets for Indian Railways.
Double-deckers enter service on Chuo Rapid line
California high speed rail promoter seeks outside expertise as DOGE threat looms
Questions remain for the rail sector in English devolution plans
Nevomo and Captrain launch MagRail Booster trials on steelworks railway
MPs to investigate how rail investment pipelines could help the supply industry
NS and CAF test train automation technology
ScotRail begins HST replacement process
Leasing company launched to modernise Poland’s locomotive fleets
Skills Late to help young people kickstart transport careers
Paris – Berlin direct high speed train service launched
Northumberland Line service from Newcastle to Ashington launched
Vietnam high speed rail plan approved
London stations added to Google Street View
Lithuanian operator orders electric locos for a ‘new era’ of rail freight
New owner seeks to kick-start growth as Estonian rail freight privatisation completed
Swiss narrow gauge railways place joint locomotive order
World rail freight news round-up
Greater Anglia expands paper roll ticketing
Siemens awarded Spanish signalling and communications enhancement contract
ZSSK orders more Panter EMUs
