Germany: Deutschlandtakt vision shapes capacity planning
Development of a medium-term capacity utilisation strategy is a key building block that meets European requirements whilst supporting the roll-out of Germany’s planned national regular-interval timetable over the coming decades.
Toronto confirms C$2·3bn single-source order for Canadian-built metro trains
CANADA: Toronto Transit Commission has placed a C$2·3bn directly-awarded contract for a fleet of 70 metro trains be supplied by Alstom, as the only company able to build the trains in Canada.
Indra signs £524m ‘global flagship’ contract to manage Transport for London’s ticketing systems
UK: Transport for London has appointed Indra as the next strategic and technical partner for the operation of its fare collection system.
Vossloh completes Scandinavian portfolio with Nordic Tamping Service
SWEDEN: Vossloh has acquired Borlänge-based Nordic Tamping Service, which operates in Sweden and Norway.
Nouvelle-Aquitaine trains ordered
FRANCE: National passenger operator SNCF Voyageurs has placed a €80m order for a further 10 CAF-Alstom Régiolis trainsets on behalf of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine région.
St Petersburg opens metro Line 6
RUSSIA: The first section of St Petersburg metro Line 6, the Krasnoselsko-Kalininskaya line, has been inaugurated.
Railway supply industry news round-up
This week’s news from the global railway supply chain.
Transit Tech Lab seeks proposals to enhance infrastructure management, modernise data and streamline workflows.
AllTranstek to acquire RAS Data Services assets
Three-phase Northern Powerhouse Rail strategy and Manchester – Birmingham studies announced
Rail sector welcomes Northern Powerhouse Rail ambition but calls for more clarity
Comment: A shot across the bows
