Under a framework agreement running to 2025, Alstom has awarded Knorr-Bremse orders with a ‘low three-digit million euro’ total value to supply braking, door and HVAC systems for Coradia Stream multiple-units ordered by DSB in Denmark, Trenitalia in Italy and LNVG in Germany.
Wi-Tronix has appointed DJ Stadtler, Executive Director at the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, to its board.
FS Group and TIM Group have signed an agreement to enhance 4G connectivity in tunnels on the Torino – Napoli and Bologna – Venezia lines, with plans for upgrading to 5G.
The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development has stated its ’unwavering support for Ukraine’, with the board asking the governors to suspend Russia and Belarus’s access to finance and expertise. Separately, EBRD is exploring an emergency financing package for the region which could include liquidity support for the private and public sector as ’a tangible symbol of support for Ukraine and other countries of operations caught up in the crisis’.
Ermewa has appointed Bernhard Hoffmann, formerly of Hamburger Hafen & Logistik, as Intermodal Segment Manager.
The Greenbrier Companies has appointed Lorie Tekorius as President & CEO, replacing William A Furman who will act as Executive Chairman until his retirement in August. Tekorius has worked for Greenbrier since 1995.
PowerRail has announced that it will be moving its operations from Duryea, Pennsylvania, to a recently acquired 20 000 m2 facility at 182 Susquehanna Avenue in the nearby town of Exeter.
Atkins has joined the US High Speed Rail Association.