‘Global first’ in London tram track renewals
UK: In what supplier Sika says is a world first, contractor VolkerRail has installed polymer rail grout on a section of embedded track on the London Trams network using a machine instead of manual application.
Open payments kick off ahead of World Cup
USA: Seattle’s Sound Transit has worked with INIT to deploy ‘Tap to Pay’ open payment on its Orca fare system, enabling users of seven light rail, bus and ferry operators in the Puget Sound region to pay using a contactless credit or debit card or a mobile wallet.
Bi-mode inter-city trainsets on test in New South Wales
AUSTRALIA: Test running of the first of 29 Civity electro-diesel multiple-units built by CAF has started on the New South Wales network.
Comment: Security concerns reflect rail’s reliance on its people
Deutsche Bahn has unveiled fresh measures to protect staff following a fatal assault in February. Our Executive Editor Nick Kingsley argues that this incident has shone a light on an under-recognised aspect of railway safety, while highlighting the importance of railway people amid a growing clamour for automation.
Regulation: How an interventionist infrastructure manager spurred high speed rail demand in Spain
Acting as a guiding mind in terms of redesigning and reallocating capacity, ADIF Alta Velocidad helped to stimulate demand for high speed rail travel in Spain, challenging the belief that infrastructure managers should remain passive or only reactive.
Infrastructure: Eulynx controllers support digital transformation
The development of vendor-independent standards under the Eulynx programme has enabled the introduction of modular object controllers that support digitalisation whilst ensuring backwards and forwards compatibility.
Collaboration agreement aims to keep Rotterdam rail freight moving
NETHERLANDS: Six rail freight operators have signed an agreement led by the Port of Rotterdam Authority which aims to improve operational co-operation to prevent delays and cancellations on the line from Kijfhoek to Maasvlakte.
Railway supply industry news round-up
This week’s news from the global railway supply chain.
Loco unveiling reflects Medway’s emergence in evolving French freight market
FRANCE: Amid the structural evolution of the French rail freight market, MSC subsidiary Medway is seeking to grow. Jérémie Anne reports from Lyon, where the operator marked the launch of its second regular flow and unveiled a batch of multi-system locos.
Loram partnership to expand One Big Circle’s circumference around the world
UK: US-headquartered track maintenance and monitoring company Loram has acquired a minority stake in One Big Circle in a strategic partnership which aims to combine Automated Intelligent Video Review technology with Loram’s global reach and rail infrastructure expertise.
RJ Corman to use Intramotev autonomous wagons
Zambia Railways Ltd seeks private financing to fix three broken legs
Lumo reveals first glimpse of refurbished Class 222 trains as West Coast base opens
Train operator trials tool to optimise timetables during unplanned disruption
Next sections of Napoli – Bari high speed line open
Urban transport industry news round-up
Consortium chosen to deliver Mexican ETCS project
Light rail on floating bridge connects Seattle with the Eastside
Route clearance work starts on Chinese-backed Hanoi metro Line 5
Leo Express leases ex-DB coaches from RENFE
Saudi Arabia Railways launches rail alternative to the Strait of Hormuz
Indian-Russian consortium wins Rs11bn rail defect monitoring contract
Investor to increase stake in Thameslink train fleet
CAF to supply 30 EMUs for Beograd suburban services
European Sleeper overcomes the ‘crazy challenge’ to relaunch Paris - Berlin night train
Turnkey contract to build Beograd’s first metro line confirmed
App launched to make tram travel easier for autistic people
World rail freight news round-up
Freight operator adopts virtual training technology
Data: Standards hold key to modal integration
