Industry News

ABB will be showcasing its wide range of innovative solutions for the rail industry at InnoTrans 2024 (September 24-27, Berlin), the world’s leading trade fair for transport technology.

Led by Hitachi Rail, the collaboration is creating a new battery pack that is lighter and smaller so it can be installed on commuter and suburban trains, while still maintaining impressive power.

The delivery of the latest Class 807 for Avanti West Coast represents a significant milestone in the ongoing transformation of the UK railways, which began with the introduction of the iconic Class 395 Javelin train in June 2009.

Stadler has introduced the prototype of the RS ZERO, the successor to the successful Regio-Shuttle RS1 model.

Another step forward has been taken towards the introduction of digital in-cab signalling to the UK’s East Coast Main Line (ECML) after Alstom has completed dynamic ETCS (European Train Control System) testing for a key passenger train.

The KISS double-decker multiple unit built for ÖBB Personenverkehr AG will be on display at InnoTrans.

Submissions are now open for the prestigious Rail Interiors Awards, an event dedicated to recognising and rewarding excellence in design, collaboration, and engineering within the international rail-cabin sector.

Caltrain debuted its electric fleet, hosting a VIP tour where participants boarded the trains for its historic inaugural service.

Stadler won another tender for the supply of 15 train units of the same type with an option for additional 10. The agreement includes also the fleet’s maintenance for 18 years.

Alstom has signed a £10.4 million contract extension with passenger operator TransPennine Express to maintain their Class 397 fleet.