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Bombardier News

Bombardier to overhaul 143 TWINDEXX double-deck coaches for Israel Railways

Bombardier Transportation has begun the mid-life overhaul for Israel Railways’ (ISR) fleet of 143 BOMBARDIER TWINDEXX double-deck coaches. Valued at around $15 million US, this new project covers additional interior and exterior technical works to overhaul the coaches’ systems.

Knorr Bremse News

KNORR-BREMSE ATTAINS LEADERSHIP LEVEL IN CLIMATE PROTECTION

Knorr-Bremse has been awarded an “A-” rating for its climate protection measures by global not-for-profit environmental organization CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project). This puts Knorr-Bremse at CDP’s Leadership level, ranking among the top 13 percent of its peer group.

Knorr Bremse News

LONG-DISTANCE MOBILITY: KNORR-BREMSE WINS EQUIPMENT CONTRACT FOR TALGO ECX PASSENGER TRAINS

Knorr-Bremse has concluded an equipment contract with the train manufacturer Talgo for 23 new ECx long-distance trains. From 2023, the locomotive-drawn passenger railcars will expand Deutsche Bahn's fleet for national and international long-distance services.

MEDIAWORLD

SPL Powerlines UK delivered the London to Corby electrification project – the largest project of the Powerlines Group to date – safely on time

PL Powerlines UK, a 100% subsidiary of Powerlines Group and ENGIE Solutions, is pleased to announce that the London to Corby electrification project for Network Rail has been implemented safely. The successful project implementation proves Powerlines capability as system supplier in railway electrification and the expertise of the group of companies in large scale project management

CMP Products Ltd

Investment in New European Warehouse for CMP

Leading cable gland and cable cleat manufacturer, CMP Products has further strengthened its European distribution network, with the opening of a warehouse facility located in Aachen, Germany.

Stadler News

Stadler and Rail Operations (UK) Limited sign a contract for the new Class 93 tri-mode locomotives

Stadler and the British company, Rail Operations (UK) Limited have signed a framework agreement for the supply of thirty Class 93  tri-mode locomotives. The advanced locomotives will significantly reduce CO2emissions for both rail freight as well as potential passenger transport services, underscoring Stadler’s green credentials and demonstrating its commitment to decarbonisation. Deliveries are expected to start in early 2023.

ALSTOM News

Alstom innovates towards a sustainable future for rail transport & mobility in Saudi Arabia

Alstom, a global leader in rail transport and sustainable mobility, is proving to be a key supporter and facilitator of Saudi Arabia’s goal to comprehensively enhance the interconnectivity of the Kingdom and the development of major rail and metro projects, in line with its Vision for 2030. Having been an integral part of Saudi Arabia’s history for almost 70 years, Alstom is now proudly playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of transport systems and infrastructure in the Kingdom, by delivering best-in-class mobility solutions and projects.

Siemens News

Siemens Mobility Signs Landmark MoU to Install Egypt’s First Ever High-Speed Rail System

The National Authority for Tunnels, a governmental authority under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport of Egypt, and Siemens Mobility have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) - together with the local companies Orascom Construction S.A.E. and The Arab Contractors (Osman Ahmed Osman & Co.) - to design, install and commission Egypt’s first ever high-speed rail transportation system. Additionally, Siemens Mobility will be providing maintenance services. The agreement comprises a rail system with a network of 1000km, with the first being a 460km high-speed line. The order value of this initial high-speed line is around 3bn$.

Colas rail News

Colas and Parsons to extend LRT line in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada)

As part of the Marigold Infrastructure Partners consortium, Colas (managing partner) and Parsons Inc. have been selected by the City of Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) to design, build and finance the Valley Line West LRT project. The contract value amounts to 1.7 billion Canadian dollars (approximately €1 billion), divided as a 50/50 partnership with Colas as the lead.

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