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Siemens News

Vectron locomotive approved for operation in Denmark

The AC version of the Vectron locomotive received official approval from the Danish safety authority “Trafik-, Bygge og Boligstyrelsen” for operating in Denmark. The approval marks an important milestone for the commissioning of 42 Vectron locomotives ordered by Danish State Railways (DSB) from Siemens Mobility over the last two years. The first three locomotives will be delivered in September 2020.

ALSTOM News

Railway on the fast track to implementing sustainable mobility in the Middle East

Despite a global shift towards renewable energy, as governments look to reverse the adverse effects of climate change, the fact remains that much of the world’s transport sector is still dependent on fossil fuels. When it comes to the future of sustainable mobility in the Middle East, however, rail transport is leading the way.

Voith News

Voith presents innovative stop-start system for locomotives

KIEL, GERMANY. The automatic OnEfficiency.StopStart system from Voith contributes to more efficient rail freight transport of the future. By switching off the traction engine of a locomotive during long waiting periods, operators save fuel and thus reduce costs and emissions.

Bombardier News

Bombardier to build 14 more TWINDEXX Vario double-deck coaches for LNVG

Global mobility provider Bombardier Transportation has received an order from Lower Saxony’s regional public transport operator Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen (LNVG) for 14 additional BOMBARDIER TWINDEXX Vario double-deck coaches. A total of 12 intermediate cars and two control cars will be delivered, increasing LNVG’s fleet to 246 TWINDEXX Vario double-deck coaches in addition to the 37 TRAXX locomotives already in service.

Rail Cargo Group News

ROLA PRICE REDUCTIONS ON THE BRENNER AXIS

ROLA customers are benefitting from a reduction in the basic price as well as attractive round trip discounts. Making ROLA more attractive is another step towards shifting freight transport to rail.

Stadler News

Stadler to deliver new trams to the city of Milan

Stadler and Azienda Transporti Milanesi S.p.A. (ATM) have signed a framework agreement for the supply of up to 80 TRAMLINK trams for the city of Milan.

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