HS2 Ltd has today (Wednesday 14 October) announced a partnership with Bath University and the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE) in a major study of the geology beneath the first phase of Britain’s new high speed railway between the West Midlands and London.
Salcef S.p.A. will carry out renewal works on Egypt’s main freight corridor, the railway line linking the port of Alexandria to the capital, on behalf of Roward Modern Engineering, an Elsewedy Group company. This project is part of a series of works aimed at modernizing the existing rail network, commissioned in 2019 by the Egyptian National Railways.
Transfesa Logistics and Euro Pool System start a collaboration on CoolRail routes to extend the service throughout Europe. The fresh produce rail route expands its network to many new destinations in Europe. In this new stage, the service will operate under the name CoolRail powered by Transfesa Logistics.
HS2 has today (15th October) signed up to The Tomorrow’s Engineers Code of Practice, which is designed to make engineering careers accessible for this and the next generation of young people.
The tests carried out in March 2019 on the first turnout gantries (PWP) were successful. This summer, the Hungarian contractor HOMLOK placed an order for 2 gantries to be able to lay switches and crossings directly from tilting wagons. The gains in terms of safety and productivity will enable them to effectively implement the national track renewal program.
The Alstom Corporate Foundation has announced its final selection of projects for the 2020 cycle. With a total of 167 projects having been submitted, Alstom employees have once again demonstrated their enthusiasm for philanthropy and for supporting local communities.
Siemens Mobility has nominated Ricardo Certification in the role of Notified Body for its project to supply 30 new high speed intercity express (ICE) trains for German national railway operator Deutsche Bahn.
Düsseldorfer Rheinbahn AG and Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft AG have jointly ordered 109 Avenio HF high-floor light rail vehicles from Siemens Mobility, including an option for an additional 48 units.