An HS2 construction site in London has held successful trials for two zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell-based electricity generators – cutting carbon and improving air quality for workers and the local community. The two GeoPura 250kVA hydrogen power units (HPUs) were trialled over the last year at HS2’s Victoria Road Crossover Box in Ealing, as a […]
Passengers using London Victoria station can look forward to easier journeys in future as Network Rail begins a £30m investment to reduce congestion on platforms and at ticket gates. Work involves creating more space on the concourse and increasing the total number of ticket gates from 86 to 111, including eight new wide (accessible) gates, […]
New mobile app allows passengers access to every mode of public transport in a city “hands-free”, using Bluetooth sensors to connect buses, trains and even funiculars. The 360Pass app gives users the ability to hire e-vehicles, pay for parking and identify e-mopeds. The cheapest possible fare automatically calculated at the end of each day based […]
Latin America’s first fully automated metro line (GoA 4) Siemens Mobility digitalized CBTC technology installed across entire 15 km of track,11 stations, and 29 trains Automated signaling provides greater availability, enhanced operations, and passenger experience ViaQuatro has successfully begun full operation of São Paulo’s entire Metro Line 4 with Siemens Mobility’s Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) […]
HS2 today revealed the first images of the bridges that will carry rural footpaths and bridleways across the new high speed railway as it passes through Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and West Northants. Made of weathering steel, the sides of the lightweight bridges will lean outwards to maximise views of the sky and improve the experience of […]
Network Rail has announced the launch of a new taskforce led by independent experts to investigate and make recommendations on how the railway can develop its approach to resilience during hot weather following this week’s unprecedented heatwave. The review will consider four key areas, each led by an independent expert in their field. Three of […]
The first of several new electricity feeder stations for Scotland’s Railway is now in place. It’s part of a £120m programme being backed by the Scottish Government to enhance the resilience and reliability of the infrastructure and to support additional electrically powered passenger and freight traffic. At the weekend the feeder station, which will connect […]
Stadler will present world premieres featuring innovative and sustainable drive solutions in rail transport at its large station at InnoTrans in Berlin. As well as unveiling its hydrogen-powered FLIRT H2 multiple unit for American passenger transport, Stadler will be displaying other vehicles including the world record-breaking battery-powered FLIRT train, the EURO9000 model, which is the […]
Siemens Mobility delivers Vectron AC locomotives Contract includes maintenance for eight years Reichmuth & Co Investment Management AG has ordered 35 Vectron AC locomotives from Siemens Mobility through its investment vehicle LokRoll 3 AG. LokRoll 3 will lease the locomotives to SBB Cargo for eight years through its asset manager Northrail GmbH, which it commissioned […]
HS2 is holding an event in Warwickshire as part of the Festival of Archaeology on 19th July HS2 archaeologists began excavating the previously unknown manor house in 2020 Video and photography available As part of this year’s Festival of Archaeology, the public are being invited to hear about the incredible archaeological excavation of a 16th […]
