Industry News
01.06.2023
Alstom reveals first of new trains for North-South, East-West Lines in Singapore
Alstom’s Movia metro trains will replace 30-year old fleets in service
The new trains are part of the North–South and East–West Lines' core systems upgrade and renewal programme
Passengers will enjoy easier access with more …
01.06.2023
HS2 launches new construction apprenticeships
Jobseekers and career changers who want to work in construction are encouraged to register for a new two-week pre-employment programme that could lead to an apprenticeship with HS2’s construction partner, Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and …
01.06.2023
Siemens Mobility secures service contract for rail vehicles in North of England worth €530 million
Contract to maintain 51-strong Class 185 train fleet gets extension for 8 years, until 2031
Builds on success of recent digital upgrade by Siemens Mobility which means the trains remotely monitor their own condition through …
01.06.2023
Hitachi and Toshiba win order worth 124 billion Japanese Yen to build high speed trains for Taiwan
Hitachi Toshiba Supreme Consortium (HTSC), consisting of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501, “Hitachi”), Toshiba Corporation (TSE: 6502 “Toshiba”) and Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation, has been awarded the order to build 12 sets of new …
12.05.2023
Alstom awards INR 1.5 crore grant to innovative startups for developing sustainable mobility solutions in partnership with NSRCEL-IIMB
On the 11th May 2023, Alstom India awarded the INR 1.5 crores grant to 10 startups that developed solutions in the areas of clean energy, shared mobility and multi-modal solutions, as part of its Sustainability …
12.05.2023
HS2 announces carbon cutting milestone – 10 million tonnes of material already moved by rail
Yesterday [Thursday 11 May] HS2 announced that 10 million tonnes of material have been delivered to – and removed from – construction sites by rail, a major milestone in HS2’s plan to cut carbon emissions …
12.05.2023
Siemens Mobility receives large order from TX Logistik AG (FS Italiane Group)
40 Vectron locomotives including a 15-year full-service contract
Operation from the Rhine to the Alps without changing locomotives
Railigent X enables condition-based, predictive maintenance
Order volume around €300 million
Siemens Mobility and FS Italiane Group, together …
12.05.2023
HS2 contractor invests in upskilling Bucks residents ready for jobs on HS2
Buckinghamshire residents have been given a helping hand to launch a career in construction with HS2’s Aylesbury-based contractor, Blackwell Earthmoving Limited.
HS2’s construction partner, Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall (EKFB), appointed Blackwell Earthmoving to …
26.04.2023
Extra trains planned for King’s Coronation but travellers warned that central London will be extremely busy
A swathe of additional trains and extra carriages is being laid on for the weekend of the King’s Coronation but those travelling are being advised to allow plenty of time for their journeys.
With around 1.2 …
26.04.2023
2023 apprentice opportunities at Volker Rail
If you are searching for a career that will nurture your ambitions, VolkerRail is undertaking an apprentice recruitment drive, with a range of rail specific apprenticeships available, including engineering, signalling and electrification.
VolkerRail offers a range …
