All articles by Archana Rani

UK’s Portishead rail line restoration plan secures approval

The plan to rebuild the abandoned Portishead to Bristol line in the UK has received development consent from the state secretary…
Siemens Mobility and Alstom to develop concept for DB’s new ICE fleet

Germany’s national railway company Deutsche Bahn (DB) has commissioned Siemens Mobility, a separately managed company of Siemens, and Alstom Transport…
Indian Railways deploys ISRO-developed train tracking devices

Indian Railways is deploying a Real-Time Train Information System (RTIS) for tracking trains. Developed in collaboration with the Indian Space…
Ballard to deliver fuel cell modules for seven Siemens hydrogen trains

Siemens Mobility has awarded a contract to Ballard Power Systems to power seven Mireo Plus H passenger trains in Germany.…
ABB signs deal to buy Germany’s PowerTech Converter

Global technology company ABB has agreed to purchase PowerTech Converter (PTC), a German supplier of auxiliary power converters and aftermarket…

Alstom commissions hydrogen-driven Coradia iLint trains in Germany

Alstom has announced the launch of what it claims to be the world's first fleet of hydrogen-powered passenger trains in…
MBTA resumes service on Green Line E Branch after upgrades

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) in the US has restarted train service on the Green Line’s E Branch following…
Train collision in Spain leaves one dead and 85 injured

A collision between a cargo and passenger train in Catalonia, Spain, has killed one and wounded 85 people. This crash…
War in Ukraine: European companies increase Russian gas orders

European energy companies are placing larger orders for natural gas from Russian firms, despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine, reported Bloomberg…
Network Rail starts £70m upgrade on Newport-Ebbw Vale line

The UK’s Network Rail has embarked on a £70m upgrade project to transform the line between Newport and Ebbw Vale…