All articles by RanjithKumar Dharma

Alstom hints at inflation headwinds even as quarterly sales rise

French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom has reported €4bn in sales for the first quarter, an 8% rise compared with €3.7bn…
Caltrain concludes first electric trainset trial

US-based commuter rail service Caltrain has successfully completed clearance trial of its first electric trainset along the corridor between Santa…
UK increases funding for TransPennine route upgrade to over £9bn

The UK Government has raised funding for the TransPennine route upgrade (TRU) from £2.9bn to more than £9bn to create…
Biden signs order to set up board for settling railroad conflicts

US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order for the formation of a presidential emergency board to address disputes…
Stadler to unveil FLIRT H2 and other green solutions at InnoTrans event

Rolling stock manufacturer Stadler is set to unveil its hydrogen-driven FLIRT H2 multiple unit for American passenger transport at the…

Siemens wins contract for 35 Vectron locomotives in Switzerland

Siemens Mobility has received a contract from Reichmuth & Co Investment Management’s LokRoll 3 AG vehicle for the delivery of…
ACCC green lights Aurizon’s One Rail takeover

Aurizon has secured the nod of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for its proposed purchase of One Rail…
Canada allocates $13.9m for rail projects in Regina and Saskatchewan

The Government of Canada has granted $13.9m (C$18.3m) for four new projects to enhance the efficiency of rail networks in…
Eversholt and Vivarail partner on Class 321 fleet development

Eversholt Rail has signed an agreement with Vivarail for the development of Class 321 battery electric multiple units (BEMUs). The…
RITES, CRIS to develop smart tech for Indian rail sector

Rail India Technical and Economic Service Limited (RITES Ltd) has teamed up with the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS)…