All articles by Samseer M

Bombardier and China’s New United Group to form new joint venture

Train manufacturer Bombardier and China's New United Group (NUG) have agreed to establish a new joint venture (JV) for signalling…
Spain’s CAF to build 75 coaches for Serco Caledonian Sleepers

Spanish train manufacturer CAF has signed a €200m contract with Serco Caledonian Sleepers for the construction of 75 rolling stock…
UK rail passengers to access free Wi-Fi service by 2017

The UK Department of Transport (DfT) has decided to to provide free Wi-Fi on trains across England and Wales from…
UK’s Midland Metro tram depot opens after refurbishment

West Midlands' public transport co-ordinator Centro has officially opened the Midland Metro tram depot at Wednesbury, UK, after the £13.8m…
WSP report reveals trackside solar panel could save Network Rail £30m a year

A report by Canadian engineering consulting firm WSP has revealed that UK rail infrastructure operator Network Rail could save £30m…

MTR signs concession agreement for Beijing Metro Line 16

The Beijing MTR joint venture (JV) has signed the concession agreement with the city's municipal government for the Beijing Metro…
Metroselkabet selects Arup and Rambøll JV for Copenhagen’s Ring 3 LR design

A joint venture (JV) between Arup and Rambøll has received a contract from Copenhagen metro operator Metroselkabet to develop the…
NSW Transport opens Sydney’s South West Rail Link

Australia's Transport for New South Wales (NSW) has commissioned the South West Rail Link, Sydney's new 11.4km-long rail line from…
Alstom to supply 25 Coradia Nordic trains for Sweden’s Skånetrafiken

Alstom has received a €150m contract from the Swedish operator Skånetrafiken to deliver 25 Coradia Nordic regional trains for the…
UK’s Port of Sunderland to resume operation on its rail line

The UK's Port of Sunderland has started using its rail line after more than 20 years, following a trial run…