Alstom and Japan Transport Engineering Company (J-TREC) have established a new partnership to pursue light rail opportunities in Japan. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to carry out a study assessing the country’s tram and light more »

The Prince of Asturias has inaugurated the new high-speed line connecting Albacete, Villena and Alicante. Nine services a day will operate in each direction, eventually reducing the journey time between Madrid and Alicante to two hours and five minutes. The more »

A train on the Transilien Paris – Saint-Lazare line has been transformed to ressemble famous works of art in recognition of the railway’s link with one of the country’s most famous cultural movements. SNCF and STIF, in partnership with the more »

Light rail journeys in the UK have risen to the highest level recorded in the ‘modern era’, according to a new government report. Figures published this week detailing the performance of the UK’s light rail network have highlighted the impact more »

Detailed designs for London Bridge station have been delivered by the HyderWSP joint venture to main contractor Costain. Work is already underway on side to deliver the transformation as part of the £6 billion Thameslink Programme. So far, three platforms more »

Our favourite decapitated cartoon rail safety mascots has notched up two major wins at this year’s Cannes Lions awards – an event which recognises the most creative and effective marketing campaigns from around the globe. Close to 50 million views more »

Hitachi has selected Saira Electronics to supply the Energy Metering System for Britain’s new fleet of Super Express Trains. The technology is used to monitor how much energy each train is drawing from the network so that TOCs can see more »

Bombardier Transportation and Deutsche Bahn AG (DB) have signed a frame contract for the delivery of electric locomotives. The total potential contract value is up to 1.5 billion euro ($2 billion US) and includes options for the call-off of up more »

Politicians in Rio have signed off R$1.2 billion to start construction of the city’s new catenary-free tram network. The 28-mile long system will connect Rio’s Port Region with the city’s financial centre and Santos Dumont Airport. Funding is now in more »

A new footbridge was hoisted into place over the East Coast Main Line at the weekend as part of the redevelopment of Westgate station in Wakefield. Graeme Bickerdike reports Engineers used a 500-tonne crane to position the span, complete with more »