The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has launched an investigation into a fatal train accident that claimed the life of an unidentified woman along the Gwagwa-Idu railway line in Abuja. In a statement on Tuesday, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident, noting that the […]
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Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has signed a new contract with SJ for the maintenance of night trains. The contract runs for two years and includes maintenance work at depots in Luleå and Stockholm. This is an important step in Alstom’s long-term commitment in northern Sweden through […]
The Industrial Revolution of the late 18th century laid the foundation for modern railways by introducing two key elements: the steam engine and tracks. However, it was not until 1804 that the first steam-powered railway train ran at the Penydarren ironworks in South Wales, UK. The first regular passenger train […]
Hitachi Rail has secured a contract to implement its Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) digital signalling technology on Paris Metro Line 12, operated by RATP. The project is part of the OCTYS (Open Control Train Interchangeable Integrated System) 2030 programme, which aims to modernise metro operations in the French capital. The […]
CAF has secured a contract to supply intercity trains to Morocco’s national railway operator, Office National des Chemins de Fer (ONCF). The agreement includes the delivery of 30 modern intercity trains, with an option for an additional 10 units. The contract also includes provisions for technical assistance and spare parts […]
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced plans for Metro-North Railroad to introduce battery- and electric-powered locomotives for the Penn Station Access project, marking a nation first. This initiative is part of an expansion to provide New Haven Line service to Penn Station. The project aims to enhance connectivity between the Bronx […]
The Federal Ministry of Transportation has refuted a story purporting an imminent launch of a Lagos-Abuja High-Speed Bullet Train that will reduce travel time between both cities from 12 hours to just two to three hours. In a rejoinder issued by the management of the ministry on Thursday in Abuja, […]
At least 18 people died during a stampede at a railway station in India’s capital late Saturday when surging crowds scrambled to catch trains to the world’s largest religious gathering, officials and reports said. The Kumbh Mela attracts tens of millions of Hindu faithful every 12 years to the northern […]
Bouygues subsidiary Colas has won three contracts worth a total of €430m on Morocco’s high-speed railway between Kenitra and Marrakech. Two Colas subsidiaries will carry out the work. Grands Travaux Routiers (GTR) will handle the €180m civil engineering package, which includes earthworks and five bridges. Colas Rail, in partnership with […]
By Juan Carlos A multi-sectoral team from the World Bank on tracks of the Benguela railway during a visit to the Lobito Corridor. Development does not happen in silos. Creating synergies, coordinating efforts, and integrating ideas and sectors is key for us at the World Bank to achieve development impact […]