Rail is more than just a form of transport – it is key to Europe’s sustainable future and continued industrial competitiveness. Technological leadership and a global level-playing field are key to enabling rail to contribute to wider European objectives. Today, as part of EU Industry Week, we convened with EU […]
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Order from DB Netz AG for the digital retrofitting of Finnentrop interlocking Intelligent control and safety system for 60 kilometers of rail line Important step for the digitalization of Germany’s rail network Siemens Mobility will fully digitalize the Finnentrop interlocking in the state of North-Rhine Westphalia within one year for […]
The board of directors of Renfe, the Spanish national railway operator, has approved contracts with Alstom and Stadler for the supply of 211 trains for the Cercanías system, covering the commuter services of the country’s largest cities. The new rolling stock will have an increased capacity – 20% more than […]
By Maria Adele Carrai (The Washington Post) After extensive negotiations, the Chinese government in January agreed to let Kenya defer $245 million in repayments on loans from state-owned China Exim Bank. The reprieve was likely a relief to Kenya’s government, which borrowed over $4.7 billion to build the 298-mile Standard Gauge Railway project connecting the port of […]