Exterior and interior renderings of the 8000-series rail cars Photo – WMATA The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the design and construction of at least 256 new 8000-series rail cars.The new units would allow WMATA to retire 2000- and 3000-series cars, which are nearing the end…
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Most of the new units will operate along the forthcoming Mid-Coast Trolley expansion. Photo – San Diego MTS The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (SDMTS) has received the first light-rail car from Siemens as part of a 45-unit order placed in 2016.Siemens late last week delivered the first unit to the agency's downtown rail yard,…
Compact converter range on show at InnoTrans 2018 03 Sep 2018 AUTRONIC: The Sachsenheim-based electronics specialist will use InnoTrans 2018 to introduce its next generation of high-performance, convection-cooled 50W DC/DC converters. The AER50-W series has been designed specifically for use in railway applications and is intended to cope with harsh environments. With a compact quarter…
Innovative wagons on test 02 Sep 2018 GERMANY: DB Cargo and VTG have presented Germany’s Minister of Transport & Digital Infrastructure Andreas Scheuer with the initial findings of a government-backed project which was launched in October 2016 to develop and test quieter, more energy efficient and more cost-effective wagons. The government is providing €18m for…
Virgin Trains introduces RCS passenger communications 31 Aug 2018 UK: Virgin Trains has worked with telecoms company Vodafone and mobile messaging specialist OpenMarket to roll out a Rich Communications Services-based chat service for passenger communications. Unlike text-based SMS messages, RCS allows Virgin Trains to send photos, videos, audio and message with easy-to-select buttons. It will…
Anti-trespass panels approved 29 Aug 2018 ANTI-TRESPASS: Prime Rail Solutions’ GRP anti-trespass panels designed for use at level crossings, stations, bridges and other locations where an access deterrent is required have been approved for use on the ProRail network in the Netherlands and by Network Rail in the UK, and trials are to be undertaken…
Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 8/28/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation Cascades route will have PTC by Dec. 31, Amtrak and WSDOT say An Amtrak Cascades train derailed in DuPont, Washington, last December. Photo – Washington State Patrol Amtrak and Washington state transportation officials anticipate a positive train control (PTC) system will…
Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 8/28/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation Canada announces funding to improve rail safety in Alberta "We are working closely with railway companies and road authorities to identify grade crossings that require safety improvements," said Minister of Transport Marc Garneau. Photo – Canadian government officials announced CA$3.3 million…
Stage V engine development on show at InnoTrans 2018 28 Aug 2018 VOITH: The development of a horizontal diesel engine for rail applications offering up to 23% more power than comparable engines while meeting the Stage V exhaust standards coming into force in 2021 will be highlighted by Voith at InnoTrans 2018. Derived from construction…