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The SBB digital traffic control system is due for tender from 2027 and phased rollout in the early 2030s, replacing Iltis.

30.07.2026

SBB Plans Digital Traffic Control System to Replace Iltis

Red San Diego MTS trolley running on street-level tracks beneath overhead wires.

30.07.2026

San Diego MTS Digitizes Track and Signal Maintenance

RailPulse GPS data standard will govern demurrage and storage disputes from Oct. 1 using certified railcar telemetry records.

30.07.2026

RailPulse GPS Data Standard for Disputes Starts Oct. 1

29.08.2024

Indian Railways Accelerates Hiring Process with DigiLocker

Indian Railways, one of the largest railway networks in the world, is taking another step towards digital transformation in its recruitment process, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Bangalore, India, to Purchase 306 New Coaches for Suburban Trains

29.08.2024

Bangalore, India, to Purchase 306 New Coaches for Suburban Trains: Reasons and Prospects

The Indian company Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited (K-Ride), responsible for developing the suburban railway in Bangalore, has faced challenges in sourcing rolling stock for its project, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Panasonic to Install Platform Screen Doors for Chennai Metro

28.08.2024

Panasonic to Install Platform Screen Doors for Chennai Metro: Safety and Innovation in a Single Project

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Rolling Stock Supply and Maintenance in Asia and Africa

26.08.2024

Indian BEML and Malaysian SMH Rail Join Forces for Rolling Stock Supply and Maintenance in Asia and Africa

Indian company BEML and Malaysian SMH Rail have signed a strategic partnership agreement, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
India ranks second in the world for the level of railway network electrification

26.08.2024

India ranks second in the world for the level of railway network electrification, second only to China

Today, Indian Railways (IR) has electrified tracks on 95% of its total network length, which is 68,000 kilometers, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Fast Container Delivery from India to Uzbekistan

23.08.2024

New Multimodal Route: Fast Container Delivery from India to Uzbekistan

Uztemiryulcontainer has launched a new multimodal route for container transportation from India to Uzbekistan, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
KRCL Railway Hiring Staff

23.08.2024

KRCL Railway Hiring Staff: 190 Positions, Including Assistant Locomotive Drivers

Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has announced a recruitment drive for 2024, with 190 vacancies available, including positions for assistant locomotive drivers, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Indian Railways Cancels Tender for 100 New Vande Bharat Trains

20.08.2024

Indian Railways Cancels Tender for 100 New Vande Bharat Trains Worth $3.64 Billion: What Went Wrong?

Indian Railways (IR) has canceled a major tender worth 300 billion rupees ($3. 64 billion) for the procurement of 100 new Vande Bharat trains with sleeper cars, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
How the Prime Minister’s Resignation Affected Railway Transportation with India

19.08.2024

Political Crisis in Bangladesh: How the Prime Minister’s Resignation Affected Railway Transportation with India

Political instability in Bangladesh is having a significant impact on both freight and passenger railway services, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Czech Nymwag to Build a Plant in India

14.08.2024

Czech Nymwag to Build a Plant in India: Major Expansion and New Markets

The Czech company Nymwag, known for its freight car manufacturing, is entering the Indian market, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
India Launches 8 New Railway Projects

13.08.2024

India Launches 8 New Railway Projects: What Will Change by 2030?

The Government of India continues its active modernization of railway infrastructure under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Wabtec Opens New Locomotive Maintenance Depot in India

01.08.2024

Wabtec Opens New Locomotive Maintenance Depot in India: Details and Contracts

American company Wabtec, in collaboration with Indian Railways (IR), has opened a new locomotive maintenance depot in Andhra Pradesh, India, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.