MTA to expand subway fleet with R211 cars purchase - Railway …
Dec 17, 2024 · MTA chair and CEO Janno Lieber said: “This latest purchase will help us get the next generation of rolling stock on the rails sooner so we can keep making the system more reliable and dramatically upgrade the passenger experience.”
Irish Rail unveils first train of Alstom X’trapolis DART+ fleet
Nov 18, 2024 · Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) has revealed the first five-carriage train of the new Alstom X’trapolis fleet for the DART+ programme at Inchicore Works in Dublin.. The train is the first of 185 carriages that are expected to enter service in 2026.
The top 10 fastest high-speed trains in Europe
Feb 22, 2024 · Indeed, some countries are already introducing measures to incentivise choosing trains over planes, and capital investment also reflects the high-speed boom – half of the ten most expensive construction projects in 2023 were high-speed rail projects. So, with that in mind, here’s an updated rundown of the ten fastest high-speed trains currently in …
The 10 fastest high-speed trains in the world - Railway Technology
Jun 5, 2023 · Further expansion and improvement of high-speed rail will continue. There are several high-profile projects that seem inevitable, despite facing hurdles, including California high-speed rail, the complicated history of high-speed rail in Australia, and perhaps most famously, the ever-delayed HS2 project in the UK.. Yet despite some projects marred by setbacks, half of the ten most expensive ...
North-South Railway Project, Philippines
Apr 16, 2024 · The North-South Railway Project (NSRP) is a key initiative of the Philippine Government to stimulate economic and urban development in the country's most densely populated regions by providing essential connectivity with a high-quality passenger rail service.
Overhead lines vs third rail: how does rail electrification work?
Sep 13, 2023 · As the UK continues its slow efforts to decarbonise its railways, moving from diesel-powered rolling stock to electric is vital. While battery-powered trains will be an essential choice in some areas, in the main the most effective method of decarbonisation is to electrify the railway.Electric trains are cheaper to manufacture, and thus on average 20% cheaper to lease as well as 33% cheaper to ...
Industrial Networks unveils Smart AEI Tag for railcar tracking
Nov 15, 2024 · Technology solutions provider Industrial Networks (INet) has launched the Smart AEI Tag, an advanced solution designed to enhance railcar tracking by providing real-time data and enhanced connectivity.
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Stadler Class 777 Trains, UK - Railway Technology
Mar 6, 2024 · The trains represent the UK’s inaugural fully electric, battery-powered passenger fleet and consume up to 80% less energy compared to their diesel counterparts, which positions them as a crucial element in the Liverpool City Region mayor’s pledge to achieve net zero by 2040 and surpass the national government’s targets by at least ten years.
Metro Manila Subway Project, Philippines - Railway Technology
Sep 15, 2023 · Ground-breaking for the Manila subway project was held in Valenzuela City in February 2019. Phase one is expected to be completed by 2025. The entire Metro Manila Subway project (MMSP) is set to be completed by July 2027.