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KiwiRail’s next stage of upgrades focused on reducing commuter disruptions

WIL BALDWIN October 8, 2023

The next stage of KiwiRail’s network rebuild in Auckland will be a lot less disruptive than the previous stages. Since the start of 2023, KiwiRail has had to fully close rail lines in Auckland for…

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Maersk launches rail offering from Barcelona, Spain to Southern France

WIL BALDWIN October 8, 2023

Barcelona, Spain - AP Moeller-Maersk AS (OTC: AMKBY) is launching a new rail product from the Port of Barcelona to Southern France especially designed to cut transit times of ocean cargo destined to the areas…

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KiwiRail re-opens rail line to Napier in cyclone Gabrielle recovery milestone

WIL BALDWIN September 18, 2023

The reopening of the rail line to Napier – allowing rail freight to once again get to Napier Port – is an important step for the Hawke’s Bay cyclone recovery, KiwiRail Chief Executive Peter Reidy…

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CSX names rail industry veteran Mike Cory Chief Operating Officer

WIL BALDWIN September 10, 2023

Jacksonville, Florida, September 8, 2023 – CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) announced today the appointment of Mike Cory, a seasoned railroad executive with more than 40 years of operations experience, as the company’s executive vice president and…

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VIA Rail increases Ontario service between Ottawa and London this fall

WIL BALDWIN September 10, 2023

Montreal, Quebec, Canada, September 7, 2023 – VIA Rail Canada Inc. (VIA Rail) is pleased to announce the reintroduction of two round trips between Toronto and Ottawa and one round trip between London and Toronto,…

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KiwiRail announces changes to avoid repeat of Wellington rail disruption

WIL BALDWIN September 4, 2023

September 3, 2023 KiwiRail has welcomed the Government’s rapid review into its handling of disruptions to passenger services in Wellington earlier this year and has already moved to change its systems. Improvements made include: Use…

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Alstom consortium picked to deliver Dominican Republic’s first monorail system

WIL BALDWIN August 28, 2023

August 28, 2023 - Alstom (OTC: ALSMY), a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, announces that the Consortium SIF (led by Alstom and including Sofratesa) has been selected by Fideicomiso para el Desarrollo del Sistema de Transporte…

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Alstom chosen to provide Smartlock Interlocking & ETCS for Cork Area commuter rail

WIL BALDWIN August 23, 2023

August 23, 2023 – Alstom (OTC: ALSMY), the global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has been awarded a groundbreaking contract by Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann) to revolutionise rail travel and mobility on the Cork Area Commuter…

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Amtrak Airo Trainsets Ordered to Meet Surging Demand

WIL BALDWIN August 22, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Amtrak executed a contract option to order 10 additional Amtrak Airo trainsets as demand for passenger rail travel exceeds expectations. This brings the total contract order to 83 trainsets. The first Amtrak Airo trainset is scheduled…

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SBB says rail traffic in the Gotthard Base Tunnel interrupted

WIL BALDWIN August 13, 2023

When a freight train derailed, the track system and a lane change gate in the Gotthard base tunnel were severely damaged. This safety-relevant device is required to separate the two tunnel tubes. Safety has top priority, which…