On 7 May 2014, a Russian Railways’ train loaded with construction machinery arrived at Ruma station in Serbia.
The equipment is being supplied under a contract between RZD International Railways LLC, a subsidiary of Russian Railways which implements infrastructure projects abroad for the holding company, and Serbian Railways in order to carry out construction work on railway infrastructure and the supply of diesel trains.
Analyses of 2008 figures at EU level, show transport sector as the largest industrial R&D investor, with an investment volume of EUR 43.6 billion. Out of the amount, only  EUR 1.2 billion represent R&D investment in the railway sector.
The incorporation of satellite communication services in railway signalling systems is now one step closer thanks to the successful test of a demonstration system on a regional railway on the island of Sardinia (Italy). It was undertaken as part of the 3InSat (Train Integrated Safety Satellite System) project, co-funded within the framework of the European Space Agency’s ARTES 20 programme. The 3InSat team, led by Ansaldo STS, is developing and validating …
At the end of April 2013, Rheinbahn and Vossloh Rail Services had signed a contract for the delivery of an HSG-city. In April of this year, the grinder started operation and will work on around 350 kilometers of railway making up Düsseldorf’s urban network and including both trams and a metro. The preventive grinding technique will play a major role in reducing the noise caused by light rail traffic—an important concern for Rheinbahn and the …
