International & UK Railway News Tuesday 3rd December 2013

International Railway Journal

SIEMENS Rail Systems and Cummins jointly announced on December 3 that they are launching a passenger locomotive partnership with the aim of bringing "one of the most modern and efficient diesel-electric passenger locomotives in the world to the US marketplace."

STRASBOURG Transport (CTS), France, has issued a call for tender for a framework contract for the supply and possible maintenance of a fleet of light rail vehicles

ANTITRUST authorities in Germany and Austria have approved the merger between VTG and the rail logistics division of Kuehne & Nagel, allowing the new VTG Rail Logistics to be launched on January 1.

JUST 11 days after the start of public services on the first phase of Paris light rail Line T7, the départment of Essonne granted public utility status to the 3.7km southern extension from Athis-Mons to Juvisy-sur-Orge on November 28..

THE latest figures from Germany's federal statistics agency Destatis show that Europe's largest railfreight market suffered declining volumes in the first three quarters of this year.


www.progressiverailroading.com US news

Metro-North train speed hit 82 mph prior to derailment, NTSB says

San Francisco task force recommends $10 billion investment in city's transportation infrastructure

Maritime Administration study examines Panama Canal expansion's impacts

MBTA set ridership record in October

Dakota Plains to open expanded crude terminal in North Dakota next week

Silver Line project completion delayed due to testing, D.C. airports authority says

New Orleans & Gulf Coast seeks STB exemption to continue leasing UP lines in Louisiana

Jeffries to head AAR's government affairs department

www.railway-technology.com Latest news...

SRO contracts Freight Car America for 500 high-tech wagons
State-owned Saudi Railways Organization (SRO) has contracted Freight Car America USA to supply 500 wagons with high-tech specifications accepted by American Automobile Association (AAA). 
       
X Train to roll-out club-style service on passenger rail routes
The Las Vegas Railway Express, known as the X Train, is planning to roll-out high-end, club-style service on selected passenger rail routes with the creation of public-private partnerships (PPPs) with existing passenger rail services. 
       
Alstom reports record speed of Pendolino train
French transportation company Alstom has reported a record speed of 293kmph while testing its Pendolino train on the Gora Wlodowska to Psary line, north-west of Krakow. 
       
Majority of respondents support principle of Crossrail 2 scheme
There is overwhelming support for the Crossrail 2 high-capacity rail line between south-west and north-east London, according to the findings of a public consultation by Transport for London (TfL) and Network Rail.

Shedmaster Railway News

Stadler buys Voith Rail Services business - Railway Gazette

Bonatrans Group to acquire GHH - Railway Gazette

Colas Rail buys Amey's tamping business - Railway Gazette



World Heritage & Railway News

Bury Transport Museum | The East Lancashire Railway

Part-Time Finance Clerk | The East Lancashire Railway



Railway Engineering News

Network Rail to launch station parcel shops - Railway Gazette

Tianjin - Qinhuangdao high speed line opens - Railway Gazette

Transport for London publishes joint sponsorship policy with Greater London Authority