As technology improves, more cities are opting for fully automated and driverless metro systems. We find out how removing the element of human error can help an industry keen on enhancing safety and service. We also explore the safety and security measures that have been put in place on London's rail networks in the run-up to the Olympics. Moreover, we find out if the once-thriving market for airport rail services is still on track and round up new ticketing initiatives that are helping passengers to move seamlessly across international lines.
International Railway Journal
DB defies economic uncertainty with strong first half performance
MOLDOVAN Railways (CFM) will launch an accelerated service between the capital Chisinau and Ocnita on July 28, using the first of a fleet of modernised dmus.
FRENCH National Railways (SNCF) unveiled its financial results for the first half of 2012 on July 26, with group revenues rising 3.1% year-on-year to €16.8bn, despite further retrenchment in its freight activities.
A ceremony was staged today by French Rail Network (RFF) and Eiffage to mark the start of construction of the 182km Bretagne-Pays de la Loire high-speed line.
www.progressiverailroading.com US Railroad News...Energy Information Administration: Rail deliveries of crude oil, petroleum products climbed in 2012's first half
AAR: U.S. intermodal volume climbed, carload count fell last week
PATH on pace to set ridership record for second straight year
CEO Koraleski joins Union Pacific's board
Metrolinx to bring GO Transit service to Acton, Ontario
MTA completes tunnel boring work on 'megaprojects'
Rail supplier updates from Wabtec, Crouch Engineering, Trinity, American Railcar, Harsco and Investec (July 27)
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Amtrak to upgrade Washington Union Station
US rail operator Amtrak has announced plans to invest between $6.5bn and $7.5bn for the renovation of Washington Union Station to cater for future high-speed, intercity and commuter rail service growth.
Mobile and internet services launched inside Channel Tunnel
Eurotunnel and mobile operators Bouygues Telecom, Orange and SFR have launched a GSM-P optical fibre system for 2G and 3G phone and data services for travellers in the Channel Tunnel.
Phoenix light rail western extension approved
Valley Metro in Arizona, US, has received approval from the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) for a $1bn, 11-mile extension of light-rail network from downtown Phoenix to the West Valley.
UK awards £4.5bn train contract to Agility Trains consortium
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a £4.5bn contract to Agility Trains to build 596 railway carriages at a new train factory in the north east of England as part of the Intercity Express Programme (IEP).
SIEMENS
Siemens felt the impact of a more difficult global market environment in
the third quarter of fiscal 2012. Thanks to a solid order backlog and
positive currency translation effects, revenue was up ten percent compared
to the third quarter of fiscal 2011. On the other hand, new orders were
down 23 percent due to a substantially lower volume from major orders like
the ICx order from Deutsche Bahn in the prior-year quarter. Profit was
considerably above the prior-year figure, which had been burdened by
negative profit effects connected with an arbitration decision and the
particle therapy business.
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