Frequentis Public Transport, the supplier of voice communication and dispatching systems, is at InnoTrans 2010 to offer insights on how to manage assets and optimise efficiency with the Fixed Terminal System FTS 3020 and Rail Emergency Management (REM). The full integration of voice communication and emergency management functions opens up...

The Palo Alto City Council High Speed Rail (HSR) Committee passed on a 4-0 vote on Thursday, September 2 and have created a draft resolution, entitled: No Confidence in the California High Speed Rail Authority. The City Council originally supported the HSR bond measure passed in 2008, but says it has...

The new Virgin Train's Super Voyager maintenance facility at Polmadie was officially opened yesterday following a naming ceremony carried out by Polmadie based driver Joe Porter. This bespoke Alstom facility allows  preventative maintenance, such as diesel engine health checks, to be carried out on  Super Voyagers without them having to go...

The recent unfortunate accident at a level crossing near Sudbury, Suffolk, once again highlights the inherent dangers when a public road or footpath crosses the line.  Calls have been made for all level crossings to be removed and replaced by bridges or underpasses, or even just discontinued completely. There is always...

Everyone will be able to have their say on plans to radically improve Altrincham Interchange when widespread consultation starts next week. Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority (GMITA) has asked GMPTE to hold a consultation on plans to redevelop the existing interchange facilities and improve links between bus, train and tram services. The...

Professor Ian Diamond, Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen, and his family are set to take part in the First Monster Challenge, a 120km team relay duathlon around the shores of Loch Ness. Joining Professor Diamond’s team, ‘Diamond’s Delight’ are, his wife Jane, son Mark, and daughter Alexandra’s...

As talks break down and London grinds to a halt, the country is preparing for business as usual aided by Cloud technology. The threatened round of tube strikes starting on the 6th September could cost London’s economy nearly £48 million a day according to the London Chamber of Commerce and...

Brian Luff, chairman of Critical Software addresses his concerns about the lack of students who are choosing not to pursue a career in science or engineering... "It’s really disappointing to see that over 55 per cent of students are still not considering a career in science or technology. Unless something is...

The approval of performance and technical design specifications for next generation bi-level passenger rail cars is a major achievement that supports Amtrak’s plans to advance and support the growth of new or existing state-supported corridor service, renew and replace its national fleet and foster the development of a domestic rail...

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service that links the UK and the Continent, has launching a business campaign focusing on its Premier classes. Created by Fallon, with media planning and buying by Vizeum and digital elements by Rapp, the campaign reinforces the benefits of travelling business on Eurostar. Using the...

Crossrail today announced the shortlist for the refurbishment of the Connaught Tunnel, a major part of the Abbey Wood branch, and the Pudding Mill Lane Tunnel Portal. Contract 315 - Connaught Tunnel Vinci Construction UK Ltd; Hochtief Murphy Joint Venture; BAM Nuttall Ltd; and VolkerFitzpatrick Barhale Joint Venture. Contract 350 Pudding Mill...