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ADIF Selects Nortel to Provide GSM-Railway Communications in Spain Dec 17, 2008
ADIF, Spain's national railway infrastructure company, selected Nortel Networks to implement, operate and maintain a Global System for Mobile Communications-Railway (GSM-R) radio communication solution on the Barcelona-Figueres high-speed line.
EC Proposes Regulation to Ensure More Competitive Rail Freight in Europe Dec 12, 2008
On Dec. 11, the European Commission (EC) adopted a proposal for a regulation that would involve working with European Union (EU) member states to designate international rail corridors, thereby providing operators with an efficient, high-quality freight transport infrastructure.
EC Reviews Marco Polo Freight Transport Program Dec 10, 2008
The European Commission (EC) recently reviewed its second call for proposals, made in February this year, for the creation and upgrade of freight transport services under the second Marco Polo program.
EC Finances 11 Large Railway Projects Dec 5, 2008
The European Commission (EC) approved 11 financing decisions worth over € 1.7 billion under the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) program for the period 2007-2013.
DHS Issues Security Standards for Freight, Passenger Rail Systems Nov 25, 2008
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued regulations designed to address the security of the nation's freight and passenger rail systems and reduce the risk associated with the transportation of security-sensitive materials.
AISC Bridge, Highway Metal Component Draft Certification Standard Available for Public Review, Comment Oct 11, 2008
The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Certification Standard for Bridge and Highway Metal Component Manufacturers began a second period of public review beginning Oct. 7 and concluding on Oct. 28, 2008.
Roland Berger: Euro Rail Industry Expects Strong Growth into 2016 Sep 19, 2008
The European Rail Industry (UNIFE) will see strong growth patterns for the entire rail supply industry into 2016, according to a recent study conducted by Roland Berger and commissioned by UNIFE.
DIN Publishes New Safety Standard for Railway Vehicles Sep 16, 2008
The Deutsches Institut für Normung e. V. (DIN) published in July a new European standard that will make rail travel safer: DIN EN 15227, Railway applications - Crashworthiness requirements for railway vehicle bodies.
Nortel Awarded GSM-R Contract for Algerian Wireless Railway Communications Jul 22, 2008
Nortel was selected to provide wireless communications with its Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway (GSM-R) technology for two new railway lines in Algeria.
European Railway Traffic Management System Advances with New Agreement Jul 10, 2008
On July 4, representatives from the European Commission (EC) and the rail industry signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate deployment of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) throughout Europe.
EC Cites Incorrect Implementation of First Railway Package Jun 28, 2008
The European Commission (EC) sent letters of formal notice to 24 European Union (EU) member states on June 26 regarding their failure to properly implement the First Railway Package legislation.
Frost: Environmental Awareness Fosters Euro Acceptance of Light Rail, Underground Transport Jun 13, 2008
Despite many challenges, the European market for light rail and underground transportation is set to develop, according to Frost & Sullivan.
EC Adopts Interoperability Legislation for European Trains May 23, 2008
On April 23, the European Commission (EC) adopted an amendment to the European standard for train signaling and speed control - the European Train Control System (ETCS) - which guarantees a common standard that enables trains to cross national borders and enhances rail safety.
EC Adopts Guidelines for State Aid to Rail Undertakings May 22, 2008
The European Commission (EC) adopted new guidelines for state aid to railway undertakings that clarify the rules governing public funding of these businesses in the European Union (EU).
EC Publishes Draft Guidelines on State Aid to Railway Undertakings Dec 26, 2007
The European Commission (EC) recently published draft guidelines on state aid to railway undertakings, which are now open for consultation by member states and stakeholders. The EC aims to adopt these European Community guidelines during the first semester of 2008.
RSSB Supports Rail Industry Efforts to Deliver Sustainable Railways Dec 3, 2007
As part of the Sustainable Rail Programme, the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) organized the Railways - A Sustainable Future conference in London to bring together senior figures from across the rail industry.
Freightliner Group Orders 30 Locomotives from GE for Transportation for U.K. Market Nov 28, 2007
GE - Transportation received an order for 30 freight locomotives from UK-based Freightliner Group Ltd., with which GE is developing a new freight locomotive.
FAQ on Freight Transport in Europe Oct 18, 2007
Why is the European Union involved in freight transport? Since freight transport is so often a cross-border activity, concerted action at the European level will obviously greatly increase the chances of success.
APTA: Public Transportation Use Reduces Greenhouse Gases Oct 8, 2007
When compared to other household actions that limit carbon dioxide (CO2), taking public transportation can be more than 10 times greater in reducing greenhouse gas, according to a study prepared for the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) by Science Applications International Corp.
Czech Railways Awards Kapsch CarrierCom, Nortel GSM-R Contract Oct 4, 2007
Czech Railways awarded Nortel partner Kapsch CarrierCom AG an order for developing the Global System for Mobile Communications-Railway (GSM-R) system along the International Corridor IV rail route running from the Czech Republic through Slovakia and Hungary to destinations in Greece, Turkey and Romania.
DOD Discontinues Procurement of GPS Selective Availability Oct 1, 2007
The Department of Defense (DOD) will stop procuring global positioning system (GPS) satellites with the capability to intentionally degrade the accuracy of civil signals.
European Rail Sector Supports Railway Noise Abatement Initiative Aug 28, 2007
The European rail sector came out in support of the European Commission (EC) commitment to the topic of retrofitting existing rail freight wagons in order to reduce noise emission.
Sandia National Laboratories Develops Sensors to Detect Bridge, Structural Defects Aug 20, 2007
Sandia National Laboratories is developing and evaluating sensors that could check continuously for the formation of structural defects in I-beams and other structural supports of bridges and highway overpasses giving structural engineers a better chance of heading off possible failures.
Cummins Powers Train Running in B20 Biodiesel Trial Program Jul 16, 2007
Cummins powered a train in the U.K. to run on 20% biodiesel (B20) fuel in a trial program initiated by Virgin Rail Group Ltd. ...
Euro Standards Organizations Sign MOU with European Railways Association May 25, 2007
The heads of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) and the European ...
Kapsch CarrierCom Awards Nortel Wireless Contract for Austrian Railways Apr 26, 2007
Austrian Railways (ÖBB) selected Kapsch CarrierCom AG and Nortel to deploy a national network that is touted as delivering vital uninterrupted ...
Reseau Ferrede France Selects Nortel as GSM-R Supplier Apr 20, 2007
Réseau Ferrés de France (RFF) selected Nortel as the exclusive supplier of telecommunications equipment for its national railway network under ...
CHEMTREC Launches Programs to Benefit Rail Safety, First Responders Apr 16, 2007
The Chemical Transportation Emergency Center (CHEMTREC) is working on an initiative to benefit rail safety and is also working on a program to ...
Roland Berger: Rail Industry Supports Sustainable Worldwide Economic Growth Apr 5, 2007
The rail supply industry has successfully adapted to changing market conditions arising from deregulation, market concentration and globalization. ...
EC Calls for New Freight Transport Services Mar 27, 2007
The European Commission (EC) recently published the first call for proposals for the creation of new freight transport services under the second ...
Cummins Outlines Rail Emissions Strategy Mar 26, 2007
Cummins developed four low-emissions technological approaches to help European rail companies - both operators and manufacturers - meet more ...
ADB Grant Helps Expand China's Passenger Rail System Jan 31, 2007
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is helping the People's Republic of China (PRC) to develop more efficient and viable passenger railway systems ...
ADB Helps Plan Lanzhou-Chongqing Rail Project in China Jan 31, 2007
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is helping to design a project to construct a railway through mountainous parts of Gansu, Shaanxi and Sichuan ...
IEEE Approves Amendment to Rail Standard for Circuit Breaker Switchgear - IEEE C37.20.1b Jan 22, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) approved IEEE C37.20.1b - Standard for Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit ...
European Rail Freight Services Open to Competition Jan 2, 2007
As of Jan. 1, 2007, all European Union (EU) rail freight lines were opened up to competition, as part of a long-standing plan to revitalise the ...
RSSB Publishes Railway Safety Plan Dec 19, 2006
The U.K. Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) published the 2007-2009 Railway Strategic Safety Plan for Britain's main line railway ...
EC Proposes New Measures to Standardise Railways in Europe Dec 15, 2006
The European Commission (EC) adopted a series of measures to support the revitalisation of the railway sector by removing obstacles to the circulation ...
EC Authorises Increase in Dutch Aid for European Train Control System Dec 12, 2006
The European Commission (EC) approved a Dutch state aid measure for a budgetary increase from €15 million to €25 million to support installation ...
EC Reports Positive Growth for European Rail Interoperability Nov 14, 2006
The European Commission (EC) adopted its second report on the progress of interoperability across European railways ...
IEEE Begins Standard for Calculating Rail Transit Vehicle Braking Distances Oct 24, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) began work on a new rail transit standard, IEEE P1698 - Guide for the Calculation ...
Nortel to Provide GSM-R Communications for High-Speed Railway Line in Spain Oct 18, 2006
TP Ferro will use railway communications technology from Nortel for a 44 kilometer high-speed Figueres-Perpignan line being built between Spain ...
EC Selects 16 Freight Transport Projects for Marco Polo Awards Oct 16, 2006
The European Commission (EC) awarded financial support to the 16 best projects submitted under the third call of the Marco Polo programme. These ...
EC Enforces Second Railway Package Oct 16, 2006
The European Commission (EC) began infringement proceedings against 13 European Union (EU) countries that failed to notify the EC of the transposition ...
Nortel to Provide Digital Wireless Communications System for African Railway Network Sep 21, 2006
The Algerian Railways operator Societe Nationale des Transports Ferroviaires (SNTF) selected Nortel for the first phase of SNTF's national Global System ...
EC Enforces Second Railway Package Jun 30, 2006 The European Commission (EC) sent a reasoned opinion to Greece, Italy, Portugal and Slovenia for failing to notify the EC of any transposition measures for a directive that opens the market for international and national rail freight services.
EC Adopts New Train Signalling Standards for Europe Mar 31, 2006
The European Commission (EC) adopted technical specifications for interoperability for control/command and signalling on the conventional trans-European railway network. EC Adopts 2 Technical Specifications for Trans-European Rail Network Dec 29, 2005 The European Commission adopted two technical specifications, a decision and a regulation, that will make it easier for trains to run throughout the whole of Europe
CEN, UIC Team to Promote Euro Rail Standards Oct 26, 2005
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the International Union of Railways (UIC) signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding ...
UIC Publishes Rail Information Transmission Doc Oct 24, 2005
The International Union of Railways (UIC) published a technical document, Leaflet 556 on information transmission systems in trains, describing ...
EGNOS Railway Control Applications Demonstrated Jul 13, 2005
The suitability of the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) for use in railway control applications was demonstrated during ...