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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2017

Report: Bombardier, Siemens continue toward rail unit merge

The companies are reportedly making progress on one joint venture for their rolling stock operations, which would be controlled by Montreal-based Bombardier, and another for signaling, in which Siemens would have a majority

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Newsby StaffApril 12, 2017

Siemens, Bombardier said in talks to combine rail units

The deal to combine the firm's train building and signaling work could be worth at least $10 billion.

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Newsby StaffMarch 22, 2017

Alstom completes its first signaling project in Serbia

With eight out of 17 lines being dedicated exclusively to freight transport, Pancevo is one of the largest and most important Serbian railway stations.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2016

Engine, signaling issues postpone SMART's 2016 rail launch

April 2017 is now the earliest projected launch date for the rail system, with SMART planning a startup period with no fares or reduced fares to entice the public into trying the train.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2016

Alstom supplies signaling to Sydney rail system

The installation of both the on-board and trackside equipment covers four test trains and an area of seven miles between the suburbs of Arncliffe and Oatley, in the South of Sydney.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2016

Alstom awarded major re-signaling project in the UK

Collaborated with Network Rail to develop an interlocking solution based on Alstom’s Smartlock range that will be ready for ETCS installation allowing trains with ETCS capability to operate on that section of the line.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2016

NEC service back up after Amtrak train strikes backhoe

In a press briefing held Sunday afternoon, NTSB officials said they were looking at speed, mechanical operations and signaling on the tracks to determine what went wrong. The crash killed two and injured dozens more.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2016

Siemens unveils new Metro for Riyadh

The order includes the metro trains, electrification system, and signaling and communication equipment for driverless operation on Lines 1 and 2.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2016

Alstom-Bombardier consortium wins Spanish signaling contract

The project, awarded by Spain’s Administrator of Railway Infrastructure has a total value of approximately $81 million. Alstom’s share is valued at approximately $42.8 million while Bombardier’s share is approximately $38 million.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2016

Bombardier wins Edmonton light rail contract

Will be responsible for the design and supply of the vehicles, signaling, communications, power supply and distribution, overhead catenary system and related depot equipment. Bombardier's scope is valued at approximately $280 million.

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