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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2015

Amtrak train sped up for about a minute before the crash, NTSB says

There was no explanation for that acceleration, the NTSB said, but the train’s engineer, Brandon Bostian has agreed to be interviewed by federal investigators, the Post reported.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2015

Alstom to supply signalling, infrastructure for Cairo metro line

The company’s shares in these contracts are worth around $90 million.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2014

Slow adoption of modern tech hampers NYC subway, study says

Reliance on antiquated signaling system adds to delays, inefficiency and safety risks, according to a regional research and advocacy group.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2012

GE Transportation launches rail signaling system

Tempo, the portfolio of rail signaling solutions, including the European Train Control System and computer-based interlocking system, are designed around a common failsafe, scalable, hardware and software platform, and an integrated suite of engineering tools.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2012

Ansaldo STS wins Turkey, UAE contracts

The orders to supply rail signaling, automation and telecommunications systems total around $132.6 million.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2011

Bombardier wins $96M Brazil signaling contract

Will deliver its Cityflo 650 solution for Line 5 of the São Paulo Metro in Brazil. The new system will enable trains to circulate safely with a short 75-second headway.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2011

Bombardier to supply signaling to London Underground

The contract is valued at approximately $577 million. Bombardier will equip 192 miles of track line (25 miles in tunnels), 113 stations, 191 trainsets, 49 engineering trains and six heritage trains by 2018, using its communication-based train control technology, CITYFLO 650.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2011

Alstom to equip Italian high-speed rail

Will install a traffic management signal system connecting the Bologna-Florence and Bologna-Milan High Speed lines for approximately $40.7 million.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2011

Alstom equips Luxembourg with $17M signaling system

Will install 19 locomotives and 22 double-deck electric multiple units in the Luxembourg Railways fleet with its Atlas ERTMS solution. The newly equipped trains will be put into service in 2012.

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Newsby StaffNovember 24, 2010

Alstom to supply $30M signaling system to China

Per the contract, Alstom is in charge of providing equipment and services of ATC subsystem, which is the core of Alstom’s Urbalis solution. Project teams from Alstom and CASCO will execute the project.

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