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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2015

Bombardier joins Chinese joint venture

The new company will focus on rail transportation communication, signaling and integrated monitoring systems for the Chinese mass transit and light rail markets and be committed to introducing moving-block signaling technology for metro applications.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2015

Wabtec acquires Railroad Controls LP

The company's capabilities include installation of grade crossing warning signals, wayside and interlocking signals, as well as positive train control-related equipment.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2014

Alstom provides Spanish signaling solution

Solution is based on Alstom’s Urbalis 400 communication based train control, a train control system using radio communication that allows real-time information about the location of the trains and improves substantially line operability and safety.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2014

Metro-North completes fed-mandated signal system changes

With the announced completion of work at the Devon Bridge in Stratford, Conn., last Thursday all the signal modifications ordered by the FRA in December are now complete, well before the Sept. 1, 2014 deadline.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2014

Alstom wins Italian tram contract

The approximately $65 million contract includes the design, supply and installation of the tracks, electrical traction sub-stations, signaling and telecommunications system.

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Newsby StaffDecember 31, 2013

Bombardier to modernize London Underground signaling

New contract will see signaling modernized on 40% of the network, allowing more trains to run more often and more reliably.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2013

Alstom to upgrade Italian rail signaling

Contract worth approximately $165M for the consortium, with Alstom’s share worth approximately $110M. The project is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2017.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2013

FRA issues Emergency Order to Metro-North following crash

In response, the Metro-North signal crews have installed new protections at the Spuyten Duyvil curve, which will warn train engineers of the approaching speed reduction and automatically apply the train's emergency brakes if speed is not lowered to the 30 mph maximum in the curve.

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Newsby StaffNovember 27, 2013

Alstom wins Sardinian signaling contract

Both lines combined are 60 miles long and include 20 stations. The project involves the implementation of the complete railway signaling system for both lines.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2013

Bombardier tapped for $203M Azerbaijan signaling project

Will lead a consortium to deliver its Interflo 200 mainline signaling solution on the 312 mile-long Baku-Boyuk-Kesik section of the line. The contract covers the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the double-track line.

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