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October 19, 2020 | Technology

Keolis Commuter Services takes Boston systems offline following ransomware attack

KEOLIS Commuter Services, which operates the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) commuter rail network in Boston, has suffered a ransomware attack that may have leaked employee information.

October 19, 2020 | Telecoms

Europe boosts spectrum allocation for Intelligent Transport Systems

THE European Commission (EC) has agreed to adopt the 5.9GHz band for the exchange of real-time information on safety conditions in connected transport. The ruling effectively doubles the level of available spectrum for safety-critical communications used by intelligent transport systems (ITS) in metro, light and suburban rail networks as well as by road vehicles.

October 19, 2020 | Metros

Costs continue to rise on Honolulu’s much-delayed metro project

HONOLULU Authority for Rapid Transportation (Hart) now estimates the cost of building its 32km 21-station elevated metro line at $US 9.9bn, nearly double the original estimate.

October 19, 2020 | Policy

European Parliament approves measures to protect Channel Tunnel post-Brexit

MEMBERS of the European Parliament (MEPs) have endorsed two proposals aimed at maintaining the same set of rules for the Channel Tunnel following Britain’s exit from the European Union.

October 19, 2020 | Fleet

Sweg unveils new Lint DMUs

SOUTHWEST German Transport (Sweg) subsidiary Hohenzollern Railways (HzL) unveiled the first of 18 new Alstom Lint 54 DMUs, which will enter service on the Zollern-Alb railway from the December 13 timetable change, at Gammertingen station on October 15.

October 19, 2020 | Financial

Pays de la Loire secondary line funding plan announced

THE French region of Pays de la Loire announced a draft agreement with the national government regarding funding for the maintenance of secondary lines on October 16.

October 18, 2020 | Technology

Nokia unveils automated coronavirus scanner

NOKIA has unveiled an automated, contactless system designed to scan people for potential Covid-19 infections and confirm mask compliance, which could be adapted for use in railway stations.

October 17, 2020 | News

Work underway on LGV Sud Est improvements

SNCF Network is overseeing a project to update infrastructure on the 409km LGV Sud Est high-speed line between Paris and Lyon.

October 17, 2020 | News

Salcef purchases 90% share of Delta Railroad Construction

A subsidiary of Italian-based Salcef Group has acquired 90% of the share capital of United States-based railway construction and maintenance company Delta Railroad Construction.

October 16, 2020 | Main line

New track access arrangements put Westbahn in a difficult position

THE Austrian government’s decision to waive track access charges rather than extend a subsidy for operating Vienna - Salzburg main line services has left private operator Westbahn at risk of further cutbacks in staff and service levels.

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