IRJ at InnoTrans 2016: CANADIAN inter-city passenger operator Via Rail is moving forward with preparations to procure a new fleet of bi-mode (diesel and electric) trains as part of its $C 4bn plan to upgrade the Toronto – Ottawa – Montreal corridor.

INDIAN Railways (IR) has shortlisted four bidders for contract to build a factory to manufacture EMU cars at at a new Rs 10bn ($US 149m) production facility at Kachrapara in West Bengal.

IRJ at InnoTrans 2016: ALL of China's new metro line projects are now required to utilise long term evolution (LTE) as the basis for their communications network, with many set to host CBTC for metro train operation over the platform.

IRJ at InnoTrans 2016: GERMANY’s federal transport minister Mr Alexander Dobrindt handed over an innovation funding letter to Bombardier on September 20 confirming a €4m grant to support Bombardier’s project to develop an EMU with batteries for operation on non-electrified lines.

IRJ at InnoTrans 2016: The European commissioner for transport and mobility Violeta Bulc told delegates at the opening ceremony that the railway industry is a key sector for the European Union (EU), but urged it to play an even bigger role.

IRJ at Innotrans 2016: ABB unveiled its new Effilight traction transformer at InnoTrans on September 20.

IRJ at InnoTrans 2016: Alstom unveiled itsCoradia iLint on September 20, a zero-emission train which is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, making it an alternative to diesel power.

IRJ at InnoTrans 2016: GERMAN specialist locomotive builder Schalke is displaying two custom-design electric locos at Innotrans.

IRJ at InnoTrans 2016: POLISH tram and bus manufacturer Solaris and Stadler Rail announced on September 20 that the two companies will launch a new strategic partnership to bid for contracts to supply light rail vehicles in Poland and elsewhere in central and eastern Europe.

A study commissioned by Chilean State Railways (EFE) into the construction of a new rail link between Santiago and Valparaíso has concluded that one of the options under consideration would meet government investment criteria.