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US Transportation Secretary Announces $282.4 Million in Rail Work Grants
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a number of grants intended for rail programmes across the country.
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New Zealand: Alstom Implements TMS Along Pilot Wairarapa Line
Alstom has completed the delivery of its Iconis Traffic Management System on KiwiRail's Wairarapa pilot line.
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Sound Transit to Construct West Seattle Link Extension
Sound Transit’s West Seattle Link Extension is moving forward, following federal approval that allows the project to enter the design phase.
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British Steel Launches Recruitment Drive for Over 180 New Jobs
British Steel is recruiting more than 180 new employees for jobs across its UK operations as it prepares to increase production levels.
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Seven Minutes Under the Sea: An Update on the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link
At Train & Rail, Kirsten Margrethe Christensen of Femern A/S presented an update on the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link between Denmark and Germany.
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The Role of Employee Referrals in Building a Strong Talent Pipeline
Stahl Recruiting has highlighted how employee referrals have enhanced talent acquisition strategies by improving candidate quality and fit.
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Florence Tramway: Protecting a UNESCO Heritage Site from the Effects of Vibration
Pandrol helped Alstom reduce track vibration and protect Florence’s fragile historic buildings from damage during tramway expansion.
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Transmission Dynamics Receives Prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation for Rail Technology
Transmission Dynamics has earned recognition for its rail monitoring technology by winning a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise.
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Hitachi Rail Oversees Completion of Line Modernisation in Budapest
An upgrade of a 60km section of rail linking Budapest's Rákos station and Hatvan in eastern Hungary has been completed.
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Canada: Metrolinx to Expand GO Transit Services in Hamilton
From 17 May, all Niagara-bound GO Transit trains on the Lakeshore West line will stop at West Harbour GO Station.
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Optimise Rail Operations With Yeltech’s Bearing, Bogie, and Track Monitoring
Yeltech has introduced an advanced monitoring system to improve rail safety and efficiency with real-time, sensor-driven insights.
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Alstom to Support Digital Systems on Stockholm Metro
Alstom has entered into a five-year agreement with SL to provide ongoing support for the digital systems on the Stockholm Metro.
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Pay Attention to Your Customers – Improve Your Vehicle Efficiency!
netwiss has helped rail operators boost vehicle efficiency by analysing over 400,000 passengers’ behaviour across decades of research.
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The Cybersecurity Landscape for Rail
Nomad Digital has strengthened rail cybersecurity with a proactive, service-led approach to threat detection and risk management.
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The Role of Night Trains in Sweden's Transport Network
At the Train & Rail conference in Stockholm, Dan Olofsson from SJ, outlined the ongoing importance of night trains in Sweden.
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Copenhagen Metro Presents Plans for New M5 Line
At Train & Rail, Matias Sevel Rasmussen, TS/OM Manager M5, outlined the latest plans for Copenhagen’s M5 metro line.
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UK: DfT Lowers Minimum Train Driver Age Requirement to 18
The Department for Transport has officially lowered the minimum age requirement to become a train driver in the UK by three years.
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Wi-Fi on Trains: How Does It Work and Why It Matters?
Icomera has transformed onboard WiFi connectivity and supports other digital systems such as real-time displays and passenger counting.
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Alstom Unveils New Coradia Stream Trains Connecting Italy and Austria
Alstom has unveiled the first of 21 new Coradia Stream trains set to connect South Tyrol, Italy, & Tyrol, Austria.
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India: New Metro Networks to Serve Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada
Two new metro networks are being developed in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India to improve public transport in Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada…
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SunRail’s Sunshine Corridor to Bring Rail Closer to Florida Tourist Attractions
The PD&E Study for the proposed Sunshine Corridor has been approved, paving the way for improved rail services in Central Florida.
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Test Ride Bookings Now Available for Coventry Very Light Rail Demonstrator
Coventry City Council has opened online bookings for the public to test ride the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) system for the first time.
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UK: Isle of Wight Island Line Resumes Service
Full service has resumed on the Isle of Wight's Island Line after a nine-month programme of essential repairs on Ryde Pier.
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Innovative Fastener Solutions by J. LANFRANCO & Cie: Meeting the Challenges of Thin Materials and Composites
J. LANFRANCO & Cie has addressed the fastening challenges of thin materials and composites with versatile, precision-engineered solutions.
