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Hitachi Rail to Acquire Omnicom for Digital Asset Management
Hitachi Rail has announced an agreement to acquire Omnicom, a digital rail monitoring business currently owned by Balfour Beatty.
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Stadler Produces First Double-Decker Carriage in Hungary Plant
Stadler has unveiled the very-first aluminium double-decker carriage body to be produced in its factory in in Szolnk, Hungary.
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TRIGO – Optimising the Supply Chain through Evaluation Audits
Supplier evaluation audits are not just an obligation, but an opportunity for continuous improvement, and Trigo can help identify weaknesses…
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HS2 Launches Construction Skills Bootcamp for Camden Residents
A training programme at HS2’s Euston site is set to equip Camden residents with the skills needed for construction jobs in just two weeks.
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Hungary: Alstom to Build Logistics Hall at Mátranovák Factory
Alstom is investing 600 million HUF (1.5 million EUR) to construct a logistics hall at its factory in Mátranovák, Hungary.
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Duos Technologies Secures Another Patent for Railcar Technology
Duos Technologies has been granted another patent for its obliquevue® system – an Oblique Vehicle Undercarriage Examiner.
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UK: Northern Begins Procurement Process for 450 New Trains
Northern Trains has initiated the largest fleet investment in its history, working toward the procurement of up to 450 new trains.
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Amtrak Publishes Advisories Ahead of Presidential Inauguration
Amtrak has published a list of advisories for passengers looking to attend Donald Trump's inauguration on 20 January.
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Alstom UK and Ireland Appoints Rob Whyte as New Managing Director
Alstom has announced the appointment of Rob Whyte as Managing Director for the UK and Ireland.
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RailSoft – Comprehensive Support for Passenger Railway Operators
RailSoft is an advanced IT platform designed specifically for railway companies, including passenger operators.
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US: DART Silver Line Targeted to Open Late 2025
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is nearing completion on its Silver Line project, a 26-mile rail service from East Plano to DFW Airport.
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Canada: Alstom to Modernise 181 Metrolinx Rail Cars
Alstom has secured a contract with Metrolinx to overhaul and modernise 181 Bi-Level commuter rail cars for GO Transit in Ontario, Canada.
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Why Passenger Rail Needs to Adopt Decentralised Digital Identity Technology
Thibault Serlet explores the risks of mobile ticketing and argues that rail needs to adopt decentralised digital identity technology.
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UK: Hungerford Bridge Refurbishment Set to Begin
Network Rail has announced that refurbishment work on Hungerford Bridge will commence on 18 January.
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New Year, New Goals: Enhancing Onboard Connectivity in 2025
Icomera discusses the upcoming connectivity trends and applications shaping the future of public transport in 2025.
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RSSB Standardises Time and Date Across UK Rail
The RSSB has published a new standard regarding requirements and guidance for the formatting of date & time across the British rail network.
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UK: LiDAR Technology to Enhance Level Boarding on Metro Fleet
Southeastern, Network Rail, and Cordel have partnered to improve platform accessibility for Southeastern’s potential new Metro fleet.
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US: FTA Grants Nearly $2 Billion for Chicago Red Line Extension
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a 1.97 billion USD grant to fund the extension of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Red Line…
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New Series 82 PCB Adapter
EAO's Series 82 offers a range of connection and mounting options with cable variants, M12 connector and standard plug-in & screw terminals.
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California State Rail Plan Proposes $307 Billion Investment
Caltrans has unveiled the 2024 California State Rail Plan, outlining a transformative vision for the state's rail network by 2050.
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Switzerland: Stadler to Upgrade Rail Safety Systems in Bernese Jura
Chemins de fer du Jura (CJ) has contracted Stadler Signalling to modernise signalling systems in the Bernese Jura.
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DB Consolidates Heavy Maintenance for all ICE 4 Trains in Cottbus
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is consolidating heavy maintenance for all types of ICE 4 trains at the Cottbus facility in Lusatia.
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UK: RSSB Updates Psychometric Assessment Standards
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has announced it has updated standards on its train driver selection assessments.
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Austin Transit Partnership Announces Progress on Austin Light Rail
Austin Transit Partnership has announced significant progress on the Austin Light Rail project and will now host a series of public meetings…
