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Network Rail Pilots Automated Hazard Detection on East Coast Main Line
Network Rail and Hitachi Rail are piloting automated monitoring technology to detect potential hazards on the East Coast Main Line.
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Leading Rail Technology Companies Join Forces
Tended and Dual Inventive have announced a new partnership focused on bringing geofencing technology to the Netherlands.
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Italy: Metro Line 6 Opens in Naples
The City of Naples has commenced passenger service on Metro Line 6, which will use Hitachi Rail’s digital signalling and rolling stock.
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The King's Speech Presents Plans to Nationalise UK Railways
In the UK, The King's speech has promised new legislation to bring rail services back into public ownership once current contracts expire.
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Talgo Receives Potential Merger Offer from Škoda
Rolling stock manufacturer, Talgo has received a proposal from Škoda Transportation for "business combination and industrial integration."
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Special Bracket Design Ensures Seamless ARCO Fit
Complete Composite Systems used a bespoke bracket when installing the ARCOSYSTEM® cable containment system on a bridge in Germany.
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West Yorkshire Proposes Route Options for Mass Transit Network
The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin has unveiled detailed route options for the region's future mass transit tram network.
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Campaign for Better Transport Calls for HS2 Action
Campaign for Better Transport is calling on the new UK government to halt the sell-off of HS2 land and revive the project's future.
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$153 Million to Improve US Intercity Rail Network
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced 153 million USD in funding to improve the US intercity passenger rail network.
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Siemens Mobility Tests Obstacle Detection System on Berlin S-Bahn
Siemens Mobility is testing an obstacle detection system on the Berlin S-Bahn as part of the Digital Rail Germany (DSD) initiative.
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Journey Towards Smarter Operations
Shahar Hania, CEO & Co-Founder at Rail Vision discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) can make rail operations smarter and more efficient…
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HS2 Completes Excavation of Old Oak Common Station Box
HS2 Ltd has completed the excavation of the Old Oak Common station underground box following 3 years of work.
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VIA Rail Unveils New Lumi Train for Québec City-Windsor Corridor
VIA Rail Canada has unveiled a special exterior design for one of its new Québec City-Windsor corridor trains.
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Arriva Rail London Trialling GoMedia Sign Language Solution
Arriva Rail is trialling a GoMedia British Sign Language solution to help London Overground travellers access important information.
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Sustainability and Efficiency Combined
MAE offers comprehensive retrofit services for mechanical components such as wheelsets, minimising downtime and improving sustainability.
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US: CAF to Supply New Trams in Omaha, Nebraska
The Omaha Streetcar Authority has selected CAF to supply the trams for the city's new tram network project.
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New Report Calls for Long-Term Planning for UK Transport
London Transport Museum, Mott MacDonald, Gowling WLG and Hitachi Rail have published a report, advocating for long-term planning in UK trans…
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Germany: Hitachi Rail Installs Digital Interlocking at Meitingen-Mertingen
Hitachi Rail has completed the installation of its digital interlocking (DSTW) technology at Meitingen-Mertingen.
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Alstom to Supply Up to 374 Metro Trains and CBTC Signalling for Hamburg U-Bahn
Alstom and Hamburger Hochbahn have signed a contract valued at up to 2.8bn EUR to supply new trains and signalling technology in Hamburg.
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US: $11 Billion in Grants and Financing for Hudson River Tunnel Project
The Biden-Harris Administration has awarded 11 billion USD in grants and financing for the Hudson River Tunnel Project.
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Network Rail to Upgrade Bakerloo and London Overground Lines
Network Rail will complete a series of essential railway upgrades on the Bakerloo line and London Overground next month.
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InnoTrans 2024 to Explore Future of Onboard Rail Catering
InnoTrans 2024 will include a focus on smart solutions for catering and onboard comfort in the rail industry.
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UK: New Transport Secretary to Drive Forward Rail Reform
Louise Haigh has been appointed the UK's new Transport Secretary, promising to "deliver the biggest overhaul to transport in a generation."
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INPS - Ahead of the Curve in Safety and Innovation
Introducing the latest innovation from International Name Plate Supplies (INPS): Fireproof Hazmat Placards.
