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Switzerland: LEB Orders 4 Multiple-Unit Trains from Stadler
Swiss rail operator, Lausanne-Echallens-Bercher (LEB) has ordered four additional Be 4/8 multiple-unit trains from Stadler.
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Sensit Will Attend Hannover Messe 2024
Sensit has announced that it will be attending the Hannover Messe 2024 exhibition from 22 to 26th April in Hannover, Germany.
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Belgium: De Lijn, CAF and OTIV Test AI to Enhance Tram Safety
Flemish transport operator, De Lijn is collaborating with CAF and OTIV to deploy AI technology to enhance the safety of trams in Belgium.
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Creating a Seamless Digital Passenger Experience Driven By Data
Nomad Digital believes embracing solutions like MaaS and integrating OBIS into processes can help rail operators push through digitisation.
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Siemens Mobility's Mireo Plus B Battery Hybrid Trains Start Service in Germany
Siemens Mobility's Mireo Plus B battery hybrid trains have begun regular service for SWEG in the Ortenau region of Germany.
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Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Stahl Recruiting examines the benefits of diversity and inclusion and the strategies for attracting and retaining talent.
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Île-de-France Mobilités Opens T3b Tramway Extension
On 5 April, Île-de-France Mobilités commenced passenger services on the T3b tramway extension to Porte Dauphine in Paris.
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UK: Network Rail Completes Hope Valley Railway Upgrade
Network Rail has completed the 150 million GBP Hope Valley Railway Upgrade project to enhance journeys between Manchester and Sheffield.
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Switzerland: Alstom to Service 250 SBB IC2000 Rail Cars
Alstom has won a service contract to recondition 250 IC2000 rail cars for Swiss Federal Railways (SBB).
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LA Metro Completes Tunnelling for D Line Subway Extension
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) has completed tunnelling for the D Line Subway Extension Project.
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Adopting Technology: Critical Concepts and Strategic Foresights
Transit Asset Management America sat down for an interview with one of the dedicated leaders behind Icomera’s strides in wireless technology…
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Amtrak Selects Delivery Partner for Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program
Amtrak has awarded a 'Delivery Partner' contract to a team comprised of AECOM and Jacobs to support the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program.
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Tabor Szynowy – Rail Vehicles
MAE. we will be a partner at the 21st Conference on the Purchase, Modernisation and Maintenance of Railway Vehicles (Tabor Szynowy).
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Upgrades to the Freight Wagon Maintenance Centre in Dobova
SŽ – VIT recently refurbished its depot for large-scale maintenance and freight wagon overhauls in its workshop in Dobova.
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Alstom Delivers New T1 Tram to Île-de-France
Alstom has delivered the first new TW20 tram for the T1 tramway line in Île-de-France to complete testing prior to passenger service.
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Hitachi Rail Unveils Long-Distance Hybrid Battery Train
Hitachi Rail and Trenitalia have unveiled the long-distance version of Europe’s first hybrid battery-powered train.
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Network Rail to Invest £2.8bn in Climate Resilience
Network Rail is investing around 2.8 billion GBP in activities and technology to help cope with extreme weather and climate change.
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Taman Bukit Permai 2, Malaysia – Slope Monitoring
Senceive's wireless monitoring was used to inform decision-making and safeguard a vulnerable slope after a tragedy in Ampang, Malaysia.
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$2.4 Billion in CRISI Grants to Improve US Rail Infrastructure
The FRA has announced over 2.4 billion USD in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program grants.
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UK Government Advances Development of Northern Powerhouse Rail
The UK government has presented the next phase of development for the Northern Powerhouse Rail project between Liverpool and Manchester.
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Canada: Metrolinx Awards Service Contract to Siemens Mobility
Siemens Mobility has been awarded a further service contract from Canadian operator, Metrolinx in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
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HS2 Celebrates Final Breakthrough for Chiltern Tunnel
Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Cecilia has completed the final breakthrough for HS2’s longest tunnel under Chiltern Hills.
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Caltrain Retires Diesel Trains Ahead of Electrified Service Launch
Caltrain has retired 32 diesel passenger cars ahead of the launch of its new electric fleet in autumn 2024.
