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Canada: Contract Awarded for Gatineau-Ottawa Tramway Project
STO has contracted Groupe Porteur to deliver professional, technical, and multidisciplinary services for the Gatineau-Ottawa tramway.
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UK: Contactless Payment Coming to 47 More Stations Across the South East
The DfT has announced that an additional 47 stations across the South East of the UK are set to receive contactless ticketing technology.
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Alstom to Deliver 15 Automated Metro Trains to Lille
Alstom has secured a contract to supply 15 additional automated metro trains to the Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL).
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TriMet Introduces New Type 6 MAX Trains in Portland
Two of TriMet’s newest Type 6 MAX trains, manufactured by Siemens Mobility, have entered regular service in Portland, Oregon.
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Alstom to Deliver Madrid’s First Driverless Metro Line
Alstom been contracted by Metro de Madrid to upgrade the signalling system of Line 6, making it the city's first fully driverless metro line…
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Network Rail Launches Consultation on Manchester Oxford Road Station
Network Rail has launched a public consultation on plans to deliver a series of major upgrades at Manchester Oxford Road Station.
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How to Develop a High Performance Talent Acquisition Team
Stahl Recruiting lays out the essential strategies for businesses to develop a successful talent acquisition team.
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Why Is Wire and Cable Protection So Important in the Transit Industry?
Moltec International produces a variety of high-quality solutions for wire and cable protection in the rail and bus industries.
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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.
