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Avanti West Coast Begins UK's Biggest Ever Train Fleet Upgrade
The complete Alstom Pendolino fleet leased by Avanti West Coast is undergoing refurbishment, an investment of 117 million GBP.
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Excavation for First of Five HS2 Chiltern Tunnel Vent Shafts Begins
Excavation of the vent shaft at Chalfont St Peter has begun in Buckinghamshire. It is the first of five on the HS2 Chiltern tunnels section.
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DB Takes Stock: "Destruction of Historic Proportions"
Deutsche Bahn has taken stock after the 2021 floods, saying the damage is of historic proportions and might take years to fix in full.
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First Alstom Passenger Locomotive Fully Assembled in Kazakhstan
Following assembly in France in 2014–2016, the first Alstom Prima electric passenger locomotive has been fully assembled in Kazakhstan.
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Viper Innovations, Leading the Way for SMEs Carbon-Neutral Challenge
Viper Innovations are leading the way in reducing their carbon footprint, calling for UK SME businesses to combat global warming.
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Talgo and Repsol Collaborate on Renewable Hydrogen-Powered Train Project
Repsol and Talgo have signed an agreement to support the development of hydrogen-powered trains in the Iberian Peninsula.
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Innovate UK and DfT Fund Project to Electrify Rail Freight Terminals
A prototype electrified rail freight terminal is to receive funding from Innovate UK and the Department for Transport.
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HS2 Designers Cut Carbon with New Viaduct Design
HS2 designers are set to more than halve the amount of embedded carbon used in one of the high-speed rail project’s viaducts.
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Reliable, Safe and Efficient Infrastructure through Automated Rail Testing
Goldschmidt's video inspection system is an automated rail testing system that can provide precise and reliable information on rail defects.
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Bavaria and Siemens Mobility Partner on Hydrogen-Powered Train Trial
Siemens Mobility have signed an MoU with the State of Bavaria to begin testing its hydrogen-powered train from mid-2023.
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Severe Weather Causes Substantial Damage to Germany's Rail Infrastructure
DB has reported significant damage to rail infrastructure in Germany following the extreme storms in Europe last week.
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Over a Century of Tradition Represents Real Commitment
Gmeinder has 100 years of experience in the manufacture and servicing of gearboxes for special railway vehicles, DMUs and locomotives.
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Fire Seriously Damages Troon Station in Scotland
A fire at Troon station on 17 July has seriously damaged the station building as well as an overhead power line.
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Alstom Starts Manufacture of Trains for Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Project
Alstom has begun manufacturing regional commuter and transit trains for the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Phase 1.
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Unlimited Free WiFi Now Available to Passengers at Liverpool Lime Street Station
Passengers at Liverpool Lime Street station can now get free, unlimited WiFi that’s fast enough to support video calls and streaming.
