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Automated Detection of Train Malfunctions with Train Scanner
In June, VR FleetCare will deploy Train Scanner, a device designed to automatically inspect the external condition of trains.
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FirstGroup Signs National Rail Contracts for SWR and TPE
FirstGroup has signed two National Rail Contracts for TransPennine Express and South Western Railway, which will commence in May 2021.
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Work to Start on Latest Section of Verona-Padua High-Speed Rail Line
The IRICAV Due Consortium is set to start work on a section of Italy’s Verona-Padua high-speed, high-capacity railway.
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France Takes Step Closer to Fully Autonomous Train Travel
SNCF and partners have begun to test their prototype autonomous regional train on commercial tracks in northern France.
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Government Announces Sweeping Reforms to the Railways in Britain
The UK government has announced a set of reforms for the railways in Britain, including scrapping the franchise system and simplifying fares…
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Alstom's First Cross-Border Coradia Polyvalent Train Starts Approval and Certification Tests
Alstom’s first pre-production Coradia Polyvalent France-Germany cross-border train starts certification and approval tests.
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Refinancing Agreement Paves the Way for Eurostar Recovery
Eurostar has reached a refinancing agreement with its shareholders and banks worth £250m (289.9m euros | 353.9m USD).
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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group Doubles Transport of Goods on New Silk Road
The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is continuing to expand its activities on the New Silk Road.
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Masats to Supply the Doors for Stadler Trains in Catalonia
Masats was chosen by Stadler Rail to supply the doors for these 15 international gauge trains comprised of 4 cars each in Catalonia.
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National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure Relaunches
The University of Birmingham has relaunched the National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure (NCATI).
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SNCF Voyageurs Selects Sqills S3 Passenger Reservation System
High-speed intercity rail operator SNCF Voyageurs has selected S3 Passenger to replace SNCF’s current reservation system.
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Significant Signalling Power Supply Failure Avoided Using CableGuardian
Viper Innovations’ CableGuardian system was called into action by Network Rail Engineers on the West Coast Mainline.
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London King’s Cross Track Upgrade Reaches Final Stage
Work is underway on the final stage of a major project to transform London King’s Cross’ track layout, which will reduce congestion.
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Rail Baltica to Scan Former Military Site for Unexploded Ordnance
An ex-military site in Latvia is being scanned for unexploded ordnance as part of a Rail Baltica greenfield railway infrastructure project.
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KCS Calls CN Bid 'Superior' as the US DOJ Says CN-KCS Merger Poses Greater Risk to Competition
Kansas City Southern has called Canadian National's acquisition bid superior to that made by Canadian Pacific, but the US DOJ has concerns.
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Sydney's Newest Metro Stations Announced
The Sydney Metro West project has announced two new stations – Pyrmont, and Hunter Street in the city's central business district.
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UK Rail to Extend Timetables as Travel Restrictions Ease
UK rail companies have added more than 2,500 daily services to their timetables, which come into play today.
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Captrain Subsidiary Orders New Siemens Vectron Dual Mode Locomotives
Captrain subsidiary ITL Eisenbahngesellschaft has ordered two Siemens Mobility Vectron dual mode locomotives to be delivered in 2021.
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HS2 Launches First Giant Tunnelling Machine
HS2 has deployed the first of 10 tunnel boring machines (TBMs) that will be used during phase one of the UK’s new high speed railway.
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Alstom on Track for a Successful Integration of Bombardier
Alstom has published its 2020-21 results and provided an update on its continuing integration of Bombardier Transportation.
