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HS2 Presents Oxford Canal Viaduct Design
HS2 has presented its design of the Oxford Canal Viaduct that will measure 62.5m and span the canal and towpath between Banbury and Daventry…
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connect@rail: A Condition Monitoring System for Rail Vehicles and Infrastructure
ZF improves efficiency, reliability, and safety in rail transportation with the intelligent condition monitoring system connect@rail.
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Alstom Acquires Helion Hydrogen Power and Flertex
Alstom has acquired Helion Hydrogen Power and Flertex to expand its expertise in the hydrogen and braking system markets respectively.
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The Key to Maintenance Depot Safety
When we consider that the real harm numbers for depots are likely to be much higher than recorded, it is clear that changes need to be made.
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What Biden's American Jobs Plan Means for Rail
Us President Biden has laid out his American Jobs Plan that will see more than $600 billion of spending on infrastructure, including rail.
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Smart Rail: High-Accuracy ASC Sensors Ensure Safe and Comfortable Train Operation
ASC manufactures a wide range of accelerometers, gyroscopes and Inertial Measurement Units (IMU) for rail transport testing and monitoring.
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Hitachi Rail Completes Acquisition of Perpetuum
Hitachi Rail has completed its acquisition of digital technology company Perpetuum, giving it a broader digital portfolio.
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Alstom to Deliver 234 Metro Cars for Mumbai
Following Alstom's acquisition of Bombardier Transportation, Alstom has won the contract to supply 234 metro cars for Mumbai's Line 4.
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Stadler FLIRT Akku Battery Train Demonstrates 185km Range
After a three-year test period Stadler's FLIRT Akku battery-powered train has demonstrated a range of 185km, exceeding expectations.
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Network Rail Approves Tier 1 and 2 Trials for Bender UK Rail Signalling Power Protection System
Network Rail has approved Bender UK’s RS4 Rail Signalling Power Protection system for Tier 1 and 2 live trial installations.
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Irish Rail S3 Passenger Environment Now Migrated to AWS Cloud
Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail successfully migrated to the Sqills S3 Passenger SaaS cloud environment as of 24 March 2021.
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Alstom Wins 1.4 Billion Euro Contract in Spain
Spain: Renfe has signed a contract with Alstom for 152 high-capacity X'Trapolis commuter trains worth in excess of 1.4 billion euros.
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HS2 High-Voltage Power Supply Systems Suppliers Shortlisted
HS2 Ltd has published its shortlist of companies it has asked to tender for the high-speed railway's high-voltage power supply systems.
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Chicago Transport Operator Orders 200 Alstom Push-Pull Railcars
Metra, Chicago's rail operator, has ordered 200 push-pull railcars from Alstom. The board approved a procurement of 500 units in total.
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Hitachi Rail Uses Knorr-Bremse for Turin Trams
Hitachi Rail has contracted Knorr-Bremse and two of its subsidiaries to provide braking, entrance and HVAC systems for 30 trams for Turin.
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Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern Propose Merger
Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern, two Class 1 railroads, have agreed on a merger deal worth 29 billion USD.
