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First Semi-Autonomous Train Runs on French Rail Network
Success for the Autonomous Train project: a Prima BB 27000 locomotive ran semi-autonomously on the French national rail network under ERTMS.
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President-Elect Biden Picks Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated former Mayor of South Bend as his transportation secretary, a move welcomed by the rail industry.
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Widespread Dismay over National Infrastructure Commission HS2 Proposals
The National Infrastructure Commission has published its Rail Needs Assessment report, causing widespread dismay over possible cuts to HS2.
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Hitachi and Eversholt Rail to Develop GWR Intercity Battery Hybrid Train
Hitachi has partnered with Eversholt Rail to install batteries in a Class 802 Intercity Express Train, removing one of the diesel engines.
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Progress on the American High-Speed Rail Act
Seth Moulton introduced the American High-Speed Rail Act which proposes to invest $205 billion in the US's high-speed rail infrastructure.
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Estonia's Rail Network to Be Fully Electrified
Estonia's rail infrastructure manager Esti Raudtee has awarded a contract to electrify the country's rail network to a Spanish JV.
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Ceneri Base Tunnel Officially Open Completing the NRLA
On Sunday, 13 December, timetabled passenger and freight services started operating through the Ceneri Base Tunnel, completing the NRLA.
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TDK Releases Tronics AXO®315 – MEMS Accelerometer
TDK announces the release of Tronics new AXO315 accelerometer, a miniature high performance 1-axis closed-loop MEMS accelerometer.
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Alstom Latest Member to Join US High Speed Rail Association
Alstom is the latest member to join the US High Speed Rail Association following Deutsche Bahn prior to Biden's inauguration.
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Commission Presents Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy
The European Commission has presented its Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy with ten flagship ideas to decarbonise transport.
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Siemens Mobility Wins Bangalore Metro Contract
Siemens Mobility has won a contract to provide signalling and train control technology for the Yellow Line of the Bangalore Metro, India.
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Zonegreen Protects Metro Staff at New Skills Centre
Employees entering Tyne and Wear Metro depots are now fully trained in personnel protection, thanks to Sheffield-based Zonegreen.
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New Night Trains in Europe from 2021
There will be new international night trains in Europe from 2021, as agreed by the bosses of Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, OEBB and SBB.
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Pandrol Opens New Training Academy in Raismes, France
SNCF accredited, and EN 14730-2 compliant, the new centre is designed to enhance and enrich Pandrol’s local training facilities.
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Mireo Wins German Sustainability Award for Design
The Siemens Mobility Mireo is among the winners of the German Sustainability Award Design in the pioneer category.
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United Wagon Company to Supply Timber Flat Cars to Dessa
United Wagon Company has received a further order from leasing company Dessa for flat cars for the transportation of timber.
