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University of Extremadura to Work with Talgo on Its Hydrogen Train
The University of Extremadura in Spain will work with Talgo to develop the visual identity of the TPH2 hydrogen test train.
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First of 270 GTR Electrostar Trains Back in Service after Modernisation
The first of 270 Bombardier Electrostars has been overhauled and returned to passenger service for train operator Govia Thameslink Railway.
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Skoda Transportation to Supply Six EMUs to Estonia
Skoda Transporation has won a contract to supply six electric multiple units (EMUs) to Estonia, to be delivered by the end of 2024.
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Case Study: Diamond Crossing Replacement with TrackTex®
TrackTex was installed on a frequently trafficked diamond crossing as a long-term effective remedy to frequent fouling caused by mud-pumping…
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Welsh Government Takes Wales and Borders Rail Franchise into Public Ownership
Following its annoucement of this plan in October 2020 the Welsh government has now taken the Wales & Borders franchise into public ownershi…
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Pandrol Delivers Bespoke Virtual Welding Training Programme
Pandrol has delivered a bespoke virtual welding training programme to Bodi Group and their subcontractor InCon in Mongolia.
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German Transport Ministry to Fund Private Rail Connections
The German government will provide more financial assistance to businesses wishing to connect their facilities to the rail network.
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Finland's State Railway Company VR Launches Green Energy Production
Finland's state railway company VR Group has started producing energy. It has installed solar panels on Pendolino Hall at its Helsinki depot…
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Train Maintenance with Electricity from Solar Power Plant
VR FleetCare has installed a solar power plant in the Helsinki depot to maintain trains in a more environmentally friendly way.
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HS2 Reveals Chalfont St Giles Vent Shaft Design for Chiltern Tunnel
HS2 has revealed its final design for the headhouse and vent shaft at Chalfont St Giles which will provide ventilation to the Chiltern tunne…
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Talgo Begins Dynamic Testing for Its Very High-Speed Avril Train
Talgo has started the dynamic testing of its very high-speed train, the Talgo Avril. All 30 units will go to Spain's national operator Renfe…
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TMH Ships Two Shunting Locomotives to Mongolia
TMH has shipped two shunting locomotives, type TEM18DM, to Mongolia. TMH signed the contract with Ulaanbaatar Railway in 2019.
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Albania: Durres-Tirana Line to Be Rehabilitated
Albanian State Railways has signed a contract for the rehabilitation of the Durrës-Tirana line and the construction of a new 5.7km line.
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ZF: Greater Efficiency and Reliability for Graz Linien
Graz Linen to install Infrastructure and Driveline Monitoring System from ZF in the first ten of more than 40 planned vehicles.
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KfW IPEX-Bank Arranges €75 Million Warehouse Facility for Aves One AG
KfW IPEX-Bank join the financing of Aves One AG, arranging a €75 million warehouse facility to expand their rail freight wagon portfolio.
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Rail Link to Romania's Busiest Airport Completed
The rail link to Bucharest's airport is complete. There is a new station at T1, connecting passengers to the city centre in 20 minutes.
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Mechan Given Safety Accolade by Siemens Mobility
Mechan has received recognition from one of the world’s largest rail companies for its positive impact on the safety of depot workers.
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US Senate Confirms Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary
The US Senate has confirmed Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation in the Biden Administration, with 83 votes in favour, 13 against.
