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Alstom Performs Digital Track Inspection in Madrid
Alstom has conducted a digital track inspection using its TrackTracer technology on the Metro Ligero network in Madrid, Spain.
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BLS and Stadler Roll Out Latest-Generation FLIRT
BLS and Stadler have rolled out the first of the new generation FLIRT trains, named MIKA. The total order is for 58 units.
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Coronavirus: Trains Still Safer than Road, Including for Staff
Deutsche Bahn and CRO are conducting a joint study into the risks of contracting coronavirus for conductors on trains.
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Network Rail Publishes Interim Report on Stonehaven Derailment
Network Rail has published its interim report on the Stonehaven derailment as commissioned by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
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A First Look at New Trains for Birmingham Cross-City Line
West Midlands Trains has revealed a first look at the new fleet of electric trains that will enter passenger service under WMR in 2021.
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VTG and DB Cargo Present New m2 Freight Wagon
VTG and DB Cargo have presented their new m2 – modular and multi-functional – freight wagon, following several years of working together.
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Tallysman Wireless Inc. Is Acquired by Calian Group Ltd
Tallysman Wireless Inc. has been acquired by Calian Group Ltd, a publicly owned Canadian company listed on the Toronto Stock exchange (CGY).
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Frauscher Advanced Counter: Stable Concept, Flexible System
The Frauscher Advanced Counter FAdC is an axle counter that offers great flexibility in track vacancy detection.
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Alstom Delivers First 2 Citadis X05 Trams to Athens
Alstom has delivered the first two of 25 Citadis X05 trams to Athens, following an order placed by Attiko Metro in July 2018.
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Bombardier JV Wins Contract for 390 Cars for Harbin Metro
Bombardier's joint venture in China has won a contract to supply 390 metro cars – 65 6-car trainsets – for Lines 2 and 3 of the Harbin Metro…
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DB Signs Framework Agreement for Up to 400 Dual Mode Vectron Locomotives
Deutsche Bahn has signed a framework agreement with Siemens Mobility for up to 400 Vectron dual mode locomotives. First order: 100 units.
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Network Rail to Begin Recovery of Stonehaven Derailment Wreckage
Following preparatory works, including building a 900m road and bridge over farmland, the work of recovering the derailed train can begin.
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The Ceneri Base Tunnel Opens – The NRLA Is Complete
The Ceneri Base Tunnel has formally opened, completing the New Railway Link through the Alps (NRLA). Regular services will begin in December…
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No More Diesel Vehicles by 2050 Says DB
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is trialling different alternative fuels and traction systems in order to eliminate diesel fully from its vehicles by 205…
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Premium Power Supplies for Rail Applications
Premium has been designing and manufacturing an extensive range of power supplies for rail applications for over 39 years.
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HS2 Announces Formal Start of Construction
HS2 Ltd has today (4 Sep 2020) announced the formal start of construction on the high-speed railway line, a major milestone for the project.
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Bombardier to Supply 8 ALP-45 Dual-Power Locomotives to New Jersey
NJ TRANSIT has exercised an option from a 2008 contract for a further 8 ALP-45 dual-power locomotives from Bombardier Transportation.
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Germany Agrees to Accelerating Implementation of Digital Signal Boxes
The VDB, DB, and EBA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to speed up the implementation of digital signal box technology.
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Bombardier to Upgrade Communication System for Singapore MRT
Bombardier has won a contract with Singapore's LTA to upgrade the communication system on the MOVIA metro trains on the Downtown line.
