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First APM for Bangkok’s Gold Line Arrives in Thailand
The first automated people mover (APM) for Bangkok's Gold Line arrives in Thailand. It was manufactured by a Bombardier JV in China.
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Signalling Components with Tested Quality
Maximum reliability requires guaranteed quality: Frauscher produces quality-tested signalling components that meet these requirements.
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Keolis Renews Rail Contracts in US
Keolis has had two of its contracts in the United States extended. The first by MBTA in the Boston area, the second in Washington D.C. (VRE)…
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Stadler Takes Over Digitalisation Expert
Stadler takes over digitalisation expert in Germany to expand its portfolio in the hardware and software components for rolling stock market…
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University of Birmingham Receives Funding for Hydrogen Train
The University of Birmingham has received 400k in grant money from Innovate UK to develop its hydrogen-powered train, the HydroFLEX.
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SNCF Launches 2020 Hiring Drive
SNCF Réseau, the company's infrastructure arm, has launched its 2020 hiring drive, during which it wants to recruit 1000 rail staff.
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UWC Completes Box Car Supply for Kuchukterminal
UWC has completed its supply of 100 box cars for logistics company Kuchukterminal, raising its fleet to 220 box cars.
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Porterbrook Receives Funding for Emissions Reduction Technology
Rolling stock company Porterbrook has been awarded 400k in funding for a trial fit of emissions reduction technology on Class 170 DMUs.
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Socomec’s Modulys XL Recognised with New Product Innovation Award
A truly high power modular UPS, the Modulys XL has been recognised with Frost & Sullivan’s New Product Innovation award for 2020.
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Increasing Line Capacity in the MOVINGRAIL Project
Park Signalling is playing a key part in the MOVINGRAIL project by leading the third work package and providing professional advice.
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High Court Rules in Favour of DfT
The UK High Court has ruled in favour of the Department of Transport, finding that its disqualification of TOCs over pensions was lawful.
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Nomad Digital Names New Managing Director
Xavier Champaud, Regional Centre & Site Managing Director for Alstom in Charleroi, will take up the new position with Nomad from 1 August.
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European Court of Auditors: Speed Up Megaproject Implementation
The European Court of Auditors has published a report of its audit of the European Commission's management of 8 EU mega-projects.
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Alstom Providing Support Services to MetrôRio
Alstom is providing remote support services to the operational control centre for lines 1,2 and 4 of the MetrôRio, Rio de Janeiro
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U-Lift AB Acquired by FRENO Holding AB
U-lift AB was acquired by FRENO Holding AB on 7 May 2020. Together they form a leading group in the market for passenger lifts for trains.
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Transfesa Logistics to Renew European Container Fleet
Transfesa Logistics, a freight operator majority-owned by Deutsche Bahn, is renewing its European container fleet.
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HS2 Launches Innovation Accelerator
HS2 has launched an Innovation Accelerator to help develop solutions in three areas: the environment, the circular economy, and productivity…
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Hitachi Begins Manufacturing East Coast Trains Order
Hitachi begins manufacturing the 5 Class 803 EMUs in its East Coast Trains order. The trains will run on the East Coast Main Line from 2021.
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ENSCO Rail Acquires License for VAMPIRE® Pro Vehicle/Track Interaction Software
ENSCO Rail Acquires License for VAMPIRE® Pro Vehicle/Track Interaction Software to Enhance Rail Safety Solutions.
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Transitio AB Orders 12 Additional KISS Trains
Transitio AB has triggered a second option from its 2016 framework agreement, ordering 12 additional KISS trains from Stadler.
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Eurofima Provides €80m Financing to DSB
Eurofima is making 80 million euros in funding available to DSB – Danish State Railways – for the purchase of Siemens Vectron locomotives.
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Vivarail Secures £1.5m Loan
Vivarail has secured a loan worth 1.5 million GBP that will help it expand by moving into new premises and hiring new staff.
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3Squared Signs Competency Management Solution Deal with Network Rail
Digital technology consultancy 3Squared has signed a 3-year deal to supply its RailSmart Competency Management Solution to Network Rail.
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SBB Powers 1.4 Million Passenger Kilometres with Solar Energy
SBB has installed solar panels to produce traction electricity. They can produce enough electricity for 1.4 million passenger kilometres.
