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Rail Staff Set to go Mobile with New Rule Book App
Rail staff could soon be using a mobile app to refer to safety critical rules and procedures, thanks to an RSSB-led programme to modernise t…
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CAF Selected as Preferred Bidder for the New Amsterdam Trams
Amsterdam public transport operator, GVB Activa B.V., has selected CAF as its preferred bidder for the supply of new trams.
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123 Brand New Vehicles Set to Feature at InnoTrans 2016 Outdoor Display
International manufacturers will be presenting 123 of the latest-generation locomotives and rolling stock at the InnoTrans 2016 Outdoor Disp…
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DB Cargo and Chinese City of Hefei to Collaborate on Rail Transports
DB Cargo and the Hefei municipal government signed a memorandum of understanding pledging to initiate rail freight transport from Hefei to H…
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APTA Study Reveals Public Transit is Ten Times Safer than Cars
Traveling by public transit is ten times safer per mile than traveling by auto, according to a study by the American Public Transportation A…
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ASC Announces Upgrade to Popular OS Accelerometers
ASC, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sensors and accelerometers has announced upgrades to their OS Accelerometers (series MEMS C…
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Portable Six Axle Train Weighing System for Estonia
The advantage of using a Portable Train Weighing System base under each axle is that it can minimise the potential influences that can impac…
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Hong Kong Tunnel Breakthrough Celebrated
A key milestone on the SCL Project (Shatin to Central Link) has been achieved with the breakthrough of the tunnel for the Tai Wai to Hung Ho…
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Italian Operator Trenitalia Acquires French Operator Thello
Italian operator Trenitalia has acquired full ownership of the company Thello Sas, by taking over the 33.33% stake previously held by Transd…
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WSDOT State Loans Available for Freight Rail Projects
WSDOT has reopened the application period for another chance to apply for a portion of $5 million in Freight Rail Investment Bank (FRIB) loa…
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CRRC Overseas Orders up 126% in H1 2016
In the first half (H1) of 2016, CRRC overseas orders more than doubled, despite the lackluster world economy, latest company data showed.
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New Definition of High-Performance DC-DC Converters
The intreXis Boardnet Conveter Platform is a new definition of high-performance DC-DC converters and is now also available in the 150 W clas…
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Alstom to Deliver Four Additional Pendolino High-Speed Trains to NTV
Alstom and NTV have signed a contract for the purchase of four Pendolino trains and related maintenance services for NTV’s entire fleet of P…
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Industrial Ethernet Switches for Reliable Communication in Harsh Environments
With its new Scalance XP-200 product line, Siemens offers compact Industrial Ethernet switches for the setup of electrical line, star and ri…
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The BARRIERS Report
The BARRIERS Report published by HackTrain highlights the key features that prevent innovation from flourishing in the rail industry.
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Loading on Russian Railways' Network Amounts to 105.9million Tons
According to the latest figures, loading on Russian Railways in August 2016 amounted to 105.9 million tons, 0.7% more thanAugust 2015.
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Quito Metro: Highest Metro System in the World Currently Under Construction
In Quito, Ecuador, one of the highest metro systems in the world is currently being built. The quito metro is expected to be operational by …
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Customised Railway Power Supplies from intreXis
intreXis supplies customised railway power supplies, providing solutions specific to your needs by applying its world class power design cap…
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Station Improvements for Eastern Taiwan to Accommodate Travellers
In the future, Hualien Station will have separate pathways for arriving and departing travellers, and an elevated walkway that crosses over …
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VIA Rail Sees Increased Revenues as Canadians Choose Smarter Way to Travel
VIA Rail welcomed 26,000 more passengers from April to June 2016 than during the same period of 2015 and Canadians travelled 7.2million more…
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Network Rail Use Virtual Reality Technology to Redevelop Major Station
Network Rail is using virtual reality technology to save time and money and improve safety as it prepares to redevelop one of Britain’s majo…
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Alstom to Maintain Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit System
Alstom has been selected by Rideau Transit Maintenance General Partnership (RTM) to maintain the city of Ottawa’s light rail transit system
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FTA Issues Final Buy America Policy
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently issued final Buy America policy guidance and adv…
