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2 Tonne Tesla Vs 2000 Tonne Train - Who Wins?
Sensonic illustrates how Distributed Acoustic Sensing could give rail controllers vital time to intervene and prevent potential accidents.
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Steam Locomotive Operates with Digital Signalling in Industry First
A steam locomotive has successfully run using Hitachi Rail’s European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling technology.
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Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT Present Progress on Rail Improvements
Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT have presented a detailed update on their ongoing rail improvement efforts on the Northeast Corridor.
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Join Us at Train & Rail in Stockholm
Althen Sensors & Controls will showcase railway measurement solutions at Train & Rail in Stockholm from 6 to 8 May 2025 (booth A01:19).
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Power Upgrades Underway to Support New Piccadilly Line Trains
UK Power Networks Services is delivering High Voltage power network upgrades to support new rolling stock on London's Piccadilly line.
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East Midlands Railway Rolls Out Refurbished Class 170 Train
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has unveiled its first fully refurbished Class 170 train as part of a 23 million GBP programme.
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FirstGroup Calls for Passenger Protections in UK Rail Reform Plans
FirstGroup has emphasised the importance of safeguarding passenger interests as the sector transitions to Great British Railways (GBR).
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Stadler to Deliver Hybrid Trains in Southern France
Stadler has signed a contract with Région Sud to supply eight customised hybrid multiple units for Chemins de fer de Provence (CP).
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Taiwan: Alstom to Deliver Driverless Signalling System for Taichung Blue Line
Alstom has secured a 159 million USD contract to deliver a driverless CBTC signalling system for the Taichung Metro’s Blue Line.
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US DOT Terminates $63.9M Texas High-Speed Rail Grant
The US DOT has withdrawn a 63.9 million USD federal grant originally allocated to Amtrak for the Texas High-Speed Rail Corridor project.
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Ireland: Preferred Route Announced for Luas Cork Light Rail Line
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has published the Emerging Preferred Route (EPR) for the proposed Luas Cork light rail system.
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CRRC Produces China’s First Six-Car Urban Rail Express Train
CRRC has officially completed the first six-car urban rail express train for the Chongqing Metro Line 15.
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IN PICTURES: Sydney Metro Confirms Designs for Six New Stations
Sydney Metro has confirmed the final designs for six new stations along the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line.
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Ontario: Track Upgrades Complete at West Harbour GO Rail Station
The Government of Ontario has completed construction upgrades at West Harbour GO Station in Hamilton on the Lakeshore West corridor.
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HS2 Completes Tunnel Extensions Designed to Avoid Sonic Booms
HS2 contractors have constructed portal extensions on the Chiltern Tunnel to reduce micro-pressure waves produced by high-speed trains.
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RailSoft – Safety and Full Control Over Railway Employees' Documents
The RailSoft system from Petrosoft.pl helps rail employees maintain full compliance by managing documents and authorisations.
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Choose a Specialist. Choose cn-mobility.
cn-mobility works with existing fleets to help operators modernise their passenger information systems and improve passenger experience.
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Coventry Very Light Rail Set for City Centre Demonstration
RailAdventure UK has been appointed to operate the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) vehicle during its upcoming city centre demonstration.
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Stadler Reaches Long-Term Agreement for Future of Berlin Plant
The future of Stadler's Berlin plant has been secured following an agreement with employee representatives, and the IG Metall trade union.
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Caltrain Ridership Increases Following Electrification
Ridership is up over 40% on the California Bay Area’s Caltrain rail service following its electrification.
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CPK Selects Contractor for Poland’s Longest High-Speed Rail Tunnel
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has contracted a consortium led by PORR to construct a new high-speed rail tunnel in Łódź.
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Asset Work Bank Planning for Signalling at Network Rail
Rail BI has transformed how Network Rail plans its signalling assets, improving accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration.
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Hitachi Rail Gains Contract Extension to Maintain Class 385 Fleet in Scotland
Hitachi Rail has secured a seven-year extension to its maintenance contract for ScotRail’s Class 385 electric train fleet.
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CRRC Ziyang Delivers Diesel Locomotives to Mozambique
CRRC Ziyang has shipped SDD1 diesel locomotives to Mozambique, marking the first Chinese-manufactured diesel locomotives in the country.
