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HDR to Manage Utah's FrontRunner Strategic Double Track Project
The Utah Department of Transportation has selected a HDR-led team to manage its FrontRunner Strategic Double Track project.
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Network Rail Completes Track Upgrades in Midland Main Line Tunnels
Network Rail has completed 16 days of major track upgrades in the Clay Cross and Milford tunnels in Derbyshire.
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Green Transition Increases the Need for Freight Wagons
The ongoing emphasis on sustainable development is leading to increased demand in freight wagon manufacturing, claims VR FleetCare.
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Northern to Equip Trains with Data Collection Kits to Improve Network Maintenance
Northern has announced plans to equip up to 40 of its trains with data collection kits to improve predictive maintenance on the rail network…
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Alstom Unveils New Tram Designs for Québec City Tramway
The City of Québec and Alstom have unveiled designs of the proposed new trains for the Québec City Tramway.
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A Balanced Approach to AI Adoption in the Rail Industry and Beyond
This article will discuss how AI is transforming the rail industry, highlighting examples of AI use cases, benefits and potential challenges…
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Philadelphia: I-95 Highway Collapse Highlights Need for Roosevelt Boulevard Subway
The recent collapse of a section of the I-95 highway has highlighted the value of the proposed Roosevelt Boulevard Subway in Philadelphia.
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HellermannTyton’s TAGPU LOOP Tags Mark an Industry First
HellermannTyton has launched a range of cable markers that can be installed during and after assembly, without the need for any cable ties.
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US: Plan Approved for Phase 1 of Austin Light Rail Project
The Austin Transit Partnership, Austin City Council and CapMetro have approved the first phase of the Austin Light Rail project.
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Arriva Netherlands Submits Application for Cross-Border Open Access Rail Service
Arriva Netherlands has applied to start operating its first Open Access international train service between Groningen and Paris.
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Caltrain Begins Testing Electric Trains in Santa Clara
Caltrain's electrification project has commenced testing electric trains operating under power from the overhead lines.
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Škoda Group to Overhaul Eight More Trams from Liberec
Škoda Group will make a general overhaul of another eight trams for the Transport Company of Liberec and Jablonec nad Nisou (DPMLJ).
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CMA: Hitachi's Acquisition of Thales Could Reduce Digital Signalling Options
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally concluded that Hitachi’s acquisition of Thales GTS could reduce competition.
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Škoda Group to Develop Smart and Automated Depots
Škoda Group's latest project will focus on incorporating automated technologies into a comprehensive smart depot ecosystem for tram operator…
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FCH2Rail Project Tests Bi-Mode Hydrogen Train on Spanish Railway Network
The FCH2Rail project has commenced the first test runs of its bi-mode hydrogen train on the Zaragoza-Canfranc line on Spain's rail network.
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Nexus to Upgrade Electrification Equipment for Newcastle Metro
Nexus has contracted Furrer+Frey to renew Newcastle Metro's electrification equipment to help improve the system's reliability.
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Amtrak Applies for Grants to Improve Northeast Corridor and Long Distance Network
Amtrak has submitted applications for FRA funding to advance Northeast Corridor projects and improve reliability on its long-distance networ…
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UK: Work Begins on New Cambridge South Rail Station
Construction is now underway on a new, 4-platform station at Cambridge Biomedical Campus as part of the UK's upcoming East-West Rail route.
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Hitachi Rail to Provide Onboard Digital Signalling for SNCF's TGV-M Fleet
Hitachi Rail has signed a new framework agreement to provide onboard digital signalling equipment for SNCF's TGV-M fleet.
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PowerRail Australia Visits USA
PowerRail recently hosted staff from PowerRail Australia to discuss best practices & strategies following their latest move to a new facilit…
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Alstom Presents New Metro Car for Barcelona at UITP Global Public Transport Summit
Alstom has presented the new Metropolis metro car for Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit…
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Rolling Stock Networking Supports the Railway Children Charity
Rolling Stock Networking and Atkore Flexicon have donated prizes for a raffle to support the Railway Children charity during the event.
