Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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Stadler Wins First Maintenance Contract in the US
Stadler has won its first US maintenance contract: Stadler will maintain 8 FLIRT trains and the Silver Line depot for DART for 15 years.
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Talgo UK's Longannet Factory Site Gets Go-Ahead
Talgo UK is pleased that the planning application allowing the company to establish a manufacturing base in Longannet has been successful.
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Bombardier Reveals New Test Centre in Germany
Bombardier has revealed a new test centre at its site in Bautzen, Germany, that will be its serial production centre of competence.
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ADIF to Reduce Carbon Footprint by up to 86% by 2030
Adif says it wants to reduce its carbon footprint by 86 percent by 2030, taking into account its plans to purchase green electricity.
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Désirée Baer to Take Over as CEO of SBB Cargo
Desiree Baer is to be the new CEO of SBB Cargo, starting in March 2020. Her appointment will be preceded by a one-month introductory period.
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Stadler Board Nominates Doris Leuthard
Stadler's board of directors has nominated former President of Switzerland, Doris Leuthard, to join it starting in April 2020.
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Workplace Medical Health Screening – MECX Medical
MECX Medical support your business by providing your employees with regular medical health screening programs for a happy workforce.
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Workplace Drug & Alcohol Testing – MECX Medical
MECX Medical Drug & Alcohol Testing Programs are straightforward, simple and backed by a rapid results turnaround service.
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Deutsche Bahn Agrees Purchase of 30 High-Speed Trains · Sigrid Nikutta Joins DB
The Deutsche Bahn supervisory board has agreed a €100m investment in 30 new trains. Dr Sigrid Nikutta, head of BVB, will join DB in 2020.
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Industry Insider Week 44 · 8 Must-Read Rail News Stories
All the important rail news from around the world, including Germany's first digital interlocking for a long-distance rail service.
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The United Kingdom’s Railway Improvements for 2020
The British rail operators have jointly published a report outlining investments in rolling stock and infrastructure for 2020 and beyond.
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Talgo to Establish Manufacturing Base in Scotland
Talgo has signed a framework agreement with Transport Scotland and Scottish Enterprise for a manufacturing base in Longannet, Fife.
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Vivarail's Ongoing Success Leads to Expansion
Vivarail has announced expansion plans with a move to Southam. It has out-grown its premised at Long Marston thanks to a growing order book.
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Wabtec Celebrates 'Make in India' Project Milestones
Wabtec has announced 2 milestones for its India operations at IREE 2019. For example, its Indian factory has been operating for a year now.
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Spanish Train Manufacturer Talgo Establishes Talgo UK
Spanish train manufacturer Talgo has established Talgo UK with Jon Veitch as its new MD. It aims to build an 'all Britain' supply chain.
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Alstom Ubunye Inaugurates Rail Factory in South Africa
Alstom Ubunye has opened its rail factory in Ekurhuleni. It will supply components to Gibela Rail where the PRASA trains are being built.
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Matt Byrne New Head of Bombardier Transportation UK
Matt Byrne is the new president for the UK region of Bombardier Transportation and the Chair of Bombardier Transportation UK Ltd.
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NCHSR Rebrands to Reflect Broader Transport Remit
The NCHSR rebrands to reflect its broader remit. It will now be known as the National College for Advanced Transport & Infrastructure.
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Brigitte Zypries Joins Bombardier Transportation Supervisory Board
Brigitte Zypries has joined the supervisory board of Bombardier Transportation. She was previously a member of the supervisory board at DB.
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Stadler Enters Asian Market with Indonesian Joint Venture
Stadler has signed a joint venture with PT INKA in Indonesia, which marks the Swiss company's entry into the southeast Asian market.
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More Green Energy for Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn (DB) have renewed their commitment to green energy across the network by signing an agreement with the Nordsee Ost wind farm.
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Global Centre for Rail Excellence Backed by Welsh Politicians
Proposals for a new Global Centre for Rail Excellence in South Wales has received a boost after backing from five prominent Welsh politician…
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Uncertainty Following West Coast Partnership Award
One week after the cancellation of the new South Eastern franchise, DfT has awarded First Trenitalia with the West Coast Partnership.
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Deutsche Bahn Completes 2020 Timetable
Deutsche Bahn has completed the 2020 timetable for its network after having received more than 72,000 applications for track access slots.