Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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DIN Rail Power Supplies for Harsh Industrial Environments
Further to the proven standard features, this module offers additional technical optimisations for the use in switching cabinets. DIN rail p…
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TE Connectivity to Supply High-Voltage Roofline Equipment for Stadler SMILE Trains
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has been selected by train manufacturer Stadler to supply high-voltage roo…
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On-Board WiFi Specialist 21net Acquired by Alstom
Alstom has signed a purchase agreement for the acquisition of 21net, from the Innovacom fund and other investors. 21net is a provider of on-…
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#PressforProgress on International Women's Day 2018
Katie Holland, President of Women in Transport, discusses the importance of getting more women into male-dominated fields and tells us to #p…
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Mechan Signs Five Year Deal with Hitachi Rail
Heavy lifting equipment specialist, Mechan, has secured an exclusive maintenance contract with Hitachi Rail. The Sheffield-based manufacture…
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Siemens to Build 34 Fully Automated Metro Trains for Vienna
Wiener Linien commissioned Siemens at the end of 2017 with the delivery of 34 fully automated metro trains. The contract also includes the m…
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Infrarail Receives CPD Certification for First Time
The CPD Certification Service has certified Infrarail’s supporting programme of events, allowing content at the exhibition to count towards …
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Australian and NSW Governments Confirm Western Sydney Airport Rail Link
The Turnbull and Berejiklian Governments have jointly committed to the first stage of the Western Sydney Airport Rail Link from St Marys to …
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This Year at Middle East Rail 2018
Now in its 12th year, Middle East Rail has grown to become the most significant rail event in the region, and one not to be missed. Dedicate…
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Promelectronica Unveils New Application for Wheel Sensor DKU ‘Koldun’
Within the ARSCIS system the DKU ‘Koldun’ wheel sensor detects axles, and determines the direction and speed of rolling stock. The main bene…
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Thales: Putting Big Data to Work for Transport Operators and Passengers
Thales transforms passenger information into an asset by making sense of the data. Its big data analytics platform for public transport meas…
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First Coradia Polyvalent Train for Algeria Enters Commercial Service
Mr. Abdelghani Zalene, Algeria’s Minister of Public Works and Transport, today celebrated the commercial entry into service of the first Cor…
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New Locomotive Concept Unveiled for the German Rail Freight Market
The Smartron has already received approval for operating in Germany. The locomotives can now be ordered and will be delivered beginning late…
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DIN Rail Module HSA50 for Rough Environmental Conditions
The MTM Power DIN rail module HSA50 has been designed as a universal compact power supply with AC- (90…264 VAC) and DC (120…340 VDC) wide in…
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Vivarail to Build Upcycled D-Trains for West Midlands Trains
UK company Vivarail, the designers and manufacturers of the Class 230 D-Train, has entered into an agreement with West Midlands Trains to bu…
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Siemens to Provide CBTC System for Line 14 of the Grand Paris Express
RATP (Régie autonome des transports parisiens), the operator of the Paris metro in France, has placed an order with Siemens for the CBTC sys…
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Exhibitors Lined Up for Infrarail 2018
With rail infrastructure in the UK currently a busy and challenging market, exhibitors recognise the high value of having a presence at Infr…
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London's Elizabeth Line Reaches Testing Milestone
Crossrail and Transport for London (TfL) have hailed a major milestone for Europe’s largest infrastructure project as the first new Elizabet…
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Canada's TransLink Accelerates Delivery of New SkyTrain Cars
TransLink, along with its provincial and federal partners, are accelerating the purchase of 28 additional SkyTrain cars on the Expo and Mill…
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DB Opens its First Carbon-Neutral Depot for ICE Trains in Cologne
Deutsche Bahn has invested around 220 million euros into this carbon-neutral depot for ICE trains. It was built using largely regional mater…
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Network Rail: Keeping Trains Moving in Snow and Ice
With snow and ice forecast in parts of Britain this week, here’s a look at how Network Rail help to keep the railway running when temperatur…
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WiFi SPARK Invites Partners to Modernise Retail and Transport Connectivity
WiFi provider WiFi SPARK is looking for rail Systems Integrators to help enable the rail industry to utilise innovative WiFi and analytics s…
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Siemens and Ballard to Jointly Develop Fuel Cell Drive for Trains
Siemens and Ballard Power Systems Inc., a Canadian manufacturer of fuel cells, plan the joint development of a fuel cell drive for trains.
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Acquisition Secures Carillion's Network Rail Contracts
A significant number of Carillion's Network Rail contracts have been acquired by Amey Rail Limited, after the company went into liquidation …