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Germany to Ban Noisy Freight Train Wagons from 2020

Germany to Ban Noisy Freight Train Wagons from 2020

The German Pro-Rail Alliance welcomes a draft legislation put forward by German transport minister banning noisy freight train wagons by the end of 2020.

India Train Crash: Track Fracture Suspected as Cause of Fatal Derailment

India Train Crash: Track Fracture Suspected as Cause of Fatal Der...

The cause of the India train crash is not yet known, however, according to the Times of India, it is thought that a track fracture could be to blame for...

ERTMS: We’ve all heard of it, but how does it work?

ERTMS: We’ve all heard of it, but how does it work?

ERTMS: This tried and tested system will replace traditional railway signals with a computer display inside every train cab, reducing the costs of...

BNSF and KCS join forces to offer Intermodal Transportation between Mexico and the U.S.

BNSF and KCS join forces to offer Intermodal Transportation betwe...

BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) recently announced a new joint service to offer intermodal transportation connecting the...

Hitachi Intercity Trains Begin Digital Signalling Tests

Hitachi Intercity Trains Begin Digital Signalling Tests

Hitachi Intercity Trains, bound for passenger service on the Great Western route from 2017, have begun testing digital technology designed to create extra..

Amtrak: Thank You for our Best Year Ever!

Amtrak: Thank You for our Best Year Ever!

Amtrak reported exceptionally strong unaudited financial results for the fiscal year which ended on September 30, 2016 (FY 2016), including...

Government Moves to Make Rail Claiming Compensation Easier

Government Moves to Make Rail Claiming Compensation Easier

Rail passengers are more willing and able than ever before to demand and get fair Rail Claiming Compensation if their train is late or cancelled with...

Australia: Three New Stations and up to 3,000 Jobs On Mernda Rail

Australia: Three New Stations and up to 3,000 Jobs On Mernda Rail

The Victorian Government will build three state-of-the-art stations at Marymede, Mernda and Hawkstowe as part of the Mernda Rail Extension Project.

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