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Greater Anglia: New Intercity Train Completes Test Run
One of the new Greater Anglia intercity electric multiple units manufactured by Stadler has successfully completed a daylight test run.
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Low-Emission Locomotives Enter Service on California Northern Railroad
Genesee & Wyoming Inc (G&W) have announced two new Tier 4 compliant low-emission locomotives are now in service with subsidiary company CFNR…
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More Trains: DB Is Expanding Its Intercity Fleet by 17 New Double-Decker Trains
Deutsche Bahn is speeding up the development of its long-distance services and has made a quick decision to purchase 17 double-decker trains…
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Rail Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Zero-Emission Technology
UK: Rail Minister Andrew Jones has reaffirmed the government's commitment to zero-emission technology for greener rail journeys.
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China’s Virtual Rail Transit System Put Through Its Paces in Doha
CRRC's virtual rail transit system has shown good performance in the hot conditions of Doha, Qatar, after testing began on 17 July 2019.
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Industry Insider Week 29 – 11 Must-Read Rail Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 29: Stadler celebrate the roll-out of the new KISS train and supply 80 TRAMLINK trams to Milan.
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Deutsche Bahn Will Resume Acceptance of ICE 4 Trains
Siemens, Bombardier and Deutsche Bahn have come to an agreement regarding the ICE 4 fleet. DB will resume acceptance of the fleet right away…
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Alstom to Supply Train Control and Traction Systems to Nanjing Metro
China: Alstom has been contracted by Nanjing Metro to supply the train control and traction systems for the driverless Line 7.
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BART Trains Get Bike Straps Encouraging Active Travel
Following successful testing BART says it will fit all of its trains with new bike straps, which customers prefer over U-shaped rubber docks…
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First Upgraded Class 175 DMU Back in Service for TfW
The first of the 27 Class 175 DMUs manufactured by Alstom between 1999 and 2001 has been upgraded and has re-entered passenger service.
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Hungarian Railways Gets Its First Stadler KISS
Stadler and Hungarian Railways celebrated the roll out of the first KISS double-decker (part of an order of 11) due to enter service in 2020…
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Czech Republic: RegioJet Announces Increase in Passengers
RegioJet is expanding their fleet to increas capacity due to a 12 percent increase of passengers travelling on their long-distance trains.
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Stadler to Supply 80 TRAMLINK Trams to Milan
Stadler has won the tender for a framework agreement to supply up to 80 TRAMLINK trams to Milan. The initial order would be for 30 units.
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Industry Insider Week 28 – 10 Must-Read Rail Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 28: Alstom supplies final 'Jazz' train, traction systems for 222 metro cars and delivers training.
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Stadler Wins Tender for 12 FLIRT Trains in Poland
Success for Stadler in Poland: the Swiss company has won a tender to supply PKP Intercity with 12 FLIRT electric multiple units.
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Alstom to Supply Traction Systems to Xian Metro's Line 5
Alstom has won a contract to supply the traction systems for the metro vehicles for phases one and two of the new Line 5 in Xian, China.
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Trenitalia Receives Last Alstom Jazz Train
Alstom and Trenitalia have celebrated the delivery of the final Jazz train that will improve regional and commuter services in Italy.
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Greater Anglia's Bombardier Fleet Begins Testing
The first Bombardier Aventra train for Greater Anglia has started testing, for performance and safety, and will enter service later this yea…
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Munich Orders 73 Additional Avenio Trams from Siemens
Munich has ordered 73 Siemens Avenio trams as part of a framework agreement option dating back to 2015. Delivery will commence in 2021.
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Hamburg Buys Additional 32 DT5 Metro Trains
Hamburg has ordered an additional 32 DT5 metro trains from the Alstom-Bombardier consortium. They will enter service from January 2021.
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Vivarail Battery Train Wins Environment Award
Vivarail's Class 320 battery train and fast charging system have won the 2019 Rail Industry Innovation Award in the Environment category.
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Stadler to Supply 55 FLIRT Akku Trains to NAH.SH
Stadler has won a green technology bid in Germany and will now supply 55 FLIRT Akku trains to NAH.SH with an option for 50 more.
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Industry Insider Week 26 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 26: A look at UNIFE's most recent Vision Paper, Bombardier NINA trains undergo modernisation and more
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China: Testing Successful for CRRC Carbon-Fibre Metro
China: CRRC has announced it has successfully completed testing for its carbon-fibre metro that it says will set the trend for future metros…