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New Infrared Technology to Reduce Dwell Times in Sydney
Downer installs Dwell Track system at Wynyard Station in Sydney to optimise passenger flow and safety on platforms.
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Alstom Training at Ajman University a Success
Following a MoU Alstom and Ajman University (UAE) signed in February, Alstom has trained 15 students and is now offering apprenticeships.
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UK: Cutting-Edge Experimental Rail Facility Gets Funding
The UK government has agreed to contribute 11 million GBP in funding towards the new Institute for High Speed Rail and System Integration.
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DB Starts 3D Printing Heavy Metal Components
Deutsche Bahn is now able to manufacture heavy components made of metal using 3D printing. A single component can weigh up to 17kg.
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Uber Transit Gives Denver Residents Integrated Mobility
Uber Transit allows passengers in Denver to use the Uber app to plan journeys and buy tickets for transit in-app for a seamless experience.
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Alstom to Equip Harsco Rail Vehicles for SBB with ETCS
Alstom will equip eleven Harsco Rail Europe maintenance vehicles for SBB (Swtizerland) with its ATLAS 200 Baseline 3 ETCS solution.
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SBB Cargo Launches Autocouplers
SBB Cargo installs autocouplers to make coupling freight wagons and locomotives more efficient in shunting yards and last-mile operations.
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Vivarail Announces Partnership with Hydrogen Fuel Cell Specialists Arcola Energy
Vivarail has announced a long-term partnership with Arcola Energy to develop a hydrogen train for the UK following the success of its D-Trai…
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Alstom Unveils Highest-Capacity Welding Robot in the Rail Industry
Alstom's Le Creusot site in France, which specialises in train bogies, has unveiled the highest-capacity welding robot in the rail industry.
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218 Russian Railway Stations to have Free Wifi by the End of 2019
The Russian Railways wifi project will see the number of stations in the country with free wifi rise from 136 to 218 by the end of 2019.
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New Algorithm Makes Trains Greener for Chinese New Year
Researchers at the university have created an algorithm to assist trains to run at optimal speeds, while also saving energy.
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Deutsche Bahn Launches HOLOPLOT 'Laser Beam' Passenger Announcements
Deutsche Bahn and the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsbund (RMV) have teamed up with Berlin-based start-up HOLOPLOT. Their innovative audio solution is a…
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Alstom Fits 500th Siemens Vectron Locomotive with ETCS Level 2
Alstom has announced that by the end of 2018 it had fitted and commissioned the 500th Siemens Vectron locomotive with the ETCS level 2 solut…
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Israel Railways Trains to Get Alstom ETCS Level 2 Atlas Solution
French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom has won a contract with Israel Railways (ISR). The company is to design and fit its ETCS Level 2 on…
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Mumbai Metro to Get Alstom CBTC Signalling System
The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd has signed a contract with Alstom for its CBTC signalling system. The system is for the city's metro l…
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UK: New Faster Safer Isolations Technology to Save Time and Improve Worker Safety
Network Rail is rolling out new railway technology across the South Western Railway line. This technology is called Faster Safer Isolations …
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Stadler GUARDIA Train Control System to be Installed on Swiss FLIRT Trains
Stadler and its joint venture ANGELSTAR together developed the GUARDIA train control system. Today, Stadler has announced that FLIRT trains …
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2 Billion Euros for Digital Services Says Russian Railways
Russian Railways Digital Services Investment: Russian Railways has announced its intention to invest around 150 billion roubles (2 billion e…
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80 Percent Green Electricity by 2030 Says Deutsche Bahn
Germany's national rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, which is already the country's largest consumer of green electricity, has announced that 80…
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9 Must-Read Rail News Stories for Week 46
The Railway-News Industry Insider for the week of 12–16 November: all the must-read week’s rolling stock, infrastructure and science and tec…