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New Detection System for Improving Safety at Railway Crossings
A new ultrasonic system for identifying fatigue cracks on points and switches at railway crossings has been developed by TWI Ltd...
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Multi-Million Tech Competition Launched to Improve Rail Journeys
£7.9 million is on offer to develop cutting-edge ways to improve the network for passengers in the next round of the Accelerating Innovation…
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UK: New Technology to Ease Overcrowding on Carriages
Passengers can expect easier and more comfortable journeys on the London Overground following the introduction of new technology to ease ove…
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Frauscher Presents Modern Axle Counting System in Bulgaria
At the event in Sofia, Frauscher presented its latest and most innovative solutions, including the modern axle counting system. The company’…
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Siemens USA Opens New Locomotive Service Hub in Delaware
Siemens is opening a new Locomotive Service facility in New Castle, Delaware that will operate as the company’s digital service, supply chai…
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Bombardier China to Provide Propulsion Technology for Nanchang Metro
Nanchang Metro aims to accommodate a passenger increase by extending lines and adding additional vehicles. In support of this project, Bomba…
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Rail Institute Compiles Report on Production of Light-Weight Bogies
An ambitious plan to double the amount of European freight carried by rail could depend on the development of light-weight bogies produced u…
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Hyperloop One Successfully Tests First Passenger Pod
As the only company in the world that has built an operational Hyperloop system, Hyperloop One continues to make history with the successful…
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UK: Hitachi’s New Intercity Trains Pass Digital Technology Tests
Hitachi’s new intercity trains, due to enter passenger service this autumn, have passed tests to run their digital technology required by th…
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Transport for NSW Partners with Google to Provide Real-Time Transit Information
This is the first real-time transit information for Google Maps in Australia, making it even easier for customers to plan their trips.
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Chinese Electric Locomotive Obtains EEU Certification
CRRC's new electric train, the China-Belarus No. 2 electric locomotive, has obtained the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) vehicle safety standa…
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Commuting in Kuala Lumpur Faster and Easier Thanks to Bombardier
With the entry into service of the BOMBARDIER CITYFLO 650 rail control solution on the new second phase of Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit’s…
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East Coast Mainline Train First with Baseline 3 ETCS-Compatible Technology
Angel Trains Ltd has delivered the first UK Designated Body (DeBo) certified Class 180 train fitted with the new European Train Control Syst…
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Bombardier Awarded Melbourne Metro High-Capacity Signalling Contract
The Andrews Labor Government’s $11 billion Melbourne Metro Tunnel project will install 55 kilometres of next-generation, high-capacity signa…
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Arriva Wins Northern Rail Concession in the Netherlands
Arriva, a leading pan-European passenger transport company, has announced that it will operate the regional rail transport in the north of t…
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Alstom and SNCF Réseau Collaborate on Traffic Management Tool
Following a call to tender launched in 2016, SNCF Réseau has selected Alstom to design a new operational traffic management tool.
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China Railway Pilot Run of New Energy Trains
China Railway is testing new energy trains that are capable of running on grid power and of using batteries to make them more versatile.