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APTA: US Commuter Rail Industry on Target to Meet PTC Deadline

APTA: US Commuter Rail Industry on Target to Meet PTC Deadline

The American Public Transportation Association says all commuter railroads in the United States are on track to meet the 2020 PTC deadline.

EC Chooses FCH2RAIL Project to Develop Hydrogen Train Prototype

EC Chooses FCH2RAIL Project to Develop Hydrogen Train Prototype

The European Commission has chosen the FCH2RAIL project to explore hydrogen fuel cells for rail vehicles, using Horizon 2020 funding.

Bombardier Launches New Digital Service for Predictive Maintenance

Bombardier Launches New Digital Service for Predictive Maintenanc...

Bombardier has launched a new digital subscription-based predictive maintenance service for railway assets called EBI Sense.

New Rail Research Centre Opens at Birmingham University

New Rail Research Centre Opens at Birmingham University

A new UKRRIN research centre specialising in digital railways systems has opened at the University of Birmingham.

Digital Automatic Coupling Project Enters Test Phase

Digital Automatic Coupling Project Enters Test Phase

The digital automatic coupling project under the consortium DAC4EU has entered the test phase after 4 different prototypes were installed.

SNCF Réseau’s Interlocking Partnership Enters Next Phase

SNCF Réseau’s Interlocking Partnership Enters Next Phase

SNCF Réseau's ARGOS parternship is moving from the research to the development phase with Thales, Alstom and Hitachi as industry partners.

Ground-Breaking for Hydrogen Filling Station for Passenger Trains

Ground-Breaking for Hydrogen Filling Station for Passenger Trains

The ground-breaking ceremony for Germany's second hydrogen refuelling station for passenger trains has taken place in Hesse.

Alstom Now Fully Certified for Latest Onboard and Trackside ETCS Standards

Alstom Now Fully Certified for Latest Onboard and Trackside ETCS ...

Belgorail has certified Alstom for its latest ETCS standard, making Alstom the first fully certified company in the world in this arena.

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