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UK: LNER Begins Implementation of New Delay Prediction Tool
LNER has begun the implementation of new machine learning technology to help predict train delays along its routes.
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US: ABB and Stadler Partner on Sustainable Passenger Rail Projects
ABB will supply traction converters and Pro Series Traction Batteries for Metra's and Caltrans' new Stadler trainsets in the US.
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Hitachi Rail Presents HMAX Platform at NVIDIA GTC 2025
Hitachi Rail has presented its HMAX solution at the annual NVIDIA GTC, taking place in San Jose from 17 to 21 March 2025.
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ScotRail Begins Trials of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil
ScotRail has begun trialling Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as an alternative to diesel in one of its Class 156 train units.
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Amtrak Introduces New Features to Mobile App
Amtrak has announced a number of updates to its mobile app, aiming to streamline customer experience and simplify navigation.
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Alstom to Supply 50 Onvia Cab ETCS Units to CZ Loko
Alstom has signed a contract with CZ Loko for the supply of 50 Onvia Cab ETCS onboard units over the next two years.
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MTA Announces Pilot Programme for TrackInspect System
The MTA has announced a new pilot programme with Google Public Sector to further develop its TrackInspect prototype system.
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Hitachi Rail to Upgrade Systems on Lisbon’s Cascais Line
Hitachi Rail has been contracted to upgrade telecommunications and passenger information systems on the Cascais Line in Lisbon, Portugal.
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DB ESG to Trial Hydrogen-Powered Carbon Clean and Capture for Rail
DB ESG has received funding from InnovateUK to look at the effect of hydrogen-powered carbon clean and capture on rail exhaust emissions.
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UK: Hitachi Rail Commercialises New AI Rail Maintenance Technology
Hitachi Rail, alongside partners Connected Places Catapult, have announced the commercialisation of a new AI rail maintenance technology.
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UK: New £8.9 Million Wheel Lathe in Operation at Allerton Depot
A new, 8.9 million GBP wheel lathe is now fully operational at Northern's Allerton TrainCare Centre.
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US: CTA to Pilot Automated ROW Intrusion Detection System
The Chicago Transit Board has approved a $60,000 funding award to STV for the development of a new pilot project to detect ROW intrusions.
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DB Signs Landmark €6.3 Billion Contract for Digital Rail Technology
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has entered into a long-term volume contract with four rail industry companies for the supply of digital rail technology.
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Alstom Completes Major ETCS Level 1 Installation on Ireland’s Rail Network
Alstom has completed the installation of the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 1 on the Dundalk to Greystones line in Ireland.
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Caltrain’s Electric Fleet Exceeds Efficiency Expectations
At its monthly Board of Directors meeting, Caltrain reported that its new electric trains are exceeding efficiency expectations.
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UK: Northern Takes Delivery of Prototype Cab Simulator
Northern has taken delivery of a prototype model of a new, semi-immersive cab simulator developed for the training of new drivers.
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UK: TfL Go App Update to Provide Contactless & Oyster History
TfL has released a new update to its free TfL Go app, allowing users to better track their fare and journey history directly within the app.
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UK: Contactless Payment Coming to 47 More Stations Across the South East
The DfT has announced that an additional 47 stations across the South East of the UK are set to receive contactless ticketing technology.
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Alstom to Deliver Madrid’s First Driverless Metro Line
Alstom been contracted by Metro de Madrid to upgrade the signalling system of Line 6, making it the city's first fully driverless metro line…
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Hitachi Rail to Acquire Omnicom for Digital Asset Management
Hitachi Rail has announced an agreement to acquire Omnicom, a digital rail monitoring business currently owned by Balfour Beatty.
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UK: LiDAR Technology to Enhance Level Boarding on Metro Fleet
Southeastern, Network Rail, and Cordel have partnered to improve platform accessibility for Southeastern’s potential new Metro fleet.
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Live Travel Information Returns to Screens at London Euston Station
Network Rail is trialling the reintroduction of live travel information on the large advertisement screens at London Euston station.
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Google Street View Now Available in London's Busiest Stations
Transport for London (TfL), Network Rail, and Google have collaborated to bring Google Street View to 18 of London’s busiest stations.
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US: Stadler to Modernise Rail Signalling System in Atlanta
MARTA has contracted Stadler to replace its signalling system with an advanced Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) solution.