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Northern to Equip Trains with Data Collection Kits to Improve Network Maintenance

Northern to Equip Trains with Data Collection Kits to Improve Net...

Northern has announced plans to equip up to 40 of its trains with data collection kits to improve predictive maintenance on the rail network.

Škoda Group to Develop Smart and Automated Depots

Škoda Group to Develop Smart and Automated Depots

Škoda Group's latest project will focus on incorporating automated technologies into a comprehensive smart depot ecosystem for tram operators.

Hitachi Rail to Provide Onboard Digital Signalling for SNCF’s TGV-M Fleet

Hitachi Rail to Provide Onboard Digital Signalling for SNCF’...

Hitachi Rail has signed a new framework agreement to provide onboard digital signalling equipment for SNCF's TGV-M fleet. 

UK: GTR Class 387 Completes Static Testing with ETCS Signalling

UK: GTR Class 387 Completes Static Testing with ETCS Signalling

The first of Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR) Class 387 Great Northern Electrostar trains has completed static testing retrofitted with ETCS.

China: Alstom Demonstrates New Propulsion System on Chengdu Line 7

China: Alstom Demonstrates New Propulsion System on Chengdu Line ...

Alstom NUG Propulsion System Co. has successfully applied its silicon carbide and permanent magnet motor propulsion system on a demo train.

DB ESG to Deliver Tram Safety Improvement Programme in Manchester

DB ESG to Deliver Tram Safety Improvement Programme in Manchester

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has appointed DB ESG to deliver the tram safety improvement programme for its Metrolink service.

ETCS Level 2 Testing Underway for Queensland’s Cross River Rail Project

ETCS Level 2 Testing Underway for Queensland’s Cross River ...

The Cross River Rail project has reached new milestones in testing ETCS Level 2 signalling on the Shorncliffe Line in South East Queensland. 

Brightline Implements SpaceX’s Starlink Wi-Fi Service

Brightline Implements SpaceX’s Starlink Wi-Fi Service

Brightline has become the first passenger rail service to offer Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency broadband service on its trains. 

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