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India: Hitachi Rail to Supply Autonomous Digital Signalling for Chennai Metro
Hitachi Rail has been awarded a contract to deliver the digital signalling for Phase 2 of the Chennai Metro Rail Project in India.
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Hungary: Alstom Equips 36 MÁV-START Electric Trains with ETCS Level 2
Alstom has retrofitted the first 36 of 59 MÁV-START electric trains with its Atlas ETCS solution in order to increase speed and safety.
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DfT-Funded Project Reduces NOx Emissions from Diesel Trains
A feasibility project led by Porterbrook and Eminox to to help reduce NOx emissions in enclosed stations has delivered positive results.
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UK: RSSB to Use AI to Predict Low Adhesion Track Conditions
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) and the University of Sheffield are developing an AI tool to predict low adhesion track condition…
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Montréal Metro to Be Equipped with New Train Control System
STM has announced that over 565 million CAD is being invested to equip the Montréal Metro with a new train control system.
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Hyundai Movex to Install Mechanical Gap Fillers for Sydney Metro City & Southwest
Sydney Metro has contracted Hyundai Movex to install mechanical gap fillers at stations for the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project.
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Industry-Academia Collaboration to Improve Rail Depot Efficiency
EMR and the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre are developing a simulation tool to improve depot efficiency.
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Italy: RFI Signs Agreement to Install ERTMS Onboard Trains
Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) has signed an agreement with Hitachi, Mermec, Progress Rail and Alstom to install ERTMS onboard its trains.
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DB Improves Regional Passenger Experience with Real-Time Capacity Information
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is introducing real-time occupancy information displays on regional routes for the very first time.
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BMDV and DB Advance Planning for Germany's Digital Railway
BMDV and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have agreed to increase the financing for Germany's digital railway from 1.7 billion to 2.7 billion EUR.
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Alstom Partners with Air Products to Bring Hydrogen Trains to Czech Republic
Alstom and Air Products have signed an MoU to accelerate the deployment of hydrogen trains in the Czech Republic.
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Bristol Temple Meads Launches Audio Guide for Sight Impaired Travellers
Network Rail has launched an audio guide to help blind and partially sighted people navigate their way around Bristol Temple Meads Station.
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Adif Researches Potential of Synthetic Sleepers
Adif is trialling the use of synthetic sleepers to assess whether they have the potential to become a viable alternative to wooden sleepers.
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Hitachi Rail Receives Two New Contracts for Bi-Standard Cab Signalling
Hitachi Rail has been chosen to equip digital bi-standard cab signalling technology on SNCF and Eurostar trains.
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Portugal: Alstom to Supply Signalling for Metro do Porto Yellow Line Extension
Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply the signalling systems for the Metro do Porto yellow line extension in Porto, Portugal.
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DfT Funding to Advance the Development of Sustainable Self-Charging Trains
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) is funding a series of projects to advance the future of Britain's rail network.
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Siemens to Install CBTC Signalling on Hamburg's U2 and U4 Lines
Siemens Mobility will install its digital Trainguard MT CBTC solution on lines U2 and U4 of the Hamburg subway.
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Serco Caledonian Sleeper Service Implements CAF's LeadMind
CAF's LeadMind platform is improving services on the Serco Caledonian Mk5 Sleeper fleet by providing real-time remote monitoring alerts.
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French Government Funds NS2F Signalling Project
A Thales-led NS2F consortium is developing an efficient and low-cost digital rail signalling and network operation system.
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Work Begins to Fit ETCS to a DB Cargo Class 66 Freight Locomotive
The latest European Train Control System (ETCS) is being fitted to a DB Cargo UK freight locomotive for the East Coast Digital Programme.
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UK: Northern Installs Real-Time Data Collection Tech on 'Intelligent Train'
Northern has completed its first ‘Intelligent Train,’ installing technology such as LIDAR horizon scanning cameras on a Class 150 unit.
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Alstom and SMRT Sign MoU to Improve Rail Operations in Singapore
Alstom is collaborating with SMRT Trains to explore advanced technologies that can improve railway operations and maintenance in Singapore.
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UK: Construction to Begin on Global Centre of Rail Excellence Next Year
The GCRE has officially acquired the former Nant Helen opencast site and Onllwyn Washery in South Wales, paving the way for construction.