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Northern Demonstrates New Technology to Clear Leaves on the Line

Northern Demonstrates New Technology to Clear Leaves on the Line

Northern and the University of Sheffield have developed new ‘supersonic-cryogenic’ technology that can be fitted onto trains to clear leaves.

GTR Receives ORR Approval to Operate Class 717s with In-Cab ETCS Signalling

GTR Receives ORR Approval to Operate Class 717s with In-Cab ETCS ...

The ORR has given authorisation for Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) to operate its Class 717 fleet with Level 2 ETCS digital signalling.

India: Hitachi Rail to Supply Autonomous Digital Signalling for Chennai Metro

India: Hitachi Rail to Supply Autonomous Digital Signalling for C...

Hitachi Rail has been awarded a contract to deliver the digital signalling for Phase 2 of the Chennai Metro Rail Project in India.

Thales and TCE to Install CBTC Signalling between Brooklyn and Queens

Thales and TCE to Install CBTC Signalling between Brooklyn and Qu...

New York's MTA has contracted Thales and TC Electric to supply CBTC signalling on the metro line between Brooklyn and Queens.

Hungary: Alstom Equips 36 MÁV-START Electric Trains with ETCS Level 2

Hungary: Alstom Equips 36 MÁV-START Electric Trains with ETCS Lev...

Alstom has retrofitted the first 36 of 59 MÁV-START electric trains with its Atlas ETCS solution in order to increase speed and safety. 

DfT-Funded Project Reduces NOx Emissions from Diesel Trains

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. 

UK: RSSB to Use AI to Predict Low Adhesion Track Conditions

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 conditions.

Montréal Metro to Be Equipped with New Train Control System

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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