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HS2 Launches Second TBM to Tunnel Under London
A second 140 metre long, 2,050 tonnes tunnel boring machine (TBM) has begun its journey across London for HS2.
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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.
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Tallymatics Participates in GNSS Augmentation Webinar
Tallymatics recently co-hosted a webinar focused on Global Navigation Satellite System Augmentation Technology, alongside GPS World.
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Poland: PKP Intercity Takes Over First 6 EffiShunter 300 Locomotives
Poland: PKP Intercity has taken over the first six of ten EffiShunter 300 shunting locomotives from Czech manufacturer CZ Loko.
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Consultation Launched over Revised West Midlands Rail Investment Strategy
The West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) has revised its strategy on how to grow and develop the region’s rail network over the next 30 years…
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HS2 Workforce Closes In on 30,000 Milestone
HS2’s workforce has almost hit the 30,000 mark. This is down to the recruitment of 2,300 new employees in the last three months.
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CHSRA to Restructure Track and Systems Procurement Due to Economic Challenges
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has said it would let the current track and systems procurement expire in order to restructure it.
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ACB-3000, 2 Milliseconds Switching When One Line Fails
The ACB-3000 from Premium PSU is an ultrafast two lines static transfer switch. It selects the appropriate line in case one of them fails.
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European DAC Day Conference Brings Migration a Step Closer
At the European DAC Day conference attendees discussed how operational DAC migration can be achieved across Europe by 2030.
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Alstom to Open New Regional Office in Saudi Arabia
Alstom is expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia by opening a new regional office and HealthHub digital centre in Riyadh.
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Network Rail Trials Laser and Plasma Train to Blast Leaves Off the Line
Network Rail has been testing whether laser beams and superheated plasma jets could be effective at clearing leaves off railway lines.
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Fully Electric Rail Operator Lumo Marks First Anniversary with Two Key Achievements
Lumo has attracted one million passengers and seen rail overtake air travel as the preferred mode of transport between Edinburgh and London.
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UK: Govia Thameslink Railway Begins ETCS Retrofit of Class 387 Fleet
Govia Thameslink Railway has sent its first Class 387/1 Great Northern train for ETCS upgrading as part of the East Coast Digital Programme.
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Mechan Jack Production Reaches Record Levels
Mechan is enjoying a bumper year for lifting jacks, producing an unprecedented 122 jacks in just twelve months!
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California High-Speed Rail Board Awards Design Contract for Central Valley Stations
The CHSRA's Board of Directors awarded the design and support services contract for the 4 Central Valley stations on the high-speed line.
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Czech Republic: Alstom to Recruit and Train 200 Welders
Alstom is recruiting 200 welders for its Česká Lípa site in the Czech Republica as part of its plans to hire 7,500 new recruits this year.
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Successes of the International Railway Forum & Conference
A look back on the sessions and successes of the International Rail Forum & Conference, which took place on 5–7 October 2022 in Prague.
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Last of Elizabeth Line Central Section Stations Opens
Bond Street Elizabeth line station opened today, 24 October, with the first Elizabeth line service arriving at the station at 5.47am.
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How to Remove Cable Ties Safely from Wiring Harnesses
HellermannTyton's new cutting tool provides a safe way of removing plastic cable ties applied to wiring harnesses and cable assemblies.
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Sydney Metro West Welcomes First Tunnel Boring Machines
Sydney Metro West's first tunnel boring machines have arrived at The Bays Station to carve out 11-kilometre tunnels to Sydney Olympic Park.
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CRRC's High-Speed Maglev System Presented at InnoTrans
CRRC presented its high-speed maglev system, which is capable of reaching speeds of up to 600 km/h, at InnoTrans in Berlin.
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Final Tracks Laid for Grand Paris Express Line 14 North
RATP teams are laying the last 150 metres of track for line 14 north at the site of the future Saint-Denis Pleyel station in Paris.
