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RDG: Building the UK’s Net Zero Railway Will Create 6,000 Jobs
A study commissioned by the RDG has found that building the UK’s net zero railway could lead to the creation of approximately 6,000 jobs.
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HS2 Announces Phase 2a Design and Delivery Partner Shortlist
HS2 has published a shortlist of bidders for the Phase 2a Design and Delivery Partner contract. The winner will be announced next summer.
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Czech Railway Test Track to See €20 Million Investment
The Czech-based Railway Research Institute, VUZ, is set to invest €20 million on their railway test track in a bid to reduce emissions.
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Innovation and Maintenance Will Take Centre Stage at SIFER
308 exhibitors have signed up to take part and showcase their latest innovations and expertise at the 12th edition of SIFER.
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RIA Sets Out Six Key Actions for UK Government Ahead of Spending Review
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has set out six key actions for UK Government ahead of its Spending Review next week.
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Kazakhstan: SilkWay Transit Orders 22 STM Electric Freight Locomotives
Sinara Transport Machines’ (STM) Trading House has signed an agreement with SilkWay Transit to deliver 22 2ES7 Black Granite locomotives.
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Livestream: STAUFF Innovations and Highlights
STAUFF are holding an exclusive Livestream on Tuesday 16 November 2021 to present and demonstrate a selection of the latest innovations.
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Light Rail Systems Can Help Urban Areas Recover Post-Pandemic
A new report says that protecting light rail services is key to ensuring towns and cities recover from the impact of Covid-19.
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Alstom Citadis X05 Trams Ordered for Ile-de-France's T1-Line
Ile-de-France Mobilités and RATP have ordered 37 Alstom Citadis X05 trams for the Ile-de-France T1-Line in an order worth 130 million euros.
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How aROK 8110 is Revolutionizing Railway AI Computing and Intelligent Surveillance
NEXCOM introduces the most cutting-edge member of the aROK railway computer family, the aROK 8110.
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Brightline Begins Testing Ahead of Return to Service in Florida
Brightline has begun testing its full operating train schedule between West Palm Beach and Miami in preparation for its return to service.
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Night Tube to Resume on Central and Victoria Lines in November
London’s Night Tube will resume service on the Central and Victoria lines from 27 December on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Southeastern Services Begin under Operator of Last Resort
Southeastern services begin under the government's Operator of Last Resort following last month's franchise breach announcement.
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To Build or Not to Build? The Uncertain Future of HS2's Eastern Leg
In this month's column, Jonn Elledge muses on the future of HS2's eastern leg and the political tug of war taking place behind the scenes.
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Rail Passenger Service Contracts Day Announced for UK
Next month the first phase of industry engagement on the UK’s new passenger service contracts (PSCs) will begin.
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Stadler Signs First Contract in New Zealand
KiwiRail has signed a long-term framework agreement with Stadler, with a first call off for 57 diesel mainline locomotives.
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KfW IPEX-Bank Co-arranges Financing of Shunting Locomotives
KfW IPEX-Bank co-arranges financing of 50 new SmartHybrid and 53 existing modern shunting locomotives to be acquired by Nexrail.
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Hitachi Rail and Linbrooke to Design Gloucester Digital Signalling Solution
Network Rail has awarded Hitachi Rail and Linbrooke S a contract to design a digital signalling solution for the Gloucester area.
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First Automatic Train Runs at Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress
The world’s first self-operating train, the digital S-Bahn, has made its first run at the opening of ITS in Hamburg.
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Munich Municipal Utilities Order Six Hybrid Track Vehicles from Robel
Robel will supply six four-axle work vehicles for maintenance work in tunnels to the Munich municipal utilities company Stadtwerke München G…
