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Optimizing Rail Velocity with a Fully Mobile, Never-Break Network
Rajant’s wireless broadband network enables constant communication between train and wayside and within the dynamic environments of ever-mov…
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Mechan Lands Prestigious Heathrow Contract
Sheffield’s rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, has secured a contract to supply its flagship lifting jacks to London’s Heathrow Airpor…
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Gothenburg to Get 40 New Alstom Flexity Trams
Västtrafik has ordered 40 new Flexity (M34) trams from Alstom. This order is an option from a contract signed in 2016.
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ScotRail Services to Go into Public Ownership on 1 April 2022
Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth confirmed in a statement to parliament on 9 February that ScotRail would transfer into public ownership.
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UK: New Test Rig Will Expand University of Huddersfield’s Rail Research Capabilities
This summer the University of Huddersfield’s Institute of Railway Research will launch Harold 2.0 – a full-scale bogie test rig.
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Italy: AMT Orders 14 New Trains from Hitachi for Genoa Metro
Hitachi Rail has signed an agreement with AMT to supply Genoa Metro with 14 new trains. These will support the expansion of the Metro.
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Flexible and Intelligent Systems for New Security Levels and Tools in Rail
We need to ensure that rail security system designs are flexible and intelligent enough to constantly adapt to new threats.
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Autonomous Monitoring of Points with the WB-PM Unit
The WB-PM is used for the systematic determination of physical and electrical variables for assessing the system status of an electrically d…
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Spain: CAF and Iberdrola Partner on Hydrogen-Powered Train Project
CAF and Iberdrola have signed a framework agreement to promote the use of green hydrogen in the railway and passenger transport sectors.
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EIB Finances Talgo’s Research and Development Strategy with 35m Euro Green Loan
Talgo has agreed a €35m green loan with the European Investment Bank to finance its research, development and innovation (RDI) strategy.
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Tight and Secure Fit: Carriage Transitions in Railway Technology
Lateral railway carriage transitions are subject to high dynamic stress: protect cables with the FIPLOCK® series from FRÄNKISCHE Industrial …
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Russia: Driverless Trams to Arrive in Moscow Within a Year
Moscow for Transport has announced it aims to begin testing driverless trams in Moscow at the end of the year or into early 2023.
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Italy: Alstom Awarded Line 1 Turin Metro Contract
Alstom has won the contract to supply line 1 of the Turin Metro its latest generation fully driverless train-to-train CBTC system.
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Why Does Internet Access in Public Transport Make Travel Time Productive?
Nomad Digital explores how internet access on public transport can encourage ridership, reduce car dependency, and make transportation more …
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Speed Webinar March ‘22: Prerequisites for Good Cleaning Results
Prerequisites for Good Cleaning Results – The Fundamentals of Cleaning Technology: join BvL Oberflächentechnik GmbH for the free webinar.
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DB Cargo Support Measures Investigated by European Commission
The EC has opened an investigation into whether certain German support measures in favour of DB Cargo are in line with EU state aid rules.
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Hitachi Rail Adapts Digital Interlocking Technology to Meet German Standards
Hitachi Rail has successfully adapted its digital interlocking product to meet German specifications and standards.
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Monitor Vehicles 24/7 with the nROK 6222/VTC 6222 Mobile Computing Solution
NEXCOM introduces the fundamental solution to these concerns with the nROK 6222/VTC 6222, a rugged mobile computer.
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A Look at the Sustainability of Aluminium Honeycomb
Lightweight aluminium honeycomb is an asset to the rail industry, a sector which is increasingly focused on becoming more sustainable.
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German Capital Region to Get Hydrogen Trains
A research contract has been agreed to introduce hydrogen-powered trains on the Heidekrautbahn in the states of Berlin and Brandenburg.
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Finland: VR Group Receives First Dr19 Locomotive from Stadler
The first of 60 Stader Dr19 locomotives ordered by VR Group has arrived in Finland and will now begin a series of rigorous tests.
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Sicily: Webuild Completes Installation of Buttaceta Viaduct on Plaermo-Catania Rail Line
Webuild has completed the installation of the Buttaceto Viaduct on the Bicocca-Catenanuova section of the Palermo-Catania line.
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UK: Weekend Work Begins as East Coast Digital Programme Ramps Up
Weekend work will take place during February and March as part of the East Coast Digital Programme to upgrade tracks and signalling.
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What's So Great about Stratford?
In his January column, Jonn Elledge muses about how former non-entity Stratford (London) became Britain's busiest station in 2020/21.
