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CRRC Performs Type Test for Permanent Magnet Direct Drive Electric Locomotive
CRRC has successfully run type tests for its newly developed permanent magnet direct drive electric locomotive for passenger operations.
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Innovative Axle Counters for Taiwanese Railway Industry
Frauscher Sensor Technology provides the Taiwanese railway market with optimum solutions such as axle counters for several years now.
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Deutsche Bahn Completes 2020 Timetable
Deutsche Bahn has completed the 2020 timetable for its network after having received more than 72,000 applications for track access slots.
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Industry Insider Week 34 / 35 – 16 Must-Read Rail News Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 34/35: all the latest rail news, including rolling stock, franchise contracts and sensor technology.
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Toronto Transit Commission Retires Articulated Streetcars
The Toronto Transit Commission is retiring its remaining streetcars on 2 September to replace them with accessible, low-floor vehicles.
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Deutsche Bahn to Halve Use of Glyphosate in 2020
Deutsche Bahn says it will halve its use of glyphosate in 2020 and instead focus on more mechanical, manual options for removing weeds.
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intreXis Present Compact 500 W DC-DC Converter with Power Boost
IntreXis has developed a new 500 W DC-DC Converter with Power Boost function. It Sources 1.5 times the nominal output power (750 W).
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Turkey: Stadler Wins EURODUAL Locomotives Contract
Stadler wins first contract IN Turkey: it will supply 7 hybrid EURODUAL locomotives to Körfez Ulaştırma, with the first delivered by 2021.
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DC/DC Converter IP66 - Xtra Dust and Waterproof
The 300W DC/DC converter now features an extremely robust IP66 aluminium housing which protects against dust and water ingress.
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Entire DB Cargo Fleet to Go Digital by 2020
DB Cargo says its entire fleet of 68,000 freight cars will be digital by 2020. The freight cars will be equipped with GPS and sensors.
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Alstom Delivers First Five Léman Express Trains
Alstom has delivered the first five Coradia Polyvalent Léman Express trains to SNCF. They are due to enter service on 15 December 2019.
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SOB and SBB in Co-operation Agreement | Traverso Presentation
SOB and SBB presented their co-operation for two railway lines in Bern. They also presented the Traverso, which will run on the routes.
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Vossloh Sells Locomotives Business to CRRC
CRRC to buy the Vossloh Locomotives business for a sum in the low millions. The transaction has been approved by Vossloh's supervisory board…
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Changsha Maglev Express 2.0 in Final Testing Phase
On 2 August CRRC began the speeding-up tests for Changsha's second-generation maglev train. These tests are the final aspect to be completed…
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A Turnkey Solution to Technical Cleanliness
The OLYMPUS CIX100 cleanliness inspector is an intuitive metrological tool that automatically locates, counts, and measures particle size.
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UK Government Launches Oakervee Review into HS2
The UK government has launched the Oakervee Review into HS2 to determine whether and how the high-speed line should proceed.
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Flat Cars for Deutsche Bahn Sent for Testing
The flat cars Deutsche Bahn ordered from UWC are undergoing testing to ensure they are fit for purpose prior to certification.
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Stadler Wins Tender for 12 FLIRT Trains for PKP Intercity
Stadler has won a contract with PKP Intercity for 12 FLIRT electric multiple units. The contract also includes a 15-year maintenance period.
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ProRail Increases Capacity for 2020 Timetable
Dutch rail infrastructure manager ProRail has created its 2020 timetable with 740m freight trains and a planning tool to increase capacity.
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New Electronic Interlocking at Linz Station
A new electronic interlocking has been put into service at Linz Central Station allowing increased passenger numbers and cargo volume.
