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New York State: Expansion and Modernisation of Long Island Rail Road
Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of New York State, has announced $2.6 billion of investment to expand the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), including …
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International Union of Railways: Gianluigi Castelli Appointed Chairman
The International Union of Railways (UIC) has appointed Gianluigi Castelli, Chairman of Ferrovie dello Stato (FS), as Chair. Castelli, who h…
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Inland Rail: Approval Granted for Construction of First Section
Inland Rail has received planning approval for construction of the Parkes to Narromine section of the line. Approval for the section was gra…
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Brazil: Alstom Opens New Production Line at Taubaté Factory
Alstom has opened a new production line at its factory in Taubaté, Brazil. The line will principally manufacture stainless steel car-shells …
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UK: Railway Industry Association Reduces Membership Fee for Low-Turnover Companies
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has announced a discounted membership fee for companies with low turnover. The new rate is only £875 …
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EU: Shift2Rail Announces Affiliated Events at InnoTrans 2018
Shift2Rail (S2R) which is part of the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme, has announced its participation in several events at the trad…
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intreXis AG to Showcase Revolutionary DC-DC Converters at InnoTrans
From 18-21 September InnoTrans will take place in Berlin. Visit us in Hall 17 at Stand 114 and convince yourself of the revolutionary DC-DC …
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Mechan Jacks Lift Expectations for Crossrail Trains
Trains running on London’s eagerly anticipated Elizabeth Line will spend more time in service and less in the depot, thanks to rail maintena…
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Germany: 3,600 Apprentices Start with Deutsche Bahn
Around 3,600 apprentices enjoyed their first day of work at Deutsche Bahn on 3 September. Showing up to their first shift in Berlin, Hamburg…
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The Digital Railway: ETCS to be Installed on East Coast Main Line
Great Britain: Network Rail has announced it is looking for a train control partner to help push forward the digital railway. It has said it…
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Capacitive Acceleration Sensors from ASC: Ensuring Safety and Comfort in Rail Transport
Alstom is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of rail vehicles. Among other things, the company test the running dynamics and bogie str…
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intreXis Unveil 50W Super Flat DC-DC Converter for Railway Applications
Whatever your requirement, the new 50W super flat DC-DC converter for railway applications gives you more! Based on the latest converter tec…
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UK: Network Rail Completes Replacement of North Wembley Junction
London Euston station and the West Coast Mainline have reopened after the replacement of the North Wembley junction.The replacement of the b…
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Hitachi and Mitsubishi Sign MoU with Panama Metro to Deliver Monorail
Ansaldo STS, a joint-venture between Hitachi Rail Systems and Mitsubishi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Panama Metro (MPSA) f…
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Countdown to Brisca Consulting's 3rd Annual Saudi Freight & Logistics Conference
To understand the challenges and prospects in the freight-logistics-transportation sector of the region, Bricsa Consulting is hosting its 3r…
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Covestro: Pushing Boundaries With Up-to-Date Train Interiors
Regardless of whether traveling long distance or commuting to and from work: Customers are placing ever greater demands on train interiors. …
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Elizabeth Line: Opening of Central Section Delayed Until 2019
Crossrail: The central section of the Elizabeth line will open during autumn 2019. Construction on the line is almost finished, but the sect…
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Kansas City Southern CFO to Address Investment Conferences in September
Michael W. Upchurch, Chief Financial Officer of Kansas City Southern (KCS), will deliver addresses at Cowan and Company’s 11th annual Global…
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UK: Department for Transport Responds to Draft Determination for Control Period 6
The Department for Transport (DfT) has published a response to the Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) Draft Determination for Control Period 6 …
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Union Pacific Making "Good Progress" on Positive Train Control
Union Pacific (UP) has announced “significant progress” in its implementation of positive train control (PTC). The company is confident that…
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New Zealand: KiwiRail Posts Strong Financial Results and Agrees Pay Deal with Union
KiwiRail has posted strong results for the 2017-18 financial year in spite of the Kaikoura earthquake in 2016 that had a negative impact on …
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MTR Will Operate Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Rail Line
MTR has confirmed that it will operate the new Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Rail (HSR) link for 10 years after it opens on 23 Sep…
