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Metrolink's Tier 4 Locomotives to Reduce Emissions by 85%
The cleanest diesel locomotives will be spotted across Southern California this week as Metrolink begins testing Tier 4 locomotives system-w…
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UK Rail Freight Continues to Decline
The latest quarterly statistics cover UK rail freight moved, freight lifted, freight delays per 100 train km, freight train kilometres by op…
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Stadler Delivers Euro 4000 Locomotives to Alpha Trains
On 31st May 2017, six new Euro 4000 locomotives were delivered by Stadler to Alpha Trains. Four of them will be operated under a long-term l…
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Big Data to Prevent Trains Passing Red Signals
Train accident risk could be lowered even further by using big data to reduce the chances of a train passing a red signal, according to rail…
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Union Pacific: 3D Printing Technology Revolutionises Railroading
While NASA is finding ways to use 3D printing technology to provide necessities for colonising Mars, Union Pacific is applying the same tech…
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c2c Named UK’s Most Punctual Rail Operator for May
The award-winning train operator that runs services between London Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness achieved more than 96% in the...
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Alstom to Modernise Light Rail Fleet for Los Angeles
The P2000 light rail fleet, built by another manufacturer, will benefit from Alstom’s over 20 years of experience in the train services busi…
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Greater Anglia Unveils Interior Plans for New FLIRT Trains
A mock-up of one of Greater Anglia’s new trains has been set up at the company’s Norwich depot for selected groups of staff, customers and s…
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World's First 'Railless Train' Unveiled in China
The world's first railless train has been unveiled in Zhuzhou, Central China's Hunan province on 2 June 2017. The 30-meter train, with three…
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CAHSRA to Help Fund LA Underground Light Rail System
The Metro Regional Connector Transit Project extends from the Metro Gold Line Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to the 7th Street/Metro Cen…
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The 5th edition of TransRail Connection
5th edition of TRANSRAIL CONNECTION – the international meeting place for the railway industry and urban mobility, Paris, 8-9 November 2017.
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Russian Railways to Build New 410km Line
Russian Railways and JSC Tuva Energy Industrial Corporation (TEIC), have signed a cooperation agreement to construct a new railway line in R…
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Union Pacific to Invest $36 Million in its Colorado Rail Infrastructure
Union Pacific is boosting safety and efficiency with an approximately $36 million infrastructure investment in Colorado this year. Projects …
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Bender UK Announces New Rail Signalling Protection Device
Bender UK unveiled the next generation Rail Signalling protection device at Railtex 2017. Over the 3 day period, customers old and new visit…
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Chengdu Metro Line 4 Enters Complete Commercial Service
The Chengdu metro line 4 enters complete commercial service today, 02 June, with the opening of phase two. Phase two is 20.3km long and has.…
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Switzerland: Hupac Orders New Siemens Locomotives
The new Siemens locomotives have a maximum output of 6.4 MW and a top speed of 160 km/h. In addition to having national train control system…
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First Vectron Locomotives Enter Service in Finland
The VR Group ordered the Nordic version of the Vectron Locomotives in February 2014. The locomotives have a maximum output of 6.4 MW and a t…
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Accelerating Innovative Finance, Development & Renewable Solutions for Smart Cities in Africa
The 3rd annual edition of the Urban & Infrastructure Development Conference (UIDC 2017) provides a powerful platform to unlock the growth po…
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International Level Crossing Awareness Day to Take Place in Montreal
Level crossing deaths are tragic and often also lead to a huge amount of material damage. The 9th International Level Crossing Awareness Day…
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Crossrail's Quarterly Update: May 2017
The Crossrail route will service a total of 40 stations, 10 of which will be wholly new. In Crossrail’s May update, works completed include:
