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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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Dresden Picks Bombardier to Supply 30 FLEXITY Trams
Dresden has ordered 30 FLEXITY trams from Bombardier. They will be delivered by 2023. The contract includes 24 years of maintenance.
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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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Abellio Takes Over East Midlands Franchise
Operating as East Midlands Railway, Abellio has taken over the East Midlands franchise, which it will run for eight years, until 2027.
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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.
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Industry Insider Week 33 – 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 33: all the latest rail news, including rolling stock and signalling contracts and station technology…
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Russia's Busiest Airport to Get New Railway Line
Russia's busiest airport, Sheremetyevo Airport, is to get a new railway line to the Northern Terminal Complex, to be completed in 2022.
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First New Train for Boston's Orange Line Enters Service
The first new CRRC train for the MBTA Orange Line entered service on 14 August 2019. A total of 152 new cars will replace the entire existin…
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Northern Adds 15 New CAF Civity Trains to Its Fleet
Northern has introduced an additional 15 CAF Civity diesel trains on its network as part of its programme to replace its Pacer train fleet.
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HS2’s ‘Sugar Cube’ Design Given the Go-Ahead
HS2 has received approval on their plans for Euston's 'sugar cube'. The structure will house a substation, electrical equipment and more.
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LED Bulbs – Are They Worth the Investment?
PowerRail offer a wide range of LED, Halogen, and Incandescent lightbulbs. PowerRail’s LED Headlights and Ditch Lights operate at only 40W.
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Unipart Rail: Taking Aqueous Guard Technology to China
Guangzhoh and DongGuan Metros have both invited Unipart Rail to protect their fleets external appearance with Aqueous Guard.
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First/Trenitalia to Operate West Coast Partnership
First-Trenitalia are awarded the West Coast Partnership. The operator will take over services on the West Coast Main Line in December 2019.
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Northern Takes First Pacer Train Out of Service
Given the DfT's policy that all trains must meet accessibilty requirements by 1 January 2020, Northern Pacer trains are being retired.
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Keolis Opens New Section of Songjiang Tram Network
The Keolis JV in China, Shanghai Keolis, has opened a new stretch of the Songjiang tram network measuring almost 13km in length.
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DB to Analyse Passenger Behaviour Using Big Data
Deutsche Bahn is investing in Swiss start-up Teralytics, which analyses passenger behaviour using big data gathered from mobile phones.
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HS2 to Trial Augmented Reality Training
HS2 will trial augmented reality training for its staff for Old Oak Common, which will serve both HS2 and the Elizabeth Line once built.
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Industry Insider Week 32 – 10 Must-Read Rail News Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 32: all the latest rail news, including rolling stock and signalling contracts and station technology…
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Wabtec Delivers 5 PowerHaul Locomotives to Turkey
Wabtec has delivered 5 PowerHaul locomotives to Turkish private operator Körfez Ulaştırma A.Ş after the order was placed at InnoTrans 2018.
