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UK: Wind Turbines to Harness Power of East Coast Main Line
LNER and Treeva have announced the installation of three wind turbines along the East Coast Main Line at Hitachi Rail’s Craigentinny depot.
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Rockfall Detection Compared: Impact Sentinel vs Radar, Fibre Optic & LiDAR
This article compares ImpactSentinel™ with radar, distributed fibre optic systems and LiDAR, looking at where each technology performs well.
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Crossing the Chasm: Onboarding Executives from Adjacent Industries for Non-Traditional Roles
Cross-industry executive hiring can bring fresh perspectives and adaptive thinking but it comes with risks. Here's how to structure the proc…
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California High-Speed Rail Plan Outlines Revised Approach
A new business plan for California High-Speed Rail proposes changes to construction sequencing, funding strategy and delivery timelines.
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Bluetooth Controller Allows Smartphones to Be Used as Keys
Southco's EA-BT BLUETOOTH® Lock Controller allows smartphones and tablets to be used as keys, providing wireless control and monitoring of i…
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Škoda to Supply 10 Electric Trains for Operation in Uzbekistan
The Škoda Group has signed a new strategic cooperation agreement for the supply of ten modern electric trains to Uzbekistan.
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UK Government Rejects Transport Committee 'Boom and Bust' Testimony
The Government has rejected the premise of an inquiry stating that rail investment has been subject to 'boom and bust'.
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$1.29 Billion Contract Awarded for Hudson Tunnel Project
The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has awarded a major tunnelling contract for the Hudson Tunnel Project.
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Alstom Delivers First Electric X'trapolis 2.0 Train for Service in Melbourne
Alstom has celebrated the delivery of the very first X'trapolis 2.0 train into passenger service in Melbourne, Australia.
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UK: Contracts Signed to Reopen Portishead Line
The reinstatement of the Portishead railway line is now one step closer to realisation following the signing of contracts worth £200 million…
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Train Braking, A Source of Energy
Salicru's CS-MV bidirectional DC/AC converter recovers braking energy from overhead lines for reuse across railway infrastructure, debuting …
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Colorado Backs BNSF Agreement to Enable Denver–Fort Collins Rail Service
An agreement between Colorado transport bodies and BNSF will advance a proposed passenger rail service linking Denver and Fort Collins.
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PANYNJ Announces Service & Operational Enhancements to PATH Rail System
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced a slew of major service and operational enhancements to its PATH rail system.
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Ground Broken on Chicago Red Line Extension Project
Ground has officially been broken on the construction of Chicago's new Red Line Extension Project to increase access across the city.
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Stop the Rail Merger Coalition Forms to Oppose Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger
A new industry coalition has been launched to oppose the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.
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AI vs Business Intelligence
Rail BI look at the key differences between AI and Business Intelligence and how both technologies complement each other in rail.
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Siemens Mobility to Deliver Up to 200 Double-Deck Trains to SBB
SBB has signed a new contract with Siemens Mobility Switzerland for the initial supply of 116 six-car Desiro DoSto double-deck trains.
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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Submit Revised Plan for Transcontinental Rail Merger
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have filed an amended merger application with the Surface Transportation Board (STB).
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New Zealand: Waltham Maintenance Hub Opens in Christchurch
New Zealand Minister for Rail, Rt Hon Winston Peters, has officially opened the new KiwiRail Waltham Maintenance Hub in Christchurch.
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Alto to Announce Detailed High-Speed Rail Corridor Proposal
The Alto high-speed rail project has concluded its first phase of public consultations, which will inform a more defined route alignment.
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Southeastern Automates Timetable Change Updates in UK First
Southeastern has become the UK's first train operator to automate the communication of planned timetable changes.
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Siemens Mobility to Digitise New York City's Fulton-Liberty Lines with CBTC
Siemens Mobility has been awarded a new contract to modernise New York City’s Fulton-Liberty Lines with advanced CBTC technology.
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ROTAMP – Tamping Machines by ROBEL
ROBEL's ROTAMP range offers 2-stroke, 4-stroke and battery-powered vertical tamping machines for railway sleepers.
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DMRC Launches Delhi Metro International Limited and Appoints First CEO
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has created Delhi Metro International Limited to expand India’s metro rail expertise beyond its borders.
