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Alstom to Fulfil X-Trafik Maintenance Contract with VR Sverige AB
Alstom has been awarded a new maintenance contract for a set of nine X-trafik trains in the Gävleborg region of Sweden.
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World Passenger Festival Releases Exciting 2024 Agenda
World Passenger Festival has announced that the agenda for the upcoming 2024 event has been officially released.
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UK: CrossCountry Unveils Plans to Transform Fleet by May 2025
UK rail operator, CrossCountry has unveiled plans to expand its fleet and transform the customer experience by May 2025.
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Q&A with Wild Ingenieure AG
Trimble spoke to Florian von Matt, the Küssnacht am Rigi-based firm’s rail monitoring expert, about industry challenges & the role of new mo…
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ÖBB Orders 19 Additional Railjet Trains from Siemens Mobility
ÖBB has ordered an additional 19 Railjet trains from Siemens Mobility, alongside putting the first new-generation unit into operation.
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FirstGroup Responds to TfN's Call to End Avanti West Coast Contract
A FirstGroup spokesperson has responded to Transport for the North's motion calling for the termination of Avanti West Coast’s contract.
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East Midlands Railway Commences £60 Million Refurbishment Project
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has announced the start of a 60 million GBP refurbishment project for its Connect and Regional fleet.
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InnoTrans 2024 Emphasises Focus on Sustainability
From 24 to 27 September 2024, InnoTrans will take place with a strong emphasis on sustainability, both at the event and in the industry.
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NEXCOM Showcases Full Range of Solutions at NVIDIA GTC
NEXCOM will join the NVIDIA GTC global AI conference, taking place from March 18 to 21 at the San Jose Convention Center in California, USA.
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Transport for the North Votes to Terminate Avanti West Coast Contract
Transport for the North has passed a motion to write to the Secretary of State calling for the termination of Avanti West Coast’s contract.
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SNCF Réseau Advances Development of FRMCS-5G
SNCF Réseau has provided an update on the development of FRMCS-5G through its involvement in prototype projects across Europe.
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Amtrak Begins Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project in Pennsylvania
Amtrak has begun a 122 million USD track maintenance project to renew the Harrisburg Line in Pennsylvania.
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Petrosoft.pl – A Pivotal Player in the Rail IT Industry
For over two decades, Petrosoft has been a bedrock in the IT industry, specialising in advanced solutions for the railway sector.
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UK: GWR Commences Fast-Charging Battery-Powered Train Trial
Great Western Railway has officially commenced its fast-charging battery-powered train trial on the Greenford branch line.
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Testing Milestone Achieved on Sydney Metro City & Southwest Line
The 45 trains that will operate on the Sydney Metro City & Southwest line have now completed tests between Tallawong and Sydenham.
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Embedded Rail Signalling - A Case for Frauscher Axle Counters
Frauscher axle counting systems and wheel sensors can address issues associated with embedded rails, such as electromagnetic interference.
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The Sense of a Sensor-Less Railway
Sensonic presents a new webinar, exploring a new approach railway monitoring using "Sensor-less wayside sensing".
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Siemens Delivers Final ICE 4 Train to Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced that its ICE 4 fleet is now complete with the delivery of the 137th train.
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Sydney Build: Championing Diversity, Inclusion & Innovation
Sydney Build Expo announces groundbreaking initiatives aimed at driving positive change across the industry, including Women in Construction…
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US: Planning and Development Grants Support Intercity Passenger Rail Services
The US Department of Transportation has awarded 900,000 USD to three agencies to enhance intercity passenger rail services.
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Netherlands: Qbuzz Orders New Commuter Trains from CAF
CAF has been awarded a contract to supply 10 commuter trains to Qbuzz, which is part of the FS Group in the Netherlands.
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Jewers Doors at Middle East Rail 2024
Jewers Doors will be attending Middle East Rail 2024 from 30 April - 1 May 2024 Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
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UK: Electric Train Tested between Manchester and Stalybridge
An electric train has completed a test run between Manchester and Stalybridge for the first time as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
