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Geneva Airport Connected to Swiss Air Rail Route Network
Swiss International Air Lines passengers can now connect to Zurich or Geneva Airport thanks to an extension of the Air Rail network with SBB…
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Alpha Trains Orders 12 Stadler EURO9000 Locomotives
Lessor Alpha Trains is expanding its fleet, having signed a new contract with Stadler for 12 EURO9000 locomotives.
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GB Railfreight Successfully Trials Brake Monitoring IoT System
Collaborating with Icomera, DG8 and SENSEi Networks, GBRf has tested a first-of-its-kind solution for monitoring wheel & brake issues.
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Passengers Get First Experience of New ICE Interior Design
Passengers were able to experience the new ICE interior design for the first time, when the new-look train took its inaugural journey.
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HS2: Next Tunnelling Machines Named
HS2 has unveiled the names of the next pair of tunnel boring machines that will construct the high-speed rail line: Emily and Anne.
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Construction Contract Awarded for Cambridge South Station
J. Murphy and Sons Ltd has been awarded the construction contract for Cambridge South station, part of the proposed East-West Rail route.
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New Tyne and Wear Metro Trains Complete Crush Laden Testing
New Tyne and Wear Metro trains from Stadler undergo special crush load testing ahead of entering passenger service.
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KfW IPEX-Bank Finances Railpool’s Expansion to French Market
KfW IPEX-Bank's financial contribution to Railpool will be used to procure 50 new Alstom locomotives and expand into the French market.
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Canada: AECOM Wins Technical Advisor Contract for Hamilton LRT
Metrolinx has appointed AECOM to serve as the technical advisor for its Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) line in Ontario, Canada.
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Zonegreen Secures Landmark Maintenance Contract
Rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, is marking a milestone in its development after signing a maintenance contract with a 50th UK depot.
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CSX and Siemens Mobility to Deploy Digital Solutions for Freight Rail
Class I freight railroad company, CSX has expanded its partnership with Siemens Mobility to implement digital solutions for freight rail.
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CableGuardian for Safety & Efficiency of Lineside Power Supplies
CableGuardian's insights into the condition of lineside cables and transformers allow engineers to predict renewal much more efficiently.
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Transport Evolution Regardless of Devolution
Last week, Exeter Transport Summit highlighted the need for multimodal travel to integrate rail services into the wider transport network.
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India: Alstom Inaugurates RAPIDX Regional Train with Hybrid Level 3 ETCS
Alstom has inaugurated India’s first semi high-speed RAPIDX regional train on the Delhi-Meerut corridor with hybrid Level 3 ETCS technology.
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Wi-Fi 7: Examining its Features and Benefits for Public Transport
Icomera delves into the technical aspects of Wi-Fi 7, and how these translate into real-world benefits for public transportation.
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Boston Is Proud of Its Subway
MAE's intercontinental team of employees from the U.S. subsidiary & headquarters in Germany have been welcomed to Everett, MA.
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Deutsche Bahn to Sell Its Arriva Subsidiary to I Squared
Deutsche Bahn AG (DB) has signed an agreement to sell the Arriva Group and all remaining Arriva national companies to I Squared.
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Germany: 18 Siemens Desiro HC Trains to Operate on Franconia-Thuringia Express
From December 2023, 18 new Desiro HC double-decker trains from Siemens Mobility will commence service on the Franconia-Thuringia Express.
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Balfour Beatty to Upgrade London Underground's Piccadilly Line
Transport for London (TfL) has awarded a 43 million GBP contract to Balfour Beatty to upgrade the London Underground's Piccadilly line.
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France: Alstom and SNCF Present Battery-Powered Regional Train
SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom have presented the first of five battery-powered trains to operate in regions across France.
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TfGM and GBRTT to Deliver Integrated Rail Network in Greater Manchester
Transport for Greater Manchester and the Great British Railways Transition Team have partnered to deliver an integrated rail network.
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New R211 Subway Cars Rolled Out on Staten Island Railway
New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has rolled out the first five R211 subway cars on the Staten Island Railway.
