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Alstom to Electrify Barcelona's Tram Connection with APS Technology
ATM has contracted Alstom to electrify the first phase of Barcelona's tram connection using APS technology.
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Case Study: Installing Monitoring Systems for DLR Weather Stations
In 2017, Yeltech installed a remote monitoring system of 7 weather stations coupled with rail temperature monitors across the DLR network.
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Independent I3 Inspections of Vectron Locomotives in Ljubljana Center
In spring of this year, SŽ – VIT was certified to deliver I3 inspections independently on Siemens’ Vectron locomotives.
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Brazil: Alstom Begins Production of Metropolis Trains for São Paulo Lines 8 and 9
Alstom has started production of Metropolis trains for operation on Lines 8 – Diamond and 9 – Emerald in São Paulo, Brazil.
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Bender’s RS4 Tier 1 Intelligent Insulation Monitoring System Gains Network Rail Approval
Network Rail has approved Bender UK’s RS4 Tier 1 intelligent insulation monitoring system for use across the UK rail network.
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Wikov Has Joined Forces with Hexagon to Minimise Tram Noise Emission
Wikov has joined forces with Hexagon, in this case study, to develop a tram gearbox that minimises noise emission.
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US: $1.75bn in Funding to Improve Accessibility at Rail Stations
FTA has announced 1.75 billion USD in funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve accessibility at rail and subway stations…
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Stadler Begins Production of Class 93 Locomotives for Rail Operations UK
Stadler has started production of the Class 93 locomotive fleet for Rail Operations UK at its plant in Valencia, Spain.
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Ile-de-France Rail Network Will Be Fully Electrified by 2030
Ile-de-France Mobilités has announced that the electrification of the entire Ile-de-France rail network will be completed by 2030.
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HS2 Tunnel Boring Machine Completes First Breakthrough
Dorothy, HS2’s 2000-tonne tunnel boring machine, has made its first breakthrough on the UK's high-speed rail line from London to Birmingham.
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TfL Tests New Cooling System on London's Tube Network
Transport for London (TfL) is trialling a cooling panel solution to reduce platform and tunnel temperatures at deep Tube stations.
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Alstom to Use ELS-96 Wheel Detection on Railway Lines in Poland
PKP PLK has granted approval to Alstom to use the ELS-96 wheel detector system on railway lines in Poland.
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Hitachi Rail to Work on World-First Application of ATO over ETCS
Hitachi Rail has been chosen to install ATO over ETCS Level 2 technology across Queensland’s New Generation Rollingstock fleet.
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Siemens Delivers Two Brightline Trains to Orlando
Brightline has welcomed the delivery of two Siemens Mobility trains to operate on the upcoming Orlando extension line.
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Mechan Enhances Industry Accreditations
Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, has achieved official industry approval of its supply chain credentials from two independent regula…
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Construction Begins on Longest Railway Bridge in the Baltic States
Construction has begun on the Rail Baltica bridge over the Neris river in Jonava. This will be the longest railway bridge in the Baltics.
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Spain: Madrid–Burgos High-Speed Line is Officially Inaugurated
This week saw the inauguration of the Madrid–Burgos high-speed line – an extension of the high-speed North line (LAV).
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New Roxtec Seal Covers All Needs within Rolling Stock
The Roxtec CRF transit is a flexible all-in-one sealing solution made of intumescent material that protects your cables from fire.
