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CVS-280: DC/DC Low Battery Voltage Starter
Premium Power Supplies outlines the key features and railway applications of their new CVS-280 DC/DC low battery voltage starter.
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Pandrol Received World First CO2-Neutral Label for Under Sleeper Pad
Every kilometre of railway track installed with Pandrol’s Under Sleeper Pads, saves 3,000 tyres from landfill or burning.
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RIA: UK Government Needs to Do More to Accelerate Decarbonisation of Railways
Limited progress is being made regarding the UK Government's rail decarbonisation plans according to a Railway Industry Association report.
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Alstom Signs Contract for First Passenger Trains in Romania
Alstom has signed a contract with the Romanian Railway Reform Authority (ARF) to deliver 20 Coradia Stream electric inter-regional trains.
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7 Practical Torque Tool Tips for Better Accuracy
Totalkare has put together the most common torque tool tips to follow and mistakes to avoid – for the best possible accuracy.
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UK: Driver, Operator and TfL to be Prosecuted over Sandilands Tram Derailment
Following an investigation into the 2016 Sandilands tram derailment, the ORR has launched prosecutions for breaches of health and safety law…
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Govia Thameslink Railway Awarded National Rail Contract Following ERMA
GTR will continue to operate the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail services, having been awarded a new contract by the DfT.
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VR Group Strengthens Position with Acquisition of Arriva Sverige
VR Group has announced its acquisition of Arriva Sverige – part of passenger transport company Arriva Group, which is owned by Deutsche Bahn…
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HS2: Chiltern Tunnel North Portal Designed to Cut Traffic Noise
HS2 has unveiled designs for Chiltern Tunnel’s north portal, which focus on cutting noise from trains as they enter and exit the tunnel.
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TECHNO-CRETE® Plays Pivotal Role on TFL Project
TECHNO-CRETE® has made a significant contribution to a low-carbon, sustainable energy project on the London Docklands Light Railway network.
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Some Places Crossrail Won’t Go
In this month's column, Jonn Elledge ponders the many places Crossrail could have gone, with decreasing plausibility.
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Digital Automatic Coupling Testing Continues in Switzerland
Testing of a digital automatic coupling (DAC) for freight rail continues this month with trials by SBB Cargo in Switzerland.
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Metrology and Calibration Laboratory
SENSIT has its own metrology and calibration laboratory where they are able to calibrate temperature sensors from -40 °C to 600 °C.
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Microsoft Introduces Mixed Reality Tech to Renfe’s Maintenance Processes
Renfe has signed an agreement with Microsoft to trial AI and IoT solutions that support maintenance digitisation and optimisation.
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Australia: Regionerate Rail Named Preferred Bidder for Gowrie-Kagaru Section of Inland Rail
The ARTC has appointed Regionerate Rail as preferred bidder for the development of the Gowrie to Kagaru section of Inland Rail.
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Totalkare Podcast: How to Make Inspection Pits Safe for Your Workers
In this podcast from Totalkare, you'll learn about inspection pit misconceptions and how to make your inspection pits safe.
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Latest HSRG Report Emphasises High Speed Rail’s Role in Decarbonising UK
A new report highlights the role of HS2 and high speed rail in general in reducing emissions and ultimately achieving net zero.
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US: Hitachi Rail to Build New Manufacturing Hub in Washington County, Maryland
Hitachi Rail has chosen Washington County, Maryland as the location for its new $70m manufacturing site.
