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RailSoft – Comprehensive Support for Passenger Railway Operators
RailSoft is an advanced IT platform designed specifically for railway companies, including passenger operators.
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US: DART Silver Line Targeted to Open Late 2025
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is nearing completion on its Silver Line project, a 26-mile rail service from East Plano to DFW Airport.
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Canada: Alstom to Modernise 181 Metrolinx Rail Cars
Alstom has secured a contract with Metrolinx to overhaul and modernise 181 Bi-Level commuter rail cars for GO Transit in Ontario, Canada.
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Why Passenger Rail Needs to Adopt Decentralised Digital Identity Technology
Thibault Serlet explores the risks of mobile ticketing and argues that rail needs to adopt decentralised digital identity technology.
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UK: Hungerford Bridge Refurbishment Set to Begin
Network Rail has announced that refurbishment work on Hungerford Bridge will commence on 18 January.
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New Year, New Goals: Enhancing Onboard Connectivity in 2025
Icomera discusses the upcoming connectivity trends and applications shaping the future of public transport in 2025.
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RSSB Standardises Time and Date Across UK Rail
The RSSB has published a new standard regarding requirements and guidance for the formatting of date & time across the British rail network.
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UK: LiDAR Technology to Enhance Level Boarding on Metro Fleet
Southeastern, Network Rail, and Cordel have partnered to improve platform accessibility for Southeastern’s potential new Metro fleet.
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US: FTA Grants Nearly $2 Billion for Chicago Red Line Extension
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a 1.97 billion USD grant to fund the extension of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Red Line…
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New Series 82 PCB Adapter
EAO's Series 82 offers a range of connection and mounting options with cable variants, M12 connector and standard plug-in & screw terminals.
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California State Rail Plan Proposes $307 Billion Investment
Caltrans has unveiled the 2024 California State Rail Plan, outlining a transformative vision for the state's rail network by 2050.
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Switzerland: Stadler to Upgrade Rail Safety Systems in Bernese Jura
Chemins de fer du Jura (CJ) has contracted Stadler Signalling to modernise signalling systems in the Bernese Jura.
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DB Consolidates Heavy Maintenance for all ICE 4 Trains in Cottbus
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is consolidating heavy maintenance for all types of ICE 4 trains at the Cottbus facility in Lusatia.
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UK: RSSB Updates Psychometric Assessment Standards
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has announced it has updated standards on its train driver selection assessments.
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Austin Transit Partnership Announces Progress on Austin Light Rail
Austin Transit Partnership has announced significant progress on the Austin Light Rail project and will now host a series of public meetings…
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US: FRA Announces $1.1 Billion in Grants for 123 Rail Projects
The US DOT FRA has announced over $1.1 billion in funding as part of its Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program.
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Canada: Progress Continues on Ottawa’s O-Train Extension Project
OC Transpo has provided an update on Ottawa’s O-Train Extension Project, with weekday service now commencing on Lines 2 and 4.
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Amtrak Begins USA Rail Pass Flash Sale
Amtrak has announced a sale on its ten-ride USA Rail Pass from 10–17 January 2025.
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Alstom Spain's Talent Energy Programme for Students and Graduates
Alstom has announced the launch of the 12th edition of its Talent Energy Programme in Spain for university students and recent graduates.
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UK: East Coast Main Line Engineering Work to Disrupt Travel
Services on the East Coast Main Line will be severely disrupted as a result of planned engineering work in the next month.
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UK: Southeastern Class 376 Fleet To Undergo Refurbishment
Southeastern has announced that its Class 376 fleet is set to receive a significant makeover as part of a major refurbishment process.
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UK: Government to Offer Discounts of Up to 50% on 2 Million Fares
The DfT has announced the return of the Government's annual Rail Sale, which will see 2 million tickets on sale for up to 50%.
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Nose Design Experience to Develop New Fleet for Saudi Arabia Railways
Nose Design Experience has been chosen to develop and design a set of new trains for Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR).
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Siemens Mobility Wins Infrastructure and Service Contracts for HS2
Siemens Mobility has been awarded four contracts by HS2, totalling over £560 million in worth.
