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Zonegreen Protects Metro Staff at New Skills Centre
Employees entering Tyne and Wear Metro depots are now fully trained in personnel protection, thanks to Sheffield-based Zonegreen.
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New Night Trains in Europe from 2021
There will be new international night trains in Europe from 2021, as agreed by the bosses of Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, OEBB and SBB.
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Pandrol Opens New Training Academy in Raismes, France
SNCF accredited, and EN 14730-2 compliant, the new centre is designed to enhance and enrich Pandrol’s local training facilities.
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Mireo Wins German Sustainability Award for Design
The Siemens Mobility Mireo is among the winners of the German Sustainability Award Design in the pioneer category.
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United Wagon Company to Supply Timber Flat Cars to Dessa
United Wagon Company has received a further order from leasing company Dessa for flat cars for the transportation of timber.
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DB Cargo Trials Automatic Shunting Yard Technologies
DB Cargo is trialling automatic shunting locomotives and automating brake inspections at its shunting yard in Munich-North.
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Amtrak to Run Commuter Rail Services in Southern California
Amtrak will operate the Metrolink services in Southern California from 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2025, having beaten four competing bids.
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HS2 Reveals First Images of Midlands Tunnel Site
HS2 Ltd has revealed the first images of the north portal for the Long Itchington Wood tunnel site southeast of Birmingham.
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BNSF Wins Train Crossing Law Court Case in Oklahoma
BNSF has won a court case in Oklahoma challenging a state law banning trains from stopping for more than 10 minutes on a level crossing.
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Agreement Reached on Crossrail Final Phase Funding
The Mayor of London, TfL, the DfT and the treasury have agreed a funding and financing package for the final phase of Crossrail.
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Coradia iLint Hydrogen Train Completes 3 Months in Austria
Alstom's hydrogen train, the Coradia iLint, has successfully completed 3 months of test operations in regular passenger service in Austria.
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Alstom Announces Closing Date for Bombardier Acquisition
Alstom and Bombardier have announced the expected closing date for Alstom's acquisition of Bombardier Transportation.
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Servicing Capacity at Devon Rail Depot Given a Lift
Mechan has developed a set of 12 lifting jacks and two turntables for a new maintenance facility being built in Exeter, Devon.
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Zonegreen Protects Staff at Tyne and Wear Metro
Zonegreen have installed their Depot Personnel Protection System at a new learning centre for employees entering Tyne and Wear Metro depots.
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Brexit: EU Proposes Channel Tunnel Infrastructure and Train Licensing Extensions
Brexit: the European Commission has proposed a regulation giving extensions covering the Channel Tunnel infrastructure and train licences.
