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European Commission Publishes 7th Rail Market Monitoring Report
The European Commission has published the 7th monitoring report (2015–2018) on the development of the rail market in the EU.
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Siemens Mobility Signs MoU to Build Egypt's First High-Speed Rail System
Siemens Mobility has signed a memorandum of understanding for the construction of 1,000km of high-speed rail lines in Egypt.
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Mechan Welcomes Engineering Duo
Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is strengthening its technical expertise with the appointment of two experienced engineers.
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Review Trade Fair ITIE/China 2020
FreiLacke participated in the 2020 International Transportation Industry Expo (ITIE) exhibition in China from 4th-6th December, 2020.
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Stadler to Deliver Rescue Trains to OEBB
Stadler has signed a framework agreement with Austrian Federal Railways for up to 20 fire-fighting and rescue trains.
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Ballard to Power Scotland’s First Fuel Cell-Powered Train
Ballard Power Systems announces order from Arcola Energy for modules to power Scotland’s first fuel cell-powered train.
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FreiLacke: Paint Industry under Pressure
Paint industry under pressure: price explosion for epoxy resins – supply shortages exacerbate situation on raw materials market.
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Alstom Citadis X05 Trams Enter Service in Kaohsiung
Alstom's Citadis X05 trams have started carry passengers on the South Circular section of the Circular light rail line in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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BNSF and Wabtec Test Battery-Electric Locomotive in California
BNSF and Wabtec are testing a battery-electric locomotive between Barstow and Stockton (CA) to test the viability of battery technology.
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Network Rail and Partners Launch Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub
Network Rail and its partners have launched the tram train pilot learning hub, a "comprehensive body of learning" that is free to access.
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A Look at Edmonton's Valley Line Southeast
A look at Edmonton's Valley Line Southeast, which is due to open in 2021. 2021 will also see the start of phase 2 construction.
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Stadler to Deliver New EMUs for Ticino's Centovalli Railway
Stadler will supply eight electric multiple units for the Centovalli railway between Switzerland and Italy starting in 2023.
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East Coast Upgrade Reaches King's Cross Milestone
During the Christmas closure of London King's Cross, Network Rail engineers lifted all four tracks going into the station to divert a sewer.
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3 Rail Line Extensions that Will Open in the US in 2021
A look at three rail line extensions that will open in the United States in 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina, Seattle, and the Boston area.
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Railroad Spat Over Tennessee Pass Line
Colorado Pacific Railroad will challenge a deal between Union Pacific and Rio Grande Pacific to run rail services on the Tennessee Pass Line…
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Alstom Supplies Ground-Charging Technology to Turkish Tramway
Alstom has deployed its ground-charging technology for the Eminonu-Alibeykoy tramway in Istanbul, Turkey, 9km of which opened on 1 Jan 2021.
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Alstom Completes Test Run for Algeria Tramway Project
Alstom has completed the first test run for the Mostaganem tramway project in Algeria. The rolling stock for the 14km line is the Citadis.
