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APTA: US Commuter Rail Industry on Target to Meet PTC Deadline
The American Public Transportation Association says all commuter railroads in the United States are on track to meet the 2020 PTC deadline.
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European Year of Rail 2021 Reaches Provisional Agreement
The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on making 2021 the European Year of Rail.
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Alstom Completes Phase 1 of Qatari Light Rail Project
Alstom has completed the first phase of the Lusail light rail project in Qatar. It will run 28 low-floor Citadis X05 trams.
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Hydrogen Is a Distraction
Although hydrogen and fuel cell technology can play its part in the rail sector, it will not decarbonise transport. It is a fringe component…
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Olympus Delivers Customised Sensor Solutions
Olympus developed capabilities allowing onsite application testing of newly designed sensors to ensure sensor solutions meet customers' need…
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High Speed Rail Group: "HS2 Eastern Leg Essential to National Levelling Up Agenda"
Midlands Voices report by the High Speed Rail Group says the eastern leg of HS2 up to Leeds is crucial for levelling up the country.
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New VLocity Trains Enter Service in Victoria
9 new VLocity trains have entered service on Victoria's regional rail network. In total Victoria has ordered 18 new three-car VLocity trains…
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Alstom Provides Bombardier Transportation Acquisition Timetable
Alstom gives an update on its acquisition on Bombardier Transportation in its H2 2020 financial results, including a timetable of events.
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Phase 2 of Dawlish Sea Wall Repair Begins with Wavewalker
The second section of the Dawlish sea wall is being built using the 'Wavewalker', a floating barge that can withstand high tidal ranges.
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IN PICTURES: Siemens Mobility Unveils New Mireo Smart
Siemens Mobility has unveiled its Mireo Smart EMU. Based on its more bespoke Mireo platform, this is a cost-effective, easy alternative.
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SriCity Factory in Andhra Pradesh Manufactures 500th Metro Car
Alstom's SriCity factory in India, which opened in September 2012, has reached the milestone of having manufactured 500 metro cars.
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Germany's Federal Railway Authority Approves Dual Mode Vectron Locomotive
The Siemens Mobility Vectron Dual Mode locomotive has received its operating approval from the German Federal Railway Authority (EBA).
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New Vegetation Management Scheme Cuts Storm Damage by 25%
Deutsche Bahn updated its vegetation management programme in 2018, investing more money and personnel and cutting storm damage by 25 percent…
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Network Rail Grants Full Acceptance for CableGuardian®
Network Rail approves Viper Innovations CableGuardian® for AC electrified routes making the system fully approved across Network Rail region…
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How Did President-Elect Biden Get the Nickname 'Amtrak Joe'?
The United States has a new president-elect, Joe Biden. But why is he called 'Amtrak Joe'? And what has he said about the importance of rail…
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Railway-News Magazine Issue 4 2020
Issue 4 of 2020 of the Railway-News magazine, with features including Hydrogen Is a Distraction and the digital InnoTrans Convention.
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Athens Metro to Get 20 Metropolis Trains
Athens has procured 20 four-car Metropolis trains as well as Alstom's CBTC signalling solution for its new metro line, Line 4.
