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Instead of Trade Fair: Robel Comes to the Customer
With machine demonstrations in 10 German cities, Robel offers an alternative to the traditional fixture in the track construction calendar.
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Ptuj Workshop Introduces Drive Unit Servicing for Eurosprinter Locomotives
Our wheelset overhaul shop in Ptuj is now able to undertake shrink-fitting of wheelsets, which is typical for newer types of locomotives and…
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Center Ljubljana Workshop Continues Diversifying Services
Our workshop in Ljubljana has been gaining ground with international clients. The shop combines quality of service with affordability.
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Singapore's Jurong Region Line to Get Siemens CBTC Solution
Siemens has won a contract with the LTA in Singapore to provide platform screen doors and CTBC technology for the Jurong Region Line.
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Alstom Wins Rail Infrastructure Contract in Romania
Alstom, as part of a consortium, has won a rail infrastructure project in Romania. This contract, Lot 2, completes the project (Lots 1 & 3).
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LNVG Orders 14 Additional Bombardier TWINDEXX Vario Coaches
LNVG (Lower Saxony, Germany) has ordered an additional 14 Bombardier TWINDEXX Vario coaches to enter service in autumn 2022.
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Berlin Declaration Supports International Rail Freight
The EU and EFTA transport ministers have signed the Berlin Declaration voicing their support for the rail freight sector.
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How Remote Online Condition Monitoring (ROCM) Is Influencing the Railway Industry
Nomad Digital Explains How Remote Online Condition Monitoring (ROCM) Is Influencing the Railway Industry...
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Warrnambool Line Upgrade Gets Underway
The Warrnambool Line Upgrade, which will see signalling upgrades and a new crossing loop, is now underway. Completion is expected for 2021.
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Texas High-Speed Railway Receives Federal Approvals
The proposed high-speed railway between Dallas and Houston has reached an important milestone with regulatory approvals from the FRA.
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First Heavy Rail Contract Awarded to Keolis in Australia
Keolis has won a 1.32 billion euro contract to operate and maintain Adelaide's commuter rail network for a period of eight years.
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USA: Cleveland Gets $15m Grant for New Rail Cars
The RTA has received a 15 million USD Build grant that will help pay for the new heavy rail Red Line fleet it wishes to procure.
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British Government Ends Rail Franchising
The UK government is abolishing rail franchising in the wake of coronavirus and has set up Emergency Recovery Measures Agreements (ERMAs).
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Bostik Inaugurates a New Industrial Adhesives Plant in Japan
The new facility in Nara, Japan will enable Bostik to expand the manufacturing of industrial adhesives ranges in Asia.
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EU: Parliament Votes in Favour of Waiving and Reducing Track Access Charges
EU: The Parliament has voted for regulations allowing Member States to authorise infrastructure managers to waive track access charges.
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Flood-Damaged Edinburgh-Glasgow Line to Reopen
The Edinburgh-Glasgow railway line was serious damaged by flooding on 12 August. Following repairs, it will reopen on 21 September.
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Talgo Presents Its Hydrogen Propulsion System
Talgo has presented its hydrogen propulsion system at the Hydrogen Convention in Extremadura, as its offering to help decarbonise rail.
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Digital Railway Maintenance – the New Rail Paradigm
Viper have used data science, technology & process to introduce digital products & systems that change the railway maintenance paradigm.
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Alstom Signs Sale and Purchase Agreement with Bombardier
Alstom has signed the sale and purchase agreement of Bombardier Transportation. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 of 2021.
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Franchising is Dead
Coronavirus has changed the way TOCs operate in Britain. Gareth Dennis believes this is and should be the nail in the coffin for franchising…
