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University of Birmingham Preferred Bidder for NCATI
The University of Birmingham is the preferred bidder to incorporate the National College of Advanced Transport & Infrastructure (NCATI).
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Alstom Begins Validation Tests for Prima T8 in Azerbaijan
Alstom has started the validation tests for its Prima T8 AZ8A locomotives for Azerbaijan. They are being performed on the main freight line.
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First Battery Electric Shunter in Operation for Rhaetian Railway
The first Stadler Geaf 2/2 battery electric shunting locomotive has entered service for Rhaetian Railway at Chur station.
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Amtrak Reveals Renderings of New Siemens Locomotives
Amtrak has revealed renderings of the new ALC-42 Siemens Charger diesel-electric locomotives that fulfil Tier 4 emissions standards.
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Sydney Metro City & Southwest Line Construction Enters New Phase
Construction on the Sydney Metro City & Southwest line has entered a new phase, following completion of the tunnels in March 2020.
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West Coast Main Line Gets £3.4m Electrification Upgrade
Network Rail is investing £3.4m in upgrading the overhead line equipment on the West Coast Main Line as part of the Great North Rail Project…
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Germany Establishes Digital Railway Test Site
A collaboration between DB and TU Chemnitz will establish a digital railway test site to test future technologies in live conditions.
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Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA Take Over HS2 Old Oak Common Site
HS2's Old Oak Common site has been handed over to contractors Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA, who won the contract to build the station in 2019…
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Knorr-Bremse Wins London Underground Contract
Siemens Mobility has contracted Knorr-Bremse to supply the door systems for the Inspiro trains for London Underground's Piccadilly line.
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Commission Approves Alstom's Acquisition of Bombardier
The European Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of Bombardier Transportation by Alstom, following Alstom's commitments.
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HS2 Chiltern Tunnel Site One Step Closer to TBM Arrival
HS2: the Chiltern Tunnel south portal site has now been fully levelled and the 17m headwall is now complete in preparation for the TBMs.
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CZ Loko Delivers First EffiShunter 1000M to CER Cargo
CZ Loko has handed over the first of two EffiShunter 1000M locomotives, based on the old Class 742 locomotives, to CER Cargo.
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Tracklaying Begins on Forrestfield-Airport Link
Tracklaying has begun on the 8.5km Forrestfield-Airport Link that will connect Perth's CBD with the city's airport in the east.
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Germany to Get World's First Hydrogen Filling Station for Passenger Trains
A ground-breaking ceremony has taken place for the new hydrogen refuelling station that is to be built in Lower Saxony, Germany.
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EUROFIMA Signs €240m Financing Transaction with FS Italiane
Eurofima has entered into a financing transaction with FS Italiane. It will loan 240 million euros to the Italian operator for 14 years.
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Alstom Delivers 55m Citadis Trams to Dublin
Alstom has delivered the first two of eight new 55m Citadis trams to Ireland for operation on the Luas tram network in Dublin.
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Škoda Transportation Launches 1bn CZK Investment in Pilsen
Skoda Transportation has launched a 1bn CZK (40 million euro) investment in new facilities in Pilsen, for which it will hire 1000+ people.
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Alstom Delivers Power Supply and Interlocking Systems in Egypt
Alstom has successfully delivered its power supply and interlocking systems for the Mallawi section of the Beni Suet-Asyut line in Egypt.
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Harsco Rail Signs Its First Contract with Hungarian Railways
Harsco Corporation's Rail division has signed a $10.3 million contract with MÁV FKG Kft-t to provide it with an EU 20-stone rail grinder.
