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TfW: 6500 More Spaces to Improve Capacity in Wales
One major complaint of rail passengers in Wales has been capacity. In response, TfW is introducing 6500 extra spaces per week from December.
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LTA: We Want More Local Train Maintenance Expertise
The Singapore LTA is getting OEMs to open local facilities as part of their contracts to reduce train maintenance and repair times.
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GTR Completes 5-Year Transformation Programme
UK rail franchise operator GTR has completed a 5-year transformation programme that has seen the introduction of 1,500 new carriages.
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NCHSR Rebrands to Reflect Broader Transport Remit
The NCHSR rebrands to reflect its broader remit. It will now be known as the National College for Advanced Transport & Infrastructure.
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Stadler and FNM Present FLIRT Mock-Up in Milan
At Ferroviaria 2019 Stadler and FNM have presented a mock-up of the new FLIRT diesel-electric multiple unit for the Lombardy region.
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Harsco Rail Unveils New TX16 Tamper at Railway Interchange 2019
Harsco Rail, division of Harsco Corporation, introduced its new TX16 Production and Switch Tamper at Railway Interchange 2019 in Minneapolis…
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Industry Meets at ROBEL In-House Exhibition
Over 500 rail infrastructure experts attended the ROBEL in-house exhibition to engage in the current topics of track maintenance.
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Stadtwerke Augsburg to Buy 11 Stadler TRAMLINK Trams
Stadtwerke Augsburg has signed a contract with Stadler for the supply of 11 metre-gauge TRAMLINK trams, to enter service in 2022.
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Industry Insider Week 39 – 18 Must-Read Rail News Stories
All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 39 for 23–27 September 2019.
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How Nondestructive Testing Helps Keep Railways on Track
Olympus' ultrasonic nondestructive testing techniques ensure the quality of the rail and components that make up the rail car.
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Rail Baltica Addresses Impact of Climate Change
Rail Baltica has produced a study to assess the potential impact of climate change on the project and to develop mitigation measures.
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Rail Delivery Group: Reform Rail Fares to Combat Climate Crisis
The Rail Delivery Group has published proposals for rail fare reforms following the largest-ever passenger survey in the country.
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Copenhagen Cityringen Metro Line Opens Sunday
Copenhagen's new metro line, Cityringen, will open on 29 September 2019. It has been under construction for 8 years and features 17 stations…
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Official Kick-Off for Robel North America Corporation
Robel is establishing close proximity to the market and the customer by setting up a separate company, Robel North America Corporation.
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Industry Focus: AQSEPTENCE GROUP
Aqseptence Group is active worldwide, providing water and wastewater management facilities and solutions for screening and filtration.
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Alstom to Equip ICE 3 Trains with Atlas ETCS
Alstom has been awarded the contract to retrofit 17 ICE 3 trains with its Atlas ETCS solution in a contract worth more than 30 million euros…
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Exceeding the Passenger Self-Service Expectation
Together with its S3 Passenger customers Sqills delivers the best-available, inventory, reservation and ticketing solution in the world.
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NEWAG to Deliver 5 Dragon 2 Locomotives to RCP
NEWAG has signed a contract with the ROSCO Rail Capital Partners for the delivery of 5 electric Dragon 2 locomotives for delivery in 2020.
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ScotRail to Harness GSM-R for Passenger Information
Following a successful six-month trial ScotRail is now rolling out the use of GSM-R to give passengers more detailed real-time information.
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Northern Fleet Refurbishment Two Thirds Complete
The Northern refurbishment works are now two thirds complete. As part of its franchise agreement Northern is refurbishing 243 trains.
