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First Ever Track Possession in Milestone for Inland Rail Project
The Australian rail freight infrastructure project Inland Rail has had a major milestone, taking track possession for the first time on 19 F…
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Trump Administration Defunds California High-Speed Rail Project
The Trump Administration, following a Trump tweet, is seeking to defund the California High Speed Rail project, cancelling funds of almost 1…
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TVZ to Ship 3,730 Passenger Coaches to Federal Passenger Company
TVZ and Federal Passenger Company have signed a contract for the delivery of 3,730 passenger coaches to be delivered between 2019 and 2025.
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New Hitachi Class 385 Electric Train Deployed on Additional Routes
The new Hitachi Class 385 electric multiple unit has entered service on additional routes in Scotland, bringing the total in operation to 31…
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10 Must-Read Rail News Stories – Industry Insider for Week 7
All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider for 11–15 February 2019.
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Suppliers Needed for VIA Rail Fleet Replacement Programme
VIA Rail (Canada) has selected Siemens Canada to manufacture its new fleet for the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor. Siemens is now looking for …
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TfL and Balfour Beatty Sign New 4-Year Contract for Tube Track Renewals
Track renewal is a vital part of keeping London moving. Engineering firm Balfour Beatty has been awareded a four-year contract by Transport …
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Risk of Death 56 Times Lower for Rail Passengers Than Car Passengers
Travelling by rail is much safer than travelling by car or by bus. In fact, the risk of death is 56 times lower when travelling by rail.
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UWC to Supply 101 Ammonia and Methanol Tank Cars to Shchekinoazot
United Wagon Company is to supply Shchekinoazot with 101 ammonia and methanol tank cars that the customer will receive in full by the end of…
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MP14 Rolling Stock for Line 14 of the Paris Metro Begins Dynamic Testing
The new MP14 rolling stock for Line 14 of the Paris Metro has begun dynamic testing on Line 1, following successful static testing.
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Axminster Carpets: Travel in Style with Northern
Axminster Carpets service rail operators with the most precise requirements, now accounting for the majority of all Woven Train Carpet.
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Real-time Remote UPS Management – in the Palm of Your Hand
Real-time Remote UPS Management – in the Palm of Your Hand. Integrated power specialist, Socomec, has launched a breakthrough solution that …
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Mechan Makes Charity Donation to Mark 50th Year
Sheffield manufacturer, Mechan, has donated £5,000 to the city’s Children’s Hospital to kick off its 50th anniversary celebrations. The rail…
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Rail Cargo Group Launches Direct Service to Germany's Main Baltic Port
Rail Cargo Group has launched a direct rail service between Wels (Austria) and Lübeck (Germany). This service will commence with two trains …
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Transmashholding to Supply Yekaterinburg with New Metro Cars
Transmashholding has signed a sales contract with the Yekaterinburg Metro for the supply of eight metro vehicles type 81-717.6/714.6.
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UWC to Supply 700 Grain Hopper Cars to Trade House RIF
Grain exporter Trade House RIF has signed a contract with United Wagon company for the purchase of 700 UWC hopper cars, to be delivered by 0…
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12 Must-Read Rail News Stories – Industry Insider for Week 6
All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider for 4–8 February 2019.
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Skoda Delivers Last of 250 ForCity Alfa Praha Trams to Prague
Skoda Transportation has delivered the last of 250 ForCity Alfa Praha trams to the city of Prague in what was the company's biggest contract…
