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Railway-News Choice: Rolling Stock Highlights at InnoTrans 2018
One of the key attractions at Berlin Messe is its Outdoor Display with 3,500 metres of track on which to display locomotives, multiple units…
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Hack Partners Launching HackTrain InnoTrans 2018
The last time the team from Hack Partners attended InnoTrans, in 2016, they immediately made an impact and were spontaneously invited to par…
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InnoTrans 2018 – The Biggest Rail Show in the World – Even Bigger!
It’s 2018 and it’s back! The world’s biggest trade fair for the railway sector will take place this month. Taking place every two years, 201…
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France: Alstom Agrees Framework Contract with Tram Operator in Lyon
Alstom Transport has agreed a framework contract with SYTRAL (Syndicat des Transports de l'Agglomération Lyonnaise) in Lyon for the supply o…
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CP Hosts Reconnect 2018 Short Line and Regional Railroad Conference
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP) recently convened a conference with the short line regional railroads that connect to its network. The CP …
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KISS Car-Shells Arrive at Stadler US Factory for Caltrain
The first car-shells for 16 six-car KISS trains for the Caltrain project have arrived at Stadler US’s factory in Salt Lake City, Utah. Caltr…
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InnoTrans 2018 Announces Programme for Official Opening Ceremony
InnoTrans 2018 has invited more than 1,000 senior figures from industry, science and politics around the world to attend the opening ceremon…
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Alstom Wins Contract for 248 Cars for Mumbai Metro
Alstom Transport has won the contract to supply 248 metro-cars for the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL). This order, which is worth…
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InnoTrans 2018: Mitsubishi Electric Announces Solutions Showcase
Mitsubishi Electric has announced the solutions that it will be demonstrating at InnoTrans 2018. The company is showcasing a ‘one-stop shop’…
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New York State: Expansion and Modernisation of Long Island Rail Road
Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of New York State, has announced $2.6 billion of investment to expand the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), including …
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International Union of Railways: Gianluigi Castelli Appointed Chairman
The International Union of Railways (UIC) has appointed Gianluigi Castelli, Chairman of Ferrovie dello Stato (FS), as Chair. Castelli, who h…
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Inland Rail: Approval Granted for Construction of First Section
Inland Rail has received planning approval for construction of the Parkes to Narromine section of the line. Approval for the section was gra…
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Brazil: Alstom Opens New Production Line at Taubaté Factory
Alstom has opened a new production line at its factory in Taubaté, Brazil. The line will principally manufacture stainless steel car-shells …
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UK: Railway Industry Association Reduces Membership Fee for Low-Turnover Companies
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has announced a discounted membership fee for companies with low turnover. The new rate is only £875 …
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EU: Shift2Rail Announces Affiliated Events at InnoTrans 2018
Shift2Rail (S2R) which is part of the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme, has announced its participation in several events at the trad…
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intreXis AG to Showcase Revolutionary DC-DC Converters at InnoTrans
From 18-21 September InnoTrans will take place in Berlin. Visit us in Hall 17 at Stand 114 and convince yourself of the revolutionary DC-DC …
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Mechan Jacks Lift Expectations for Crossrail Trains
Trains running on London’s eagerly anticipated Elizabeth Line will spend more time in service and less in the depot, thanks to rail maintena…
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Germany: 3,600 Apprentices Start with Deutsche Bahn
Around 3,600 apprentices enjoyed their first day of work at Deutsche Bahn on 3 September. Showing up to their first shift in Berlin, Hamburg…
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The Digital Railway: ETCS to be Installed on East Coast Main Line
Great Britain: Network Rail has announced it is looking for a train control partner to help push forward the digital railway. It has said it…
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Capacitive Acceleration Sensors from ASC: Ensuring Safety and Comfort in Rail Transport
Alstom is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of rail vehicles. Among other things, the company test the running dynamics and bogie str…
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intreXis Unveil 50W Super Flat DC-DC Converter for Railway Applications
Whatever your requirement, the new 50W super flat DC-DC converter for railway applications gives you more! Based on the latest converter tec…
