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First Semi-Autonomous Train Runs on French Rail Network
Success for the Autonomous Train project: a Prima BB 27000 locomotive ran semi-autonomously on the French national rail network under ERTMS.
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Bombardier to Supply Up to 117 FLEXITY Trams to Berlin
Berlin will get up to 117 new FLEXITY trams after Bombardier and Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) signed a framework agreement worth €571m.
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Efficient Cleaning of Railway Parts
Free Speed Webinar: Efficient cleaning of railway parts as a success factor for maintenance and new component production.
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President-Elect Biden Picks Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated former Mayor of South Bend as his transportation secretary, a move welcomed by the rail industry.
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Widespread Dismay over National Infrastructure Commission HS2 Proposals
The National Infrastructure Commission has published its Rail Needs Assessment report, causing widespread dismay over possible cuts to HS2.
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Trolley News from Santa!
For a desirable lead time and an aesthetically pleasing trolley that can stand up to large scale operations, Santa suggests Korita Aviation!
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Hitachi and Eversholt Rail to Develop GWR Intercity Battery Hybrid Train
Hitachi has partnered with Eversholt Rail to install batteries in a Class 802 Intercity Express Train, removing one of the diesel engines.
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Progress on the American High-Speed Rail Act
Seth Moulton introduced the American High-Speed Rail Act which proposes to invest $205 billion in the US's high-speed rail infrastructure.
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Estonia's Rail Network to Be Fully Electrified
Estonia's rail infrastructure manager Esti Raudtee has awarded a contract to electrify the country's rail network to a Spanish JV.
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Plasser & Theurer: From Inspection to Complete Servicing
Together with the global partner companies Plasser & Theurer has proven to be a reliable service partner for decades.
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SNEAK PEAK of Bombardier's First Car Body for Dresden
Bombardier has revealed its first body shell for its FLEXITY trams for Dresden, which have undergone testing and have been accepted by DVB.
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Ceneri Base Tunnel Officially Open Completing the NRLA
On Sunday, 13 December, timetabled passenger and freight services started operating through the Ceneri Base Tunnel, completing the NRLA.
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TDK Releases Tronics AXO®315 – MEMS Accelerometer
TDK announces the release of Tronics new AXO315 accelerometer, a miniature high performance 1-axis closed-loop MEMS accelerometer.
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Alstom Latest Member to Join US High Speed Rail Association
Alstom is the latest member to join the US High Speed Rail Association following Deutsche Bahn prior to Biden's inauguration.
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Zurich to Get 40 Additional FLEXITY Trams
Zurich will get a further 40 FLEXITY trams as VBZ has signed a contract with Bombardier based on an option in the original 2017 contract.
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Commission Presents Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy
The European Commission has presented its Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy with ten flagship ideas to decarbonise transport.
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Siemens Mobility Wins Bangalore Metro Contract
Siemens Mobility has won a contract to provide signalling and train control technology for the Yellow Line of the Bangalore Metro, India.
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British Steel Launches New High-Strength S460M Structural Steel Grade
British Steel has increased its offering to the construction market by introducing a new high-strength structural steel grade.
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Zonegreen Protects Metro Staff at New Skills Centre
Employees entering Tyne and Wear Metro depots are now fully trained in personnel protection, thanks to Sheffield-based Zonegreen.
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New Night Trains in Europe from 2021
There will be new international night trains in Europe from 2021, as agreed by the bosses of Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, OEBB and SBB.
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Bombardier to Modernise Stuttgart S-Bahn Trains
Bombardier has won a contract to modernise the 430 and 423 fleets for S-Bahn Stuttgart, which is operated by DB Regio.
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Pandrol Opens New Training Academy in Raismes, France
SNCF accredited, and EN 14730-2 compliant, the new centre is designed to enhance and enrich Pandrol’s local training facilities.
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Mireo Wins German Sustainability Award for Design
The Siemens Mobility Mireo is among the winners of the German Sustainability Award Design in the pioneer category.
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United Wagon Company to Supply Timber Flat Cars to Dessa
United Wagon Company has received a further order from leasing company Dessa for flat cars for the transportation of timber.
