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Nokia Completes First 1900 MHz 5G Live Call on Deutsche Bahn Test Track Supporting FRMCS Radio
Nokia has successfully performed the world’s first 5G call over 1900 MHz (n101) 5G radio network deployment on a live outdoor test track.
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New Quantum Navigation Technology Trialled on British Rail Network
New systems are being designed to measure train position with extreme precision via the use of quantum navigation technologies.
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An Update on Plans to Redevelop New York Penn Station
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Amtrak have shared an update on progress in the redevelopment of New York Penn Station.
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Alstom Signs Five-Year Contract with Metrolinx for O&M Services
Alstom has signed a five-year contract renewal with Metrolinx which will see the company provide O&M services to two of its divisions.
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Hitachi to Supply Nine Additional Frecciarossa Trains to FS Italiane
The FS Group has announced the signing of a new contract with Hitachi Rail for the manufacture and supply of nine Frecciarossa trains.
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Lumo Reveals First Look at Newly-Refurbished Class 222 Trains
Lumo has revealed a first look at the livery of the newly-refurbished Class 222 trains set to serve customers along its West Coast service.
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HS2 Ltd to Explore Project Simplification to Reduce Delays & Overall Cost
The Transport Secretary has requested HS2 Ltd explores options to simplify the construction and operation of the project.
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CTA Files Lawsuit Against USDOT & FTA Over Paused RLE & RPM Funding
The CTA has officially filed a lawsuit against the USDOT and FTA over a pause in funding obligated to CTA for both the RLE and RPM projects.
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Škoda Group Presents First Electric Trains for Bulgaria
The Škoda Group has presented the first completed four-car electric train designed for services on the Bulgarian railway network.
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VDB Legal Working Group Visits BODE
BODE Group hosts the VDB Legal Working Group in Kassel, strengthening industry collaboration, and dialogue across the German railway sector.
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KfW IPEX-Bank Arranges and Syndicates Promotional Loan for VTG
KfW IPEX-Bank arranges a EUR 340 million loan for VTG to finance new freight wagons, supporting sustainable rail freight in Europe.
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Next-Generation Turnout Assembly: A Head Start Thanks to Pre-Assembly
voestalpine Railway Systems improves rail efficiency with pre-assembled turnouts, reducing track closures.
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Rail Vision’s MainLine System Delivers Strong Performance in India
Rail Vision has successfully completed a proof of concept for its AI-powered MainLine detection system in India.
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UK: DFTO Appoints Non-Executive Directors in Preparation for GBR Transition
Laura Shoaf and Tony Poulter have been appointed as non-executive directors to the Department for Transport Operator (DFTO) board.
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Alstom Signs Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement with ScotRail
Alstom has announced the signing of a long-term Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with ScotRail Trains Limited.
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Kenya: Construction Begins on Naivasha–Kisumu Section of Standard Gauge Railway
Construction has begun on the Naivasha–Kisumu section of Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), following a launch led by the President.
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Intelligent Infrastructure Monitoring: From Sensors in the Track to Decisions in the Control Room
voestalpine Railway Systems has recently been involved in several demonstrator projects of its zentrak portfolio across Europe.
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New York's MTA to Procure 2,390 New Subway Cars
New York's MTA is seeking proposals from manufacturers for the procurement of 2,390 new subway cars, the largest order in its history.
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First TBM Delivered for Italian Side of Turin–Lyon Railway Line
A TBM destined to carve out the Italian side of the Mont Cenis Base Tunnel has been delivered to Herrenknecht's German plant.
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Amey to Deliver Consultancy Services for Northern Powerhouse Rail Scheme
Amey will deliver multi-disciplinary railway consultancy services for the Leeds to Sheffield corridor as part of Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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Singapore: LTA Awards Final Contract for Downtown Line 2 Extension
The LTA has awarded the final civil contract for the Downtown Line 2 extension to China Railway Tunnel Group Co. Ltd.
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UK: New Stations Authorised at Willenhall and Darlaston
The Office of Rail and Road has authorised a set of two new stations at Willenhall and Darlaston in the West Midlands.
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Hitachi Rail Highlights Industrial Autonomy for Railway Systems at NVIDIA GTC
Hitachi Rail has outlined its approach to scalable industrial autonomy for railways at the NVIDIA GTC event.
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What’s Next for the Office of Rail & Road?
The Office of Rail & Road is set to have its regulatory powers reduced as a result of the birth of Great British Railways.
