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Handheld Group Appoints Robert Broström as New Service and Support Manager
The Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, has appointed Robert Broström as the new service and support manager.
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DB's Mindbox – In-house Innovation
It is becoming increasingly clear that the rail industry must focus heavily on innovation. Deutsche Bahn takes its innovation in-house with …
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Nokia to Provide Korea with 'World's First' LTE-R Network
Nokia has been selected by the Korea Rail Network Authority (KRNA) as a supplier for the world's first LTE-R mobile broadband network to...
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Canada: Opening Date for Evergreen Extension Revealed
The $1.43-billion rapid transit Evergreen extension will officially open to the public on Dec. 2, 2016, Port Moody-Coquitlam MLA Linda Reime…
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Arriva Takes Over London Overground Concession
Arriva, one of Europe’s biggest transport operators, takes over the sole running of London Overground concession from today. Arriva was awar…
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Virgin Trains Unveils Vision for Station of the Future
In a radical new open plan design, Birmingham International’s ticket office has been transformed, the traditional booking window is now a th…
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Transnet Grabs Market Share Despite Weak Economy
State-owned freight and logistics company Transnet reported a steady rise in revenue and maintained profitability as the company continues w…
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Bombardier Turnaround Plan Improves Financial Performance
Bombardier reported its third quarter 2016 results and highlighted solid performance executing its turnaround plan. With strong year-to-date…
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Hyperloop One: Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 12 Minutes
Hyperloop One and the United Arab Emirates are on the fast track to building out the first hyperloop system. H1 recently announced it would …
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We Need to Talk about Phones – Distraction Kills
We normally think of drivers using phones when we think of transport-related deaths due to phones. But distraction kills in rail travel too.
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Investigation into Fatal Tram Derailment Underway
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is investigating a fatal tram derailment that occurred near to Sandilands Junction on the London Tram…
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The Riyadh Metro: Getting the People of Riyadh Moving
One of the challenges all big cities face is moving its people effectively and public transport has a huge role to play here. The Riyadh met…
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French City of Caen Orders 23 Citadis X05 Trams from Alstom
33 metres long, equipped with 6 double doors on each side, the Citadis X05 of Caen la Mer will be able to transport over 210 passengers.
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The Recyclable Train
Alstom believes that transport systems should be fluid, eco-friendly, safe, connected and accessible. The company is constantly working to e…
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Citybanan in Stockholm to open in July 2017
On July 10 2017, the Citybanan cross-city tunnel under Stockholm will open for revenue. Construction of two new commuter rail stations and t…
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Transportation 2030: The Future of Transportation in Canada
Minister Garneau was at the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montréal to present his strategy, Transportation 2030, to over 550 key trans…
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UK: New Trains will be Faster, Smarter and Better Connected
The new carriages are part of the wider Railway Upgrade Plan which will see rail companies delivering over £50bn of improvements over the ne…
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SNCF Presents Stylish New TGV Oceane
SNCF CEO, Guillaume Pepy, recently presented the new interior design for the TGV Oceane. The unveiling took place at Paris' Montparnasse-Vau…
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HackTrain 3.0 – The HackTrainEU Teams
Read all about the HackTrainEU teams who spent the weekend hacking the rail industry to make it more innovative. Delivering solutions throug…
