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Denver Commuter Line Celebrates 20 Million Passengers
The University of Colorado A Line, a commuter rail line in Denver, US, celebrates a milestone of 20 million passenger trips this week.
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Amtrak Continues New York Penn Station Renewal Works
This summer Amtrak will once again continue its New York Penn Station renewal works, upgrading important and critical infrastructure.
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MBTA Overhauls 27 Additional F40 Locomotives
The MBTA has exercised a contract option for the overhaul of an additional 27 F40 locomotives. The first will enter service in late 2020.
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Nanov Display Unveils Latest Line of Transit Monitors
Nanov Display unveils the latest in its line of Transit Monitors – the most recent model is a 46" LCD that can be ceiling-mounted for any...
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Nagpur Metro Deploys DAMM TetraFlex Radio Solution
Maha Metro Rail Corporation has deployed a DAMM TetraFlex® radio solution for its flagship Nagpur Metro Rail project. The solution is...
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Did you know… we’ve just published our Railtex Magazine
We have just published our Railtex magazine 2019. One of the biggest rail shows in the UK, Railtex will take place in Birmingham 14–16 May.
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21 Nations in 8th European TramDriver Championship
The 8th European TramDriver Championship will take place in Brussels on 4 May. Last year's winning team came from Stockholm, Sweden.
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NCHSR Proposes Name Change to Reflect Broader Remit
The National College for High Speed Rail (NCHSR) has proposed changing its name to reflect the wider remit of its training activities.
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CRRC Presents 'Explosion-Proof' Trains for Tel Aviv
CRRC has manufactured 'explosion-proof' trains for Tel Aviv's Red Line, the first light rail system in Israel's second-largest city.
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Direct Rail Link between London and Bordeaux Closer than Ever
A direct rail link between London and Bordeaux by 2022, reducing journey times to 5 hours between the cites, is becoming increasingly likely…
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Skoda to Supply New Restaurant Cars for VR
Skoda has won a contract with Finnish VR Group for seven restaurant cars, which should enter commercial service in 2021–2022.
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Panama City Metro Line 2 Enters Commercial Service
Panama Metro Line 2 opening: Panama's capital now enjoys a 2nd metro line, with Alstom's CBTC system allowing trains every ninety seconds.
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Industry Insider Week 17 – 8 Must-Read Rail News Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 17: a summary of the global rail news, including new rolling stock orders from Hungary and Canada.
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Crossrail Ltd: Our Plan to Get Back on Track
Following criticism because of lengthy delays, Crossrail Ltd has published its plans to get back on track with the Elizabeth line in London.
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Stadler Delivers 10 Additional FLIRT Trains to GySEV
Stadler has completed an order signed in 2016: it has delivered the 10 FLIRT trains for GySEV, bringing the operator's FLIRT trains to 20.
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Countdown to Return of Rail Industry’s Leading Showcase
Railtex 2019, the complete showcase of railway equipment, systems and services, is now less than one month away, and professionals from...
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Mechan Celebrates Half a Century
The Sheffield manufacturer handed over the proceeds of its fundraising to the city’s Children’s Hospital at a recent open day to mark its...
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Harsco Rail: Safe, Reliable, Cost-Effective Track Maintenance
Improving the rail grinding product lines is an on-going process at Harsco, where grinding machines utilise a common control system that...
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The Dyson Airblade Wash+Dry Hand Dryer
In 1907, paper towels were introduced to washrooms. The electric hand dryer made its first appearance in 1948. But both can be expensive...
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Structural PET Foam Core Perfectly Fulfils Rail Industry Needs
Today’s train operators and manufacturers are challenged by the need for even lighter, more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly...
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Rail Industry Certification for Stäubli Electrical Connectors
Stäubli Electrical Connectors has long been a leading supplier of advanced connection equipment to the rail industry, and its commitment ...
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Nomad Digital – Smart Technology
Nomad Digital provides digital passenger and fleet-management solutions. The Internet of Things drives its digital platform.
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Siemens Rail Manufacturing Facility Reaches Milestone
Plans for the Siemens rail manufacturing facility in Goole are progressing well with the outline planning application now submitted.
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Germany Launches Rail Freight Noise Monitoring
The German Federal Ministry for Transport and Digital Infrastructure has launched a rail freight noise monitoring programme with 19 stations…
