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Innovative Power Protection in A Compact Package
Socomec’s Li-Ion Battery provide cost-effective, reliable back-up power with an extended lifetime – and max availability.
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SKF Collaborates with ATS to Develop Solutions to Reduce Life Cycle Cost for Rail Freight
SKF and Advanced Truck Systems (ATS) have agreed to collaborate in equipping the new 2-piece bogie system from ATS with high capacity...
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Pune and Mumbai Metros to Get Train Control and Signalling from Alstom
Alstom has won contracts to supply its train control and Urbalis 400 signalling solution to both the Mumbai and Pune metros in India.
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Stadler Wins First Metro Contract in the US: 127 Trains for Atlanta
Stadler has won a contract with MARTA for 127 two-car metro trains for Atlanta to service the airport. Delivery will begin in 2023.
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Pandrol Awarded Supplier of the Year by CTCI
Global leader in rail infrastructure solutions, Pandrol has achieved the prestigious ‘Supplier of the Year’ award from CTCI.
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UWC to Supply 400 Articulated Tank Cars to Kazakhstan
United Wagon Company will supply 400 articulated tank cars to TEXOL for the transport of LPG. These UWC articulated tank cars are 24m long.
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ODEG Orders 23 Siemens Desiro HC Trains for Elbe-Spree Network
ODEG has ordered 23 Siemens Desiro HC multiple units for its Elbe-Spree network. 21 will be six-car trains, 2 will be four-car trains.
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Czech Sensor Specialist Sensit at Hannover Messe 2019
The Hannover Messe is one of the world's largest trade fairs. One of the companies exhibiting this year is temperature sensor expert Sensit.
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Deutsche Bahn Looks at Options for DB Arriva Sale
Deutsche Bahn is looking at options for a DB Arriva sale. The UK-based passenger transport company was fully acquired by DB in 2010.
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Frauscher India Participates in RailwayTech Indonesia 2019
The team from Frauscher India took the opportunity to present the axle counter Frauscher Advanced Counter FAdC to a broad specialist audienc…
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France: Occitanie to Get 13 New Alstom Coradia Polyvalent Trains
The French region of Occitanie has ordered 13 new four-car Alstom Coradia Polyvalent Régiolis trains, bringing the total up to 46.
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CRRC and Aurizon Sign Contract for 264 Narrow Gauge Coal Hopper Cars
CRRC and Australian company Aurizon have signed a contract for 264 narrow-gauge hopper cars. The first batch has already been dispatched.
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Deutsche Bahn: Free Wifi on All InterCity 1 and 2 Trains
DB is upgrading all of its InterCity 1 & 2 trains by 2021 to equip them with free wifi, a service already available on its ICE trains.
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nVent ERIFLEX: Innovative Low Voltage Power Distribution Connections
nVent ERIFLEX provides innovative solutions for electrical conduction and low voltage power distribution (AC/DC power conversion).
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Securing Next Generation with Recruitment Showcase at Railtex 2019
Recruitment, training and retention of rail staff will be a key focus of Railtex 2019, it has been announced. The 14th international...
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How Much Weight Could You Save?
Altro Lightweight Flooring for Rolling Stock. How much weight, and energy, could you save? When specifying flooring for your rolling stock..…
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The Grand Paris Express: A Transport Project Serving the Residents of the Paris Region and the Capital’s Development
The new Grand Paris metro lines, together the Grand Paris Express, have created an infrastructure project of unprecedented magnitude:
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UNIFE: EU Investments for Innovation in Rail Transport
Research and innovation (“R&I”) represent a vital area of activity that is widely recognised as a strategic priority for the European rail..…
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10 Must-Read Rail News Stories – Industry Insider Week 12
The Industry Insider week 12 featuring all the must-read rail news stories from 18–22 March, including the Eurotunnel shuttle refurbishment.
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TfL Completes 'Sale and Leaseback' Deal for Elizabeth Line Trains
In order to release funds of up to 1 billion GBP, TfL has entered a deal with Rail Leasing to sell and lease back its Class 345 fleet.
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Bayerische Regiobahn Orders 41 Coradia Lint Trains from Alstom
Bayerische Regiobahn GmbH, a Transdev subsidiary, has ordered 41 Coradia LINT trains from Alstom. Delivery should be completed by September …
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The CP6 Launch Event in Liverpool Proves a Big Success
The CP6 Launch Event to mark the start of Network Rail's 2019–2024 funding period, was held in Liverpool on 14 March and attended by 200+ in…
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Top 15 Key Findings of 2019 EU Transport Scoreboard for Rail
The European Commission has published the 2019 EU Transport Scoreboard, set of 30 categories looking at all aspects of transport in Member S…
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Eurotunnel Gives Bombardier PAX Shuttle Refurbishment Contract
Eurotunnel has awarded Bombardier a contract to refurbish 9 of its PAX shuttles as part of its 2018–2026 mid-life refurbishment programme.
