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Siemens-Alstom Merger Update Following Remedy Proposal to the European Commission
Alstom issues update about its merger with Siemens. The statement addresses the remedy proposal made to the European Commission on 12/12/201…
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New Algorithm Makes Trains Greener for Chinese New Year
Researchers at the university have created an algorithm to assist trains to run at optimal speeds, while also saving energy.
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ADLINK Unveils New Driver Machine Interface Touch Panel Computer for Train Control and Rail Signaling
ADLINK Technology, Inc., has today released its latest Driver Machine Interface touch panel computer for train control and signaling. Powere…
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United Wagon Company Delivers 60 Heavy Duty Flat Cars to TransContainer
Russian freight car manufacturer UWC has completed a contract for 60 heavy duty flat cars. TransContainer required these bogies to have an e…
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Positive News: US Freight Railroads Reach PTC Milestone
Positive news. The US Class 1 railroads have reached a PTC milestone. At the close of 2018 they had installed positive train control (PTC) o…
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European Commission Hosts First Transport Cybersecurity Conference
Cybersecurity is one of the main challenges for the transport sector. The European Commission has teamed up with ENISA, EASA, EMSA and the E…
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Deutsche Bahn Launches HOLOPLOT 'Laser Beam' Passenger Announcements
Deutsche Bahn and the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsbund (RMV) have teamed up with Berlin-based start-up HOLOPLOT. Their innovative audio solution is a…
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CRRC to Manufacture 22 Trains for Egypt
Chinese rolling stock manufacturer CRRC announced today that its subsidiary, CRRC Sifang, has won a contract to develop and manufacture 22 t…
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Allianz Pro Schiene Criticises German Government for Not Reflecting Carbon Cost in Transport Taxation
The CEO of Allianz pro Schiene, the German association for safe and environmentally friendly rail transport, has criticised the preferential…
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Together We Drive the Future of the Railway Industry
2019 has begun - and Frauscher is confident about the coming months. Once again this year, the company will present many exciting and future…
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British Steel to Promote Premium Rail Offering at Rail Live! 2019
British Steel will be showcasing its premium rail products and services at Rail Live! 2019 from 6-7 March. Rail Live! takes place in Bilbao,…
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Belarusian Railway Buys 10 Stadler Broad-Gauge FLIRT Trains
Belarusian Railway, which operates the entire rail network in Belarus, has signed a contract with Stadler for ten FLIRT trains. The trains i…
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9 Must-Read Rail News Stories – Industry Insider for Week 3
All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider for 14–18 January 2019. Find out …
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nVent SCHROFF Space-saving Cabinets Create More Room Onboard Multi-unit Trains
The nVent SCHROFF Varistar cabinet is the perfect space-saving solution for onboard electronics with its high mechanical stability and a mod…
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MI 2N Refurbishment Contract for RER Line A Goes to CAF
CAF has won the contract to refurbish 43 RER MI 2N trains from RATP and Île-de-France Mobilités. This MI 2N refurbishment contract is worth …
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Times Microwave Systems: Clarity™ 50 GHz Test Cables
Times Microwave Systems introduces its latest innovation: Clarity™ 50 GHz test cables to enable new technologies like 5G and cloud computing…
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Secure Cycle Parking at Train Stations – What Today's Commuters Want
BikeAway manages and rents the lockers to cyclists on behalf of its clients. BikeAway install The Warrior locker at railway stations wanting…
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Eurotunnel Invests Several Million in Brexit Contingency Planning
Eurotunnel's Brexit contingency planning has seen the company invest 'several million' to date, with costs still rising because of the lack …
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Renfe Awards 3 Rolling Stock Maintenance Contracts to Alstom
Spanish rail operator Renfe has awarded three maintenance contracts to Alstom. They cover full maintenance services for 15 Avelia Pendolino …
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Two Bombardier Trains Receive Guaranteed French Origin Certification from Pro France
Pro France has awarded Bombardier Transportation the Guaranteed French Origin label for two of its trains. They are the Francilien and the B…
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Alstom's Coradia Polyvalent Train Takes First Trip in Senegal
Alstom's Coradia Polyvalent train undertook its first trip in Senegal on 14 January 2019. Both Alstom and APIX, the agency that promotes inv…
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Alstom Fits 500th Siemens Vectron Locomotive with ETCS Level 2
Alstom has announced that by the end of 2018 it had fitted and commissioned the 500th Siemens Vectron locomotive with the ETCS level 2 solut…
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4 Benefits of Free Station WiFi for Rail Passengers and Operators
WiFi has become a huge necessity for people and businesses to live their lives. So what about station wifi? Often, WiFi is only available in…
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Stadler to Deliver Additional Narrow-Gauge Trains to Southeast Italy
Apulia, Italy: Ferrovie Appulo Lucane (FAL) have placed a follow-up order for Stadler narrow-gauge trains. The framework contract is for 8 t…
