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SKF Launch New Cylindrical Roller Bearing Unit for Passenger Trains
SKF extends passenger train wheelset maintenance intervals with the launch of its new SKF Passenger bearing 1.7 Mkm Cylindrical Roller beari…
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SKF: Boosting Service Intervals for Traction Motors in the Rail Industry
The latest methods of bearing protection – including insulating coatings, hybrid bearings and sealed bearing units – help to extend maintena…
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Coradia iLint: First Hydrogen-Powered Trains Start Services in Germany
The Coradia iLint, the world’s first hydrogen-powered train, designed by Alstom Transport, has started passenger services in Lower Saxony, G…
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UK: HS2 Ltd Publishes Skills Strategy for Training and Exportable Skills
HS2 Ltd has published a 'Skills Strategy' of employment and training initiatives to ensure the successful delivery of the project. In additi…
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CRSC Wanquan Adopts Artesyn ControlSafe™ Platform for CBI, TPC and ATP Rail Signaling and Train Control Applications
Computer-based interlocking, tram point controller and automatic train protection applications all built on SIL4 COTS ControlSafe Platform. …
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Altro Deliver on Wider Design Options for Rail Safety Flooring
Altro Transflor Tungsten is designed to be easy to install in hard to reach areas with its lightweight and flexible features. By using Altro…
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FNM Signs Agreement With Hitachi for Double-Deck Regional Trains
Ferrovie Nord Milano S.p.A. and Hitachi Rail Italy have signed an 8-year framework agreement for the supply of high-capacity double-deck reg…
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Bombardier and Hitachi Set Up Joint Bid Centre to Design HS2 Trains
Hitachi Rail Europe and Bombardier Transportation have committed to setting up a new bid centre in Birmingham to develop their proposal to d…
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California: Caltrans Publishes 2018 State Rail Plan
Caltrans has published the 2018 State Rail Plan for California. The plan is designed to enhance multimodal travel across the state and impro…
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Alstom Wins Contract to Upgrade 324 Shanghai Metro Cars
Alstom Transport has won a second contract on line 15 of the driverless Shanghai Metro. In partnership with two of its joint-ventures, Alsto…
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The Ideal Solution for a Fast and Easy Track Survey
On the occasion of the InnoTrans fair in Berlin, Amberg Technologies will present its new IMS system with GNSS. Cutting-edge IMU technology …
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Bombardier Reveals New Battery-powered Train in a World First
On 12 September Bombardier revealed its emission-free, energy-efficient, low-noise battery-powered train to the public for the first time. T…
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Canadian National Orders 60 Further Locomotives from GE Transportation
Canadian National Railway Ltd have ordered 60 locomotives from GE Transportation (GE).The units in the order include GE’s Tier 4 Evolution™ …
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Vancouver: TransLink Solicits Expressions of Interest for LRT Line
TransLink is soliciting expressions of interest (EoIs) from contractors for the delivery of the Surrey-Newton-Guildford Light Rail Transit p…
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Railway-News Choice: Rolling Stock Highlights at InnoTrans 2018
One of the key attractions at Berlin Messe is its Outdoor Display with 3,500 metres of track on which to display locomotives, multiple units…
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Hack Partners Launching HackTrain InnoTrans 2018
The last time the team from Hack Partners attended InnoTrans, in 2016, they immediately made an impact and were spontaneously invited to par…
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ENSCO Rail Showcases Its Solutions at AREMA 2018
ENSCO Rail, a leading global supplier of track measuring and evaluation systems that help passenger and freight railways improve operations,…
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InnoTrans 2018 – The Biggest Rail Show in the World – Even Bigger!
It’s 2018 and it’s back! The world’s biggest trade fair for the railway sector will take place this month. Taking place every two years, 201…
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France: Alstom Agrees Framework Contract with Tram Operator in Lyon
Alstom Transport has agreed a framework contract with SYTRAL (Syndicat des Transports de l'Agglomération Lyonnaise) in Lyon for the supply o…
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CP Hosts Reconnect 2018 Short Line and Regional Railroad Conference
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP) recently convened a conference with the short line regional railroads that connect to its network. The CP …
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KISS Car-Shells Arrive at Stadler US Factory for Caltrain
The first car-shells for 16 six-car KISS trains for the Caltrain project have arrived at Stadler US’s factory in Salt Lake City, Utah. Caltr…
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InnoTrans 2018 Announces Programme for Official Opening Ceremony
InnoTrans 2018 has invited more than 1,000 senior figures from industry, science and politics around the world to attend the opening ceremon…
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Alstom Wins Contract for 248 Cars for Mumbai Metro
Alstom Transport has won the contract to supply 248 metro-cars for the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL). This order, which is worth…
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InnoTrans 2018: Mitsubishi Electric Announces Solutions Showcase
Mitsubishi Electric has announced the solutions that it will be demonstrating at InnoTrans 2018. The company is showcasing a ‘one-stop shop’…
