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US: Work Begins on Metro-North Viaduct Replacement Project
MTA has begun work on the reconstruction of the 130-year-old Park Avenue Viaduct in East Harlem, New York.
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Norfolk Southern Launches Machine Vision Inspection Tech
Norfolk Southern is deploying digital train inspection portals to enhance rail safety across its US network.
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Amtrak Plans to Launch Rail Service from Baton Rouge to New Orleans
Amtrak has signed a service development agreement for the return of intercity passenger rail services between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
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Transforming Railway Stations into Strategic Nodes
On 25 October, Global Mobility Call in Madrid hosted a panel discussion about the strategic transformation of railway stations in Spain.
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Opening Date Announced for Edmonton’s Valley Line Southeast
Edmonton’s Valley Line Southeast light rail transit (LRT) will open for passenger service on Saturday 4 November.
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Renewal of Singapore North-South and East-West Lines’ Core Systems Completed
The multi-year renewal and upgrade of Singapore’s North-South and East-West lines (NSEWL) has now been completed.
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SonicTwins, Digital Twins and BIM Explained
Sensonic explores digital twins and BIM, subjects talked about often interchangeably yet rarely well understood.
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Yeltech Introduces YelCloud Version 2
Yeltech Ltd is offering FREE Microsoft Teams calls for an induction session with their new software, YelCloud Version 2.
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Geneva Airport Connected to Swiss Air Rail Route Network
Swiss International Air Lines passengers can now connect to Zurich or Geneva Airport thanks to an extension of the Air Rail network with SBB…
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Alpha Trains Orders 12 Stadler EURO9000 Locomotives
Lessor Alpha Trains is expanding its fleet, having signed a new contract with Stadler for 12 EURO9000 locomotives.
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GB Railfreight Successfully Trials Brake Monitoring IoT System
Collaborating with Icomera, DG8 and SENSEi Networks, GBRf has tested a first-of-its-kind solution for monitoring wheel & brake issues.
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Passengers Get First Experience of New ICE Interior Design
Passengers were able to experience the new ICE interior design for the first time, when the new-look train took its inaugural journey.
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HS2: Next Tunnelling Machines Named
HS2 has unveiled the names of the next pair of tunnel boring machines that will construct the high-speed rail line: Emily and Anne.
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Construction Contract Awarded for Cambridge South Station
J. Murphy and Sons Ltd has been awarded the construction contract for Cambridge South station, part of the proposed East-West Rail route.
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New Tyne and Wear Metro Trains Complete Crush Laden Testing
New Tyne and Wear Metro trains from Stadler undergo special crush load testing ahead of entering passenger service.
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KfW IPEX-Bank Finances Railpool’s Expansion to French Market
KfW IPEX-Bank's financial contribution to Railpool will be used to procure 50 new Alstom locomotives and expand into the French market.
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Canada: AECOM Wins Technical Advisor Contract for Hamilton LRT
Metrolinx has appointed AECOM to serve as the technical advisor for its Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) line in Ontario, Canada.
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Zonegreen Secures Landmark Maintenance Contract
Rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, is marking a milestone in its development after signing a maintenance contract with a 50th UK depot.
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CSX and Siemens Mobility to Deploy Digital Solutions for Freight Rail
Class I freight railroad company, CSX has expanded its partnership with Siemens Mobility to implement digital solutions for freight rail.
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CableGuardian for Safety & Efficiency of Lineside Power Supplies
CableGuardian's insights into the condition of lineside cables and transformers allow engineers to predict renewal much more efficiently.
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Transport Evolution Regardless of Devolution
Last week, Exeter Transport Summit highlighted the need for multimodal travel to integrate rail services into the wider transport network.
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India: Alstom Inaugurates RAPIDX Regional Train with Hybrid Level 3 ETCS
Alstom has inaugurated India’s first semi high-speed RAPIDX regional train on the Delhi-Meerut corridor with hybrid Level 3 ETCS technology.
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Wi-Fi 7: Examining its Features and Benefits for Public Transport
Icomera delves into the technical aspects of Wi-Fi 7, and how these translate into real-world benefits for public transportation.
