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Asset Services
Rail asset services support the development, certification, operation and lifecycle management of rail infrastructure and rolling stock. These services include component testing, diagnostic analysis, condition monitoring, certification and homologation, reverse engineering and bespoke engineering support. Suppliers in this category help rail operators, OEMs and infrastructure managers maximise safety, compliance and asset performance across the network.
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Leasing & Financial Services
Leasing and financial service providers in the rail sector offer funding solutions for both infrastructure and rolling stock projects. This includes ROSCOs (rolling stock companies) that purchase and lease trains to operators, as well as banks and financial institutions that fund large-scale mobility and rail infrastructure developments. Services may include asset financing, project funding, financial planning, insurance and risk management tailored to the needs of the rail industry.
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Management Support
Management support services in the rail sector assist clients across the full lifecycle of rail projects – from planning and design to implementation, operation and optimisation. This includes consultancy on project management, regulatory compliance, risk management, quality assurance and performance improvement. The suppliers listed here provide strategic and technical guidance to infrastructure managers, operators and manufacturers.
Services News
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KfW IPEX-Bank Provides Financing for Arkas Lojistik
KfW IPEX-Bank has provided financing to Arkas Lojistik for the purchase of 5 Stadler EURODUAL locomotives for railway freight service.
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10 Years of Frauscher India: A Success Story to Be Proud Of
Discover how Frauscher India has impacted the Indian Railway Industry over the last 10 years in this interview with Akhilesh Yadav.
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UK: £15 Million for New Railway Research and Innovation Centre in Goole
The University of Birmingham has been awarded £15m by the UKRPIF to establish a new railway research and innovation centre at Goole.
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Mobile Drive Test Bench for ÜSTRA
CE cideon engineering has provided two mobile drive test benches to ÜSTRA Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe Aktiengesellschaft in Hanover.
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Ricardo Undertakes Safety Assessment of Kent Tourist Railway
Ricardo has completed a detailed Human Factors safety review of the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway (RHDR) in Kent.
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Hitachi Rail Pilots New Solution for Testing Digital Signalling in Queensland
Hitachi Rail is piloting its ‘Over and Back’ testing solution to deliver ETCS digital signalling for Queensland’s Cross River Rail project.
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HS2 Advances Plan to Extend High-Speed Network to Manchester
HS2 has announced that a second set of proposed changes to the High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill has been introduced to Parliament.
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RAILSoft: Tailored Innovation in Railway Management
Petrosoft.pl Technologie Informatyczne Sp. z o.o.'s RAILSoft is the integrated solution that all railway companies have been waiting for.
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Montreal: Final Testing Underway on REM South Shore Metro
The Réseau express métropolitain (REM) South Shore metro service has begun final testing prior to its commissioning in Montreal, Canada.
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RAILSoft: The Swiss Army Knife of Railway Management
The versatility of RAILSoft caters to an expansive range of railway entities - from carriers to shunt owners.
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Petrosoft's RAILSoft: Transforming Railway Companies Worldwide
RAILSoft’s suite of around 70 modules caters to every need of a railway company, from infrastructure management to staff rostering.
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Petrosoft's RAILSoft System Takes the Rail Industry by Storm
The international rail industry is abuzz with the launch of RAILSoft, a groundbreaking software solution developed by Petrosoft.pl.
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France: Régiolis Hybrid Train Completes Testing in Toulouse
Alstom, CAF and SNCF have announced that France's first hybrid electric-diesel-battery regional train has completed testing.
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3Squared’s Media Insights, Spring 2023
3Squared summarises the top headlines in the rail industry this year, covering infrastructure, technology, wellbeing and sustainability.
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HDR to Manage Utah's FrontRunner Strategic Double Track Project
The Utah Department of Transportation has selected a HDR-led team to manage its FrontRunner Strategic Double Track project.
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Green Transition Increases the Need for Freight Wagons
The ongoing emphasis on sustainable development is leading to increased demand in freight wagon manufacturing, claims VR FleetCare.
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US: Plan Approved for Phase 1 of Austin Light Rail Project
The Austin Transit Partnership, Austin City Council and CapMetro have approved the first phase of the Austin Light Rail project.
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Ricardo Feasibility Study for Net Zero Rail Commuter Services
Ricardo Rail is preparing a feasibility study for net zero rail commuter services in Adelaide, South Australia.
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Caltrain Begins Testing Electric Trains in Santa Clara
Caltrain's electrification project has commenced testing electric trains operating under power from the overhead lines.
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FCH2Rail Project Tests Bi-Mode Hydrogen Train on Spanish Railway Network
The FCH2Rail project has commenced the first test runs of its bi-mode hydrogen train on the Zaragoza-Canfranc line on Spain's rail network.
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KfW Ipex-Bank Provides Financing for Dutch State Railway
KfW IPEX-Bank has contributed EUR 200 million to the Dutch State Railway company NS’ investment programme for the region.
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Sweden: Systra to Project Manage Construction of New Tramway in Uppsala
The city of Uppsala has selected Systra to provide project management services for the construction of its first tramway.
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UK: Department for Transport Advances Plan for East West Rail Line
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the preferred route alignment from Bedford to Cambridge for the new East West Rail line.
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VR FleetCare Provides Air Conditioning Maintenance
VR FleetCare's service operations are expanding to the maintenance of air conditioning systems in light rail vehicles in Helsinki.