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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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MECX Group Acquires Major Interest in PPS Rail Limited
Chris Mariner, MECX Group Managing Director, released the following statement: As part of the MECX Group strategy to grow and expand our UK …
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Battling the Buckle in Soaring Temperatures
When Britain enjoys a summer heatwave, rails in direct sunshine can be as much as 20°C hotter than air temperature. Because rails are made f…
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International Rail Conference and SITCE: 2 Weeks to Go!
This year’s International Rail Conference – combined with SITCE for the first time in Asia – will be held under the theme “People at the hea…
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Improving the Passenger Experience: 6 Engagement Strategies for Rail
Recent technological innovations have given the average passenger a power and voice they haven’t previously been accustomed to. Here are som…
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What Does the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement Mean for the Rail Industry?
After four years of negotiations, the EU-Japan Free Trade Agreement is now in the final stages of ratification, with both sides aiming to br…
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Train Station Retail Sales Soar as TOCs Unlock the Value of Their WiFi to Create A Deeper Understanding of Consumer Behaviour
Train station retail has become much more than just grabbing a quick coffee, and with the rise in passengers and commuting times, time poor,…
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Choosing the Right Rail Hose to Keep your Train Design on Track
As we enter the age of higher- speed trains, longer tunnels and the need for greater survivability, the European Union sought to find an alt…
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Mechan Makes Grade at National College for High Speed Rail
The depot maintenance specialist has supplied a bogie press and a set of lifting jacks to the National College for High Speed Rail in Doncas…
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What’s in Store at RAIL LIVE 2018
RAIL LIVE 2018 will once again take place at the Quinton Rail Technology Centre, Long Marston, near Stratford-upon-Avon, on Wednesday/Thursd…
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Moving to the Next Level: Siemens Help MECX to Maximise Growth
By having a singular focus on helping to construct and maintain the physical and naturally built environments that combine to make up the tr…
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4 Months On for Brightline – A Progress Report from the Florida Operator
In January 2018 Brightline started private passenger rail services on the Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) between West Palm Beach and Fort …
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OSPT Alliance Launches CIPURSE Training Program with FIME
Global technical association, OSPT Alliance has collaborated with FIME to develop and launch a technical training program. It will educate s…
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Noske-Kaeser Rail & Vehicle Prepares for Perth Metronet Train Tender
In preparation for the upcoming Metronet Perth ‘C’ series EMU suburban metro train project, Noske Kaeser Rail & Vehicle is currently plannin…
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TE Connectivity Champions Railway Safety With New Inserts for Heavy Duty Connectors
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has introduced a new range of inserts for heavy duty connectors (HDC) that…
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Mechan Stalwart Steps Down on Silver Anniversary
Works supervisor, Pete Bates, from Birdwell in Barnsley, will be completing his final day at the Sheffield-based manufacturer on May 18, aft…
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PERES: Promoting European Rail Excellence outSide EU
In this article Lucy Prior, Membership Development and International Trade Director of the Rail Alliance, the largest specialist business-to…
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Ruben D. Peña B. Joins ENSCO as Director of Government Surface Transportation
ENSCO, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Ruben D. Peña B. as Director of Government Surface Transportation to its Applied Technolo…
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Robert Coakley Joins ENSCO Rail Division as Director of Business Development
ENSCO, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Robert Coakley as Director of Business Development in the Applied Technology and Engineer…
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‘Open for Business’ and New Ideas: Why the Rail Industry Should Accept Network Rail’s Standards Challenge
On Thursday 12 April Network Rail (UK) announced a new initiative in their ‘Open for Business’ Strategy: The Standards Challenge. Retail sup…
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WiFi SPARK to Deliver WiFi to 19 TransPennine Stations and Two Maintenance Depots, Providing Seamless Connectivity from Station to Train
WiFi SPARK is delighted to announce that it will be providing TransPennine Express (TPE) with a robust and continuously connected WiFi solut…
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Last Call for Infrarail as Leaders Prepare to Address Industry
With less than a week to go until the official opening of Infrarail 2018, organisers Mack Brooks Exhibitions have confirmed the full program…
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New £46m Train Depot Provides Jobs Boost for Greater Manchester
With the number of passengers set to double in the north over the next 25 years, more depots are needed to enable the more frequent services…
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Rail Safety Standards Board: A Strategic Approach to Brexit
As everyone in the rail industry knows, the impact of Brexit negotiations on the shape of the sector in the UK is extensive and the outcomes…
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Siemens to Supply 10 Velaro High-Speed Trains to Turkish State Railways
Turkish State Railways (TCDD) has signed a contract for ten Velaro high-speed trains with Siemens, which submitted the most favourable bid i…