Latest Testing and Certification News
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Rail Minister Opens UK's First Electrified Railway Testing Loop
Rail Minister Lord Hendy has opened the UK's first electrified railway testing loop at Porterbrook's Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre.
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Vancouver: Broadway Subway Project Starts Testing Ahead of 2027 Opening
Vancouver's Broadway Subway Project has commenced dynamic testing on completed sections of SkyTrain track.
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Amtrak Airo Arrives in Seattle for Final Testing
Amtrak's brand-new Airo trainset has arrived in Seattle, marking a milestone in the introduction of new units for Amtrak Cascades.
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Northlander Trains Enter Testing Phase in Northern Ontario
Northlander passenger trains have entered a key testing phase in northern Ontario ahead of the rail service's planned return.
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Amtrak Airo Moves from Colorado to Northeast for Testing
Amtrak’s first new Airo train has completed testing in Pueblo, Colorado, and is now being transferred to the Northeast Corridor.
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DB ESG to Provide Quality Assurance Services for New Piccadilly Line Trains
DB ESG has been appointed to provide Quality Assurance services to Transport for London (TfL) for its new Piccadilly line trains.
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Network Rail Test Tracks – A Reimagined Future at RSN 2025
Network Rail’s RIDC sites play a key role in the development of new rail systems across the UK – and they're about to get a makeover.
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Test Ride Bookings Now Available for Coventry Very Light Rail Demonstrator
Coventry City Council has opened online bookings for the public to test ride the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) system for the first time.
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Coventry Very Light Rail Set for City Centre Demonstration
RailAdventure UK has been appointed to operate the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) vehicle during its upcoming city centre demonstration.
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Austria: Final Testing Begins on Koralmbahn Line Before December Launch
In Austria, the Koralmbahn rail link between Graz and Klagenfurt is approaching operational readiness, with commissioning set for 14 Decembe…
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Maryland Purple Line Begins Dynamic Testing
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) has confirmed that dynamic testing is underway for the Purple Line's light rail vehicles.
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Test Train Completes Journey through Auckland’s City Rail Link Tunnels
A KiwiRail test train has travelled the full length of the City Rail Link (CRL) tunnels for the first time in Auckland, New Zealand.
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ÖBB's Cityjet Double-Decker Undergoes Climate Wind Tunnel Testing
The new ÖBB Cityjet double-decker train is currently undergoing testing in one of the world's largest climate wind tunnels.
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Hitachi Rail Tests Intercity Battery Train on UK Rail Network
TransPennine Express, Angel Trains, and Hitachi Rail are testing an intercity battery-powered train on the UK's national rail network.
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Ricardo’s First Certification in Belgium: The FLIRT Commuter Train
The first Stadler FLIRT trains with ECTS Guardia signalling system are now in service in Belgium, following certification from Ricardo Rail.
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Alstom Completes Electric Train Maintenance Depot in Romania
Alstom has completed work on a new maintenance depot in Romania that will test and validate the nation's new electric trains.
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Caltrain Completes Integrated Testing between San Francisco and San Jose
Caltrain's electric trains have completed integrated testing between San Francisco and San Jose in California.
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FCH2Rail Bi-Mode Hydrogen Train Completes Tests in Portugal
CAF has announced that the FCH2Rail project has completed testing of its bimodal hydrogen train on the rail network in Portugal.
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Certifications for Hydrogen Technologies and Fuel Cell & Electrolysis Systems
At Hannover Messe from 22 to 26 April 2024, TÜV SÜD will be presenting its H2-Readiness Certification.
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Stadler to Build New Train Commissioning Centre in Hennigsdorf
Stadler has announced it will be constructing a new commissioning centre for trains in the district of Oberhavel in Brandenburg.
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SGS Recognised as Independent Safety Assessment Body for Metro de Madrid
SGS has been awarded the Metro de Madrid S.A. framework agreement.
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SGS – Supporting Rail Operations Throughout the Supply Chain
SGS has launched its new Rail Services page on its website, offering the latest information on its comprehensive services for the railway in…
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Alstom Inaugurates New Mobility Test & Technology Centre in Västerås
Alstom has proudly announced the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art facilities in Västerås, Sweden.
