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FRA releases U.S. railroads’ Q2 PTC implementation progress
A quarterly update on the implementation of PTC on U.S. railroads has outlined that 98.8 per cent of the 57,537 route miles are now in RSD or operation.
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The term rolling stock in the rail transportation industry refers to any vehicle that moves along a railway track. Global Railway Review’s coverage of rolling stock includes developments in mainline and high-speed passenger trains, plus rail freight locomotives and heavy-haul wagons.
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Case Study: The effect of extreme cold on the GURU Plug
An environmental exposure test was recently carried out to determine if extremely cold air temperatures could cause the GURU Plug to nuisance dump. Read more about this here:
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Hitachi and Bombardier to supply very high-speed trains to Trenitalia for Spain’s new ILSA
Hitachi Rail SpA and Bombardier Transportation have signed a contract with Italy's Trenitalia to supply 23 Frecciarossa 1000 very high-speed trains for the new ILSA rail operation in Spain.
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Validation tests launched for freight locomotives in Azerbaijan
Alstom has launched the validation test campaign for the Prima T8 AZ8A freight locomotives in Azerbaijan on the main freight transit line, which has recently been converted from 3kV DC to 25kV AC.
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First of new Stansted Express electric trains begin operation
The first two of 12 new Stadler electric trains have begun operation on the Stansted Express route, marking the start of the final phase of the programme.
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Battery-powered switcher developed by Progress Rail in conjuction with Vale
Progress Rail has developed a new battery-powered switcher locomotive to be available globally, working in collaboration with its South American customer, Vale.
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First TRAXX MS3 locomotives placed into commercial trial operation in the Czech Republic
The modern locomotives will enable ?D Cargo to offer its customers additional services, thanks to the increased power and efficiency of the rolling stock.
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Bombardier signs contract to supply NCTD with 11 new COASTER commuter rail cars
With the purchase of these rail cars, the North County Transit District will be able to significantly increase service frequencies to 30-minute headways and begin to replace current legacy COASTER coaches and cab cars over the coming years.
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Deutsche Bahn invests one billion EUR in 30 new ICE trains
From 2022, the trains will initially run on routes between the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and Munich via the high-speed Cologne-Rhine-Main line, increasing DB’s daily passenger capacity on these routes by 13,000 seats.
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New rolling stock arrives in Moldova for operating on CFM’s network
Twelve modern diesel locomotives - purchased thanks to joint financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the European Investment Bank and the European Union - have arrived in Moldova's capital.
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Vy T?g AB chooses Bombardier to maintain its Night Train fleet in Sweden
Bombardier Transportation has signed a four-year fleet maintenance contract with Norwegian transport operator Vy T?g AB to maintain its Night Train fleet in Sweden. The contract also includes an option for a further two years of services.
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CAPTRAIN Espa?a signs agreement to lease new EURO6000 locomotives
CAPTRAIN Espa?a has signed a framework contract with Alpha Trains for up to 21 units of the new full electric EURO6000 Stadler locomotives.
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Hitachi Rail and Hyperdrive join forces to develop battery train technology
The exclusive agreement between Hitachi Rail and Hyperdrive Innovation will see the companies develop battery packs to power zero-emission trains and create a battery hub in the North East of England.
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Hungarian Railways orders additional hybrid tram-trains from Stadler
MáV-START Zrt. - the Hungarian passenger service operator - has exercised its contract right and ordered four additional bi-mode CITYLINK tram-trains from Stadler.
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GB Railfreight agrees new locomotive maintenance deal with DB Cargo UK
GB Railfreight (GBRf) has announced a new three-year deal with DB Cargo UK to undertake the maintenance of 10 Class 60 locomotives, as well as providing technical in-field support.