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Alstom deliver first semi high-speed regional train for Delhi-Meerut RRTS line
The semi high-speed regional train is designed to run at 180kmph and is expected to decrease travel time between Delhi-Meerut by 40 per cent.
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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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Siemens Mobility and Deutsche Bahn present new hydrogen train
Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility have presented the newly developed Mireo Plus H and a newly designed mobile hydrogen storage trailer.
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Solutions at SBB for producing sustainable, climate-friendly mobility
Around 100 years ago, electrification allowed Swiss railways to say goodbye to fossil energy sources for the first time. Step by step, ‘white coal’, i.e. hydropower, replaced coal as the primary energy source. This is now happening for a second time – with all fossil fuels being replaced by renewables…
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Placing creativity at the heart of rail interior innovation
Rail interiors are constantly being pushed to keep pace with the evolving needs of the passengers travelling on-board. For Global Railway Review, Aisling Norton, 22000 Intercity Railcar - Interior Refurbishment Project Manager at Iarnród Éireann - Irish Rail, details the key aspects encompassing the operator’s recent fleet refurbishment, and tells…
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Designing train interiors for a post-COVID world
Mark Anderson, Customer and Commercial Director at Go-Ahead Group, explores what the future could hold for interior train design, and calls for a bold, dynamic and fresh approach to win passengers back, post the pandemic.
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Irish Rail complete seat cover upgrade with Muirhead leather
By choosing Muirhead leather over a fabric alternative, Irish Rail have opted for sustainable durability, comfort, hygiene and a market-leading warranty with a €3.2m cost saving for their seat upgrades.
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Siemens Mobility to supply battery powered Mireo Plus B trains in Denmark
Siemens Mobility will supply the innovative and energy-efficient hybrid battery powered locomotives to the Midtjyske Jernbaner in Denmark.
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Interior concepts that meet the needs of tomorrow’s passengers
Julian Fordon, Senior Manager for Marketing Strategy and Communication of DB Regio at Deutsche Bahn (DB), tells Global Railway Review about the IdeasTrain project, and explains how a life-size mock-up is enabling the operator to realise their innovative concepts and enhance the interior of train design.
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Alstom awarded maintenance contract by Alpha Trains Group for 70 locomotives
Alstom have been awarded a long-term maintenance contract by Alpha Trains Group to maintain part of its locomotive fleet for the next eight years.
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Stadler to supply 30 Class 99 bi-mode Co’Co’ locomotives in the UK
Stadler have signed an agreement with GBRF for the supply of 30 Class 99 bi-mode Co’Co’ locomotives in the UK.
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Alstom partners with SACE to strengthen link with Italy
Alstom will partner with SACE to increase its exports in Italy and strengthen its relationship with the Italian supply chain.
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Stimio offer monitoring and prediction solution for sand levels in silos
Stimio have announced a new monitoring solution for sand levels in silos that will collect data which allows users to predict when a low level is reached.
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Alstom celebrate 30th anniversary of the first high-speed train in Spain
Alstom have celebrated 30 years of high-speed rail in Spain, with the first high-speed train travelling on Spanish railway lines back in April 1992.
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Refurbished Pendolinos return following UK’s biggest train upgrade
Avanti West Coast’s first refurbished Pendolino has re-entered service following a £117 million upgrade which includes more than 2,000 extra Standard Class seats.
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Amtrak reveal new look of U.S. national network locomotives
The first Amtrak locomotive that has the new design, which will appear on many Amtrak trains in the future, is travelling from California to Delaware.