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CAF awarded €200 million service contract by Saudi Arabia Railways
The contract between CAF and SAR covers the maintenance of a train fleet, technical support and establishing a joint engineering department.
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EU-funded 5GRAIL project for development of FRMCS officially launched
The 5GRAIL project will aim to validate the first FRMCS specifications by developing and testing prototypes for the FRMCS ecosystem for both trackside infrastructure and on-board use.
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CAF’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility officially opened by Prince of Wales
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has officially opened CAF's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Celtic Business Park in Newport, South Wales.
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Northern has welcomed the 10th new train to upgraded fleet
Northern’s new trains are part of the largest modernisation programme in a generation that is transforming travel across the north of England.
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First intercity express train has been accepted by TransPennine Express
TransPennine Express (TPE) has officially welcomed the first of its brand new Nova 1 trains following formal acceptance from the Office of Rail and Road.
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Northern has launched new £500 million fleet made up of 101 trains
The first nine trains in a £500 million new fleet for local rail services will start carrying customers from the 1 July 2019, Northern have announced.
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CAF secures contract extension with Nederlandse Spoorwegen
Given the total number of trains and the amount involved, the overall volume of this contract is one of the largest CAF has secured internationally.
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Translink signs £50 million contract with CAF for 21 new train carriages
The DfI has invested £50 million in new carriages to provide additional capacity, enhance passenger experience and encourage the switch to public transport.
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CAF welcomes invitation to join HS2 rolling stock bid
CAF has welcomed an invite from HS2 Ltd to join the list of companies invited to participate in their procurement programme for state-of-the-art high-speed trains to operate on the UK’s new high-speed network and beyond.
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Northern’s first new 98 train arrives in the UK
The first of Northern’s new 98 trains has arrived in the UK.
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Global Centre of Rail Excellence bound for Wales
Following the news last month that the Wales and Borders rail service contract has been awarded to KeolisAmey, Transport Secretary Ken Skates now reveals plans for a world-leading rail testing complex.
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West Midlands Trains Ltd orders new trains worth £680 million
A £680 million order for new trains has been made by West Midlands Trains Ltd for when it takes over the West Midlands Rail franchise in December 2017.
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Spanish manufacturer to build trains at new site in South Wales
Spanish rolling stock manufacturer Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) has announced that it is to start building trains at a new factory in South Wales.
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Saft on-board batteries will provide energy efficient back-up power
CAF’s Sprinter New Generation trains for Dutch Railways will now operate with Saft’s nickel-based MRX batteries…