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Key documents on future regulation of the rail network published by ORR
ORR have published four documents about the future regulation of the GB rail network, with three of these supporting ORR’s 2023 periodic review.
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High-Speed Rail
High-speed railways provide an efficient mode of transport, but they are highly complex systems and must combine various elements if they are to operate successfully.
Our high-speed rail content explores projects currently under construction, projects at planning stages and how their vision is taking shape, the funding and financial issues around building new high-speed lines, the importance of understanding what passengers want from high-speed rail services, and how established high-speed lines can help boost economies.
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Union Pacific sign largest modernisation deal in rail history with Wabtec
Union Pacific have signed a deal worth more than $1 billion with Wabtec for 600 locomotive modernisations featuring a suite of digital solutions and innovations.
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HS1 publish 2021/22 ESG Report
HS1 have published its ESG Report for 2021/22 which documents the progress HS1 have made against the targets set out in its 2020 Sustainability Strategy.
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Humatics: Unlocking the future potential of digital rail
In this interview for Global Railway Review, Aaron Whittemore, Director of Product and Strategy at Humatics, explains the importance of the Humatics Rail Navigation System (HRNS) and how it will revolutionise rail for operators.
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Brightline welcome Bright Green 2 and Bright Pink 2 to fleet
Brightline’s new Bright Green 2 and Bright Pink 2 have arrived in Orlando so they can be added to the fleet of trains used to carry passengers between Orlando and South Florida.
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Alstom is granted approval to use ELS-96-wheel detector system on railway lines in Poland
PKP PLK S.A have authorised the use of Alstom’s ELS-96-wheel detection system on main railway routes in Poland.
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Hitachi Rail begin $107m contract to install automation technology for NGR fleet
Hitachi Rail will install ATO combined with ETCS on all of Queensland’s New Generation Rollingstock trains to help them operate with increased safety.
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Metrolink put refurbished passenger train cars into service
Metrolink’s freshly refurbished passenger train cars provide new and improved passenger amenities for a more enjoyable and safer experience.
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ScotRail and Hitachi Rail celebrate four years of Class 385 services
The Hitachi-built Class 385 fleet for ScotRail has broken records in reliability and carried approximately 34.3 million passengers to their destinations.
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Caltrain’s first electric trainset undergoes clearance test
Caltrain’s first electric trainset has recently undergone clearance testing along the corridor between Santa Clara and Tamien Station.
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NS begin a tender for new Sprinters
NS have started a tender for new Sprinters which will be invaluable as passenger growth in the Netherlands is expected to significantly increase over the coming years.
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Network Rail launch new taskforce in wake of record-breaking heatwave
Network Rail have launched a new taskforce led by independent experts to offer recommendations on how rail can develop its approach to resilience during hot weather.
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After extreme heatwave damages, Network Rail carry out repair work
Network Rail are keeping many services closed as they carry out repair work and safety inspections following the extreme heatwave experienced on Monday and Tuesday.
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Government of Canada invests $18.3 million in four projects
The Government of Canada has announced an investment to help improve the efficiency of rail networks in Regina and southern Saskatchewan.
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ÖBB RCG announces new connection from the Czech Republic to the German North Sea coast
ÖBB RCG have announced a new TransFER connection from Melnik, Czech Republic to Wilhelmshaven, Germany, offering end-to-end connection every mile of the way.