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First feeder station of green investment programme for Scotland’s Railway installed
The first of several new electricity feeder stations is now in place, all as part of a £120 million programme being backed by the Scottish Government.
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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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Eurostar reports positive outlook for business travel in H1
Eurostar have reported the recovery of business travel in H1 as almost 80 per cent business travellers expect to travel more or the same than in 2019.
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The ACCC will not oppose Aurizon’s proposed acquisition of One Rail
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission have announced that, after consideration, the proposed acquisition of One Rail by Aurizon will not be opposed.
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1,000 days pass since last update of RNEP
RIA have warned that increasing delays to the latest update of the RNEP are causing communication issues and project budget cuts.
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Network Rail to deploy technology to combat effects of UK heatwave
With an extreme heatwave forecast from 17 July onwards, Network Rail will be using innovative technology to ensure passengers journeys are minimally disrupted.
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Reichmuth orders 35 Vectron locomotives from Siemens Mobility for SBB Cargo
Siemens Mobility will deliver 35 Vectron AC locomotives for Reichmuth to lease to SBB Cargo as part of a contract which also includes maintenance for eight years.
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ORR’s annual health and safety report highlights improvement in track worker safety
ORR have released their annual health and safety report which covers the period between 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2022.
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Transport for Wales complete refurbishment of Class 153 fleet
TfW are celebrating the completion of work on the refurbishment of its fleet of Class 153 railcars, providing better facilities for passengers.
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Reimagine the future of rail and transit through digital twins
13 July 2022 | By
Digital twins are redefining how rail and transit infrastructure is designed, built, and operated. Watch this webinar, in association with Bentley Systems, to learn how leveraging digital twins today, can help you work smarter and deliver better networks for tomorrow.
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What is needed to accelerate the overall deployment of ERTMS?
In this article, the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies’ (CER) Alberto Mazzola, Executive Director, and Enno Wiebe, Technical Director, give a snapshot of ERTMS development in Europe, but also explain that a wider strategy is needed in order to achieve full and harmonised deployment.
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SNCF Réseau award digital signalling contract for modernisation of French rail network
SNCF Réseau have awarded Hitachi Rail a contract for the development and deployment of a new generation of wayside ERTMS Radio Block Centres.
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HS2 announce winner of £370m Interchange Station contract
HS2 have announced the winner of the Interchange Station contract, which is worth up to £370 million.
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Yorkshire’s new electric railway set to cut carbon and slash journey times
The first miles of new electrical overhead wires are now up in Yorkshire for the first time in over 25 years, it is the first step in a cleaner and faster journey for passengers.
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Northern’s fleet to be equipped with technology made famous by NASA
Northern have revealed the details of the new LIDAR scanning technology that will make journeys on its railways safer and more efficient.
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CHSRA reach construction milestone in Kern County
CHSRA have placed the final pre-cast girders on Construction Package 4, reaching a milestone for the 22-mile-high speed rail project in Kern County.