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HS2 begin work on two of the route’s longest cuttings
HS2 have begun work in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire to excavate 1.9 million cubic metres of rock and earth to create two cuttings.
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Electrification project continues with new bridge installation
A new bridge installed near Deighton railway station, which makes it possible for electric trains to run through the area, is part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
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NS showcases its Intercity Next Generation train in Rotterdam
The Intercity Next Generation (ICNG) trains for NS, the Dutch national railway operator, will be able to reach maximum speeds of 200km/h and will be introduced to the network before the end of 2022.
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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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In-Depth Focus: Track Technologies
The authors in this In-Depth Focus explore a variety of topics, including: the IN2ZONE research project which aims to design and test a prototype next generation transition zone solution; the Harmotrack Project which is investigating acceleration measurements to monitor track quality; and the LOWNOISEPAD project which seeks to find an…
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Designing out the noise: Optimising track design for a quieter railway
The LOWNOISEPAD project brings together 12 European railway infrastructure companies to find an optimal rail pad for both noise and track quality issues. The results are hoped to play a part in improving the quality of life for those living close to railway networks. Colleagues Pınar Yılmazer and Lucie Anderton…
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HS2 reveal design for noise-cancelling north portal of the Chiltern Tunnel
HS2 have revealed designs for the north portal, which cuts noise from trains entering and exiting the Chiltern Tunnel at speeds of up to 320km/h.
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The TRANSIT project: Innovation towards train pass‑by noise source characterisation and separation tools
Railway transport produces less CO2 and consumes less energy than road and air transport modes; it also requires less space than road transport. However, noise and vibration (N&V) levels in the vicinity of railways are a major environmental challenge for the railway sector. In addition, a competitive railway transport system…
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SILVARSTAR project: Soil vibration and auralisation software tools for application in railways
In this article for Global Railway Review, we discover how, in the work of the SILVARSTAR project, the development of auralisation and visualisation tools can be used to predict, and demonstrate, railway noise using virtual reality technology.
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Noise and vibration work in the FINE-2 project
Scott Heath, Coordinator of the FINE-2 project, details the project’s work around rail sector noise and vibration, and how its dedicated work packages, in conjunction with TRANSIT and SILVARSTAR, are seeking to comprehend, in fine detail, the sound generated outside of the train.
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Sustainable battery powered locomotive trialled by GB Railfreight
GB Railfreight is undertaking a three-month trial with a Class 18 Hybrid+ CBD90 diesel-battery shunting locomotive owned by Beacon Rail Leasing.
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In-Depth Focus: Noise & Vibrations
In this In-Depth Focus, industry experts examine three projects – SILVARSTAR, TRANSIT and FINE-2 – and how they are playing a part to understand the complex challenges around noise and vibration of railways and what can be done to reduce nuisance.
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Global Railway Review Issue 6 2021
Packed full of exclusive content, including: a project update on Brisbane's Cross River Rail; rail freight and the environment; two In-Depth Focuses on Noise & Vibrations and The Future of Train Control; and much more!
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PAC acquires the worldwide first hybrid rail milling machine from Robel
In summer 2022, Robel Bahnbaumaschinen GmbH and their partners will deliver a rail treatment system to Plasser American Corporation (PAC), to meet the maintenance requirements of transit systems.
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HS2’s new piling innovation has huge potential benefits for the construction industry
HS2 Ltd has revealed a new vacuum excavation technique for piling which could have massive benefits for the international construction industry.