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Norfolk Southern deploys locomotive-based autonomous track system
Norfolk Southern's new system provides a more robust and cost-effective way to continuously monitor track performance in near real-time.
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Developing and deploying Automatic Train Operation in Russia
Following recent projects and research into autonomous technology for trains in Russia, Technical Head of Development for Autonomous Trains at Russian Railways, Pavel Popov, explores how feasible an ATO future will be for shunting locomotives and commuter trains.
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LNER: Delivering a better railway for the environment, communities and customers
For our ‘Improving Rail’s Environmental Impact’ series, Warrick Dent, Safety and Operations Director at London North Eastern Railway (LNER), writes that the operator is taking several steps to minimise their impact on the environment, including the introduction of their new bi-mode Azuma fleet and reducing waste on-board trains and at…
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The modal shift: Does more rail provision mean fewer carbon emissions?
For our ‘Improving Rail’s Environmental Impact’ series, Jeremy Long, Chief Executive Officer - European Business of MTR Corporation, discusses increased passenger awareness of sustainable travel and how this culture shift is resulting in more people choosing to travel by rail, compared to other modes of transportation.
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UK Government takes over running of Northern franchise
The UK Government has officially taken over the running of services across the Northern network, marking a new start for the future of the franchise.
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PTC implementation updates for Q4 2019 published by FRA
Based on self-reported progress, FRA's Q4 update details that PTC systems are in RSD or operation on 55,601 miles of rail route across the U.S.
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DB Regio adopts integrated planning and dispatch system across several networks
IVU and DB Regio have successfully introduced digital planning and dispatch in several regions, Regio networks and commuter railway services.
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Interview Spotlight: Railroad Product Manager, ThermOmegaTech
Dana Logue, Railroad Product Manager from ThermOmegaTech, discusses how their products and solutions can help rolling stock operators overcome a variety of challenges that they face, especially during harsh winter weather.
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Specialist partners sought to deliver Britain’s proposed East West Rail line
The East West Railway Company is seeking specialist partners to help deliver the East West Rail line which is hoped will bring connectivity to communities between Oxford and Cambridge.
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Hull Trains becomes only UK TOC to operate an entirely new fleet
Passengers travelling on any of Hull Trains' 92 weekly journeys from Hull to London will now do so on new state-of-the-art Hitachi 802 trains.
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Transport for the North responds to DfT Integrated Rail Plan update
Following the DfT's update, Transport for the North is calling for an investment plan that delivers the best deal for rail across Northern England.
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VR begins negotiations for purchase of passenger rail services
VR and the Finnish Ministry of Transport are to begin new negotiations prior to the current contract ending in December 2020.
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The rise of extreme weather and the climate challenge for rail
David Clarke, Technical Director at the Railway Industry Association (RIA) explains that building new infrastructure, along with several other measures, can help rail networks prepare for the effects of climate change.
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Northern introduces nine additional trains from new fleet into operation
Of the original order, 75 per cent of the 101 trains are now in service, with the remainder expected to be put into operation by the end of May 2020.
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Amtrak begins high-speed testing of first Acela trainset
The first trainset of Amtrak's new 28-train Acela fleet will undergo testing in preparation for service throughout the Northeast Corridor in 2021.