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Hitachi to build new express trains for popular tourist destination in Japan
The new fleet of state-of-the-art express trains for Tobu Railway Co. Ltd. will operate from Tokyo to Nikko and Kinugawa.
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Network Rail launches traffic management system pilot project with GWR
As a first for the UK rail industry, Network Rail has launched a new innovative pilot project that integrates its traffic management system with Great Western Railway’s crew and stock software.
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Alstom’s Avelia Horizon high-speed train wins prestigious design award
The German Design Award recognises the Avelia Horizon train’s fusion of natural aesthetics with very high-speed mobility engineering, whilst delivering exceptional passenger experience.
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East Brandenburg rail network to receive 31 battery-electric trains
Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB) has ordered 31 two-car, battery-operated Mireo Plus B trains from Siemens Mobility for the Berlin-Brandenburg regional area.
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Agreement signed for the UK’s first ever brand-new hydrogen train fleet
The agreement between Alstom and Eversholt Rail will see the delivery of 10 HMUs, supporting the UK and Scotland government ambitions to decarbonise the rail sector.
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Hitachi Rail and Angel Trains to trial intercity battery hybrid trains
In 2022, intercity battery hybrid trains will be trialled on the TransPennine route by both Hitachi Rail and Angel Trains, to further develop railway’s use of this clean technology.
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Canadian Pacific expands its Hydrogen Locomotive Programme
A $15 million grant will be awarded to Canadian Pacific so that it can expand its Hydrogen Locomotive Program to include additional locomotives and fueling stations.
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Deutsche Bahn’s ICE 1 high-speed trains to benefit from ABB upgrade
German railway company, Deutsche Bahn (DB), has awarded ABB the contract to upgrade its first flagship InterCity Express (ICE 1) high-speed train series.
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Brightline relaunch date set with improved travel experiences
Brightline will return to service between its Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach stations on 8 November 2021, and offer multiple service enhancements and investments to the travel experience.
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Roundtable: Decarbonising Rail
Find out what these industry experts think about topics including: the barriers in upgrading and electrifying existing/new rail networks; overcoming the uncertainties of using alternative green traction technologies; and how the rail freight sector plays a part in rail’s decarbonisation efforts.
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A Stimio solution for monitoring SNCF FRET locomotive starter reservoirs
Stimio has signed a framework agreement for the remote monitoring of SNCF FRET locomotive starter reservoirs.
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TfW and Network Rail uses latest technology to prepare for autumn
With autumn challenges looming, Transport for Wales and Network Rail are utilising the latest technology to prepare for a growing number of storms and bad weather caused by climate change.
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Northern set to launch ‘Street View 3D maps’ for customers
New interactive maps will be added to Northern’s website, offering passengers an opportunity to virtually navigate through the rail operator's stations in 3D.
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Alpha Trains signs a long-term contract to lease 23 EMUs to Trans Regio
The leading European rolling stock lessor, Alpha Trains, has signed a long-term contract to lease 23 EMU trains to Trans Regio, a subsidiary of the Transdev Group.
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DB premieres first digitally-controlled automatic train in Hamburg
A fully automated train, controlled by digital technology, has made its premiere run on the S-Bahn Hamburg network in Germany.
