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MRCE’s new locomotives will connect Eastern and Western Europe
Siemens will deliver additional vehicles to MRCE’s fleet to connect and improve rail operation for operators that are active in cross-border transport.
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The use of smart rolling stock at SNCF Mobilités
Ahead of Digital Rail Revolution’s upcoming webinar, Digital Rail Revolution: The top five trends in rail digitalisation, we speak to one of the conference’s speakers, Philippe de Laharpe, Project Chief for Telediagnostics, SCNF Mobilités, about the benefits the French operator is experiencing following the digitalisation of its rolling stock.
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Siemens officially opens Rhine-Ruhr Express maintenance depot
The new depot will offer digitalised service and maintenance of RRX trainsets for 32 years, with guaranteed vehicle availability of over 99 per cent.
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CN orders 60 more locomotives from GE Transportation
To cater for higher levels of service, and ensure improved productivity and reliability levels, CN has extended the number of locomotives ordered.
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Product Showcase: A new answer for unforeseen situations – Dellner’s Mobile Service Container
With more than 70 years of experience in the rail industry, Dellner’s mission is to provide train connection systems with innovative concepts and excellent global after-sales service to make rail travel safer and more reliable. To meet the sometimes unpredictable demands of their customers, Dellner now offers a Mobile Service…
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Greenbrier and Watco discontinue GBW Railcar Services venture
With tank car services and retrofits never materialising in the volume anticipated, the joint venture, GBW Railcar Services, has been discontinued.
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Bogies & Wheelsets In-Depth Focus 2018
How can the railway sector utilise various monitoring techniques to ensure bogies and wheelsets are in top condition? How important is it to invest in wheelset research and what are the best methods to use for component inspection? What new ideas and concepts are there for the next generation of…
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Stadler agrees to service and maintain 69 trains for Arriva Netherlands
In the north of Holland, a fleet of WINK and GTW trains managed by Arriva Netherlands will be serviced and maintained by Stadler until 2035…
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Amtrak continues to improve services with upgraded National Network fleet
The new or rebuilt locomotives that will be used for the National Network diesel fleet will provide more reliability, a smoother ride and improved safety features…
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InnoTrans 2018: Keeping passengers happy by keeping it clean
A range of countries will demonstrate the innovations related to keeping train interiors and exteriors clean, therefore ensuring a satisfied passenger…
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Savage Saudi Arabia equips Saudi Aramco and MWSPC with locomotives
The arrival of locomotives in Saudi Arabia demonstrates the country’s commitment to improving their rail network and creating more sustainable means of transport…
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TfL’s Elizabeth line maintenance depot begins operations
As well as playing a key part in the running of the Elizabeth line, the new maintenance depot – partly powered by renewable energy – is essential in displaying TfL’s sustainability efforts…
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First Flixtrain for Stuttgart has departed from Berlin
Leo Express, a recently new operator to the rail sector, will be responsible for the operation of Flixtrains on a new service between Berlin and Stuttgart…
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Rotterdam’s new locomotive depot will be designed by Strukton
Strukton has won the contract for the locomotive workshop in the port of Rotterdam; the biggest seaport in Europe where each week, there are more than 250 intermodal rail connections…
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Three new locomotive maintenance contracts awarded to Alstom
Alstom secures the renewal of three maintenance contracts whilst extending its maintenance network in Germany with a new partner, mgw Service, a subsidiary of the Akiem Group…