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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…
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GB Railfreight chooses Alstom for the maintenance of Caledonian Sleepers
Alstom will provide full maintenance support for Class 92 locomotives, securing employment for a production team at their Wembley Depot...
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£115 million contract for ‘On Track Machines’ awarded to Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty has been awarded the £115 million contract from Network Rail for the supply, operation and maintenance of On Track Machines...
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Turkish State Railways have purchased 10 Velaro high-speed trains
The global distribution of Siemens Velaro trains continues to expand, providing enhanced comfort and improved passenger experience…