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Chicago’s Metra to replace its aging fleet of engines
Metra has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to begin to replace its aging fleet of engines with new or remanufactured locomotives…
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TX Logistik is first customer to order new TRAXX Multi-System locomotives
Bombardier is due to provide 40 new innovative TRAXX Multi-System and long-term fleet maintenance to TX Logistik…
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Simplifying portable precision wheel truing
Unlike obsolete manual lathes, CNC-controlled portable wheel lathes enable safe, precise and fast wheel truing in workshops and on-site. This article explores how Ontario Northland Transportation Commission and Bay Line Railroad have adopted a new approach to wheel profiling…
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Siemens receive rolling stock design refurbishment from SNC-Lavalin
SNC-Lavalin, contracted to support Siemens, announces successful delivery of Class 444 and Class 450 rolling stock designs…
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West Midlands Trains franchise to receive 333 BOMBARDIER AVENTRA vehicles
Bombardier wins rolling stock and maintenance contracts for the West Midlands Trains franchise in UK...
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New milestone reinforces Keolis’ presence in the Netherlands
On the same day Keolis launches rail network in North Rhine Westphalia, Germany, operation of regional trains commences in the Eastern Netherlands…
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Bombardier’s New Generation Rollingstock enter passenger service in Queensland, Australia
New Generation Rollingstock trains are set to transform the South-East Queensland commuting experience, with the new fleet increasing capacity by over 26 per cent…
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Alstom delivers the first overhauled BB36000 locomotive to Akiem
With a new contract in place, Alstom is helping its customer Akiem extend the lifespan of their locomotives by 15 years...
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6th Annual Rolling Stock Maintenance 2017
European rolling stock maintenance professionals are procuring new fleets and implementing condition-based maintenance technology to optimise train availability and reliability.
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Rolling Stock Developments In-Depth Focus 2017
Rail passengers today expect operators to provide a range of digital solutions to help them with their journeys, such as real-time information and contactless payment technology. Travelling on comfortable, clean and modern rolling stock, however, remains a simple yet vital requirement for passenger satisfaction...
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BONAXLE® – induction hardened axle providing higher safety and lower LCC
Ahead of Global Railway Review’s webinar in association with GHH-BONATRANS on 28 November 2017, we put some questions to Petr Kucharczyk, Technical Sales Specialist and speaker of the webinar, to understand more about the topics to be covered.
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Alstom to build 14 Coradia iLint fuel cell trains for LNVG
LNVG, Alstom and Linde have agreed the delivery of 14 Coradia iLint fuel cell trains and their 30-year maintenance and energy supply in Wolfsburg, Germany.
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The past, present and future of Europe’s rolling stock
From Latvia to London, Global Railway Review’s contributor, Graham Ellis, has been looking at some of Europe’s oldest and newest rolling stock.
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Why “leaves on the line” is no joke for Network Rail and Southeastern
Network Rail and Southeastern are striving to ensure trains run safely through the worst of the winter weather.