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Alstom inaugurates new production site dedicated to railway electrification
Alstom has inaugurated a new plant in Lecco, Italy which will develop and manufacture electrification equipment for both the Italian and foreign markets.
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EC approves €1.1 billion German scheme to support operators using electric traction
The European Commission has approved a €1.1 billion German scheme to compensate rail transport operators using electric traction.
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Analysis finds that rail freight could boost UK economy by £5.2bn annually by 2050
Analysis commissioned by Rail Partners has shown that if rail freight is trebled by 2050 the sector will deliver nearly £5.2bn in economic benefits.
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Innovative trial at station increases recycling rate for customer waste
Northern’s Bradford station has seen an increase in the amount of waste recycled thanks to an innovative new trial.
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UAE launch new national freight network
Etihad Rail and the United Arab Emirates have officially launched the new transnational freight train network.
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ÖBB unveil modernisation plans for Summerau station
ÖBB have released plans for renovation work at Summerau station which includes raising platforms to enable stepless access to the train for passengers.
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Indian Railways receives 500th diesel-electric locomotive from Wabtec
The locomotive delivery marks a huge milestone in the ‘Make in India’ programme to develop and supply 1,000 fuel-efficient Evolution Series locomotives for Indian Railways.
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Q&A with Eurostar’s Matthieu Quyollet: An exciting new chapter
Matthieu Quyollet, Chief Business Development and Integration Officer for Eurostar, talks to Global Railway Review about the next chapter for the Eurostar Group brand, and what this means for sustainable travel in Europe.
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New Renfe Mercancías ‘Zero CO2’ locomotives take first trip in Asturias
The first commercial trip of the new Renfe Mercancías 'Zero CO2' locomotives, which are 100% electric, has taken place in Asturias.
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First Flirt-type electric trains equipped with Alstom ETCS enter service in Hungary
Alstom’s project to equip 59 Flirt-type MÁV-START electric trains with ETCS Level 2 is expected to be complete in September 2023.
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Fast-charging battery trial to resume after GWR agrees to purchase Vivarail assets
Great Western Railway has completed the purchase of a number of assets from Vivarail relating to the development of high-performance battery and FastCharge technology.
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Project launched to develop battery-powered passenger train for U.S.
Stadler, Utah State University and the ASPIRE Engineering Research Center are developing and testing a battery-powered passenger train for North America.
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PKP Energetyka launch 360 PV facilities at its substations
PKP Energetyka’s network of extensive photovoltaic facilities has increased from 15 to 360 in just over 18 months.
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Caltrans, CDFW and Brightline enter agreement to build wildlife overcrossings
Caltrans, Brightline West and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, have agreed to design and construct dedicated overcrossings to provide a sustainable and safe path for wildlife.
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