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First electric train runs full Edinburgh-Glasgow line
The Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Programme (EGIP) has reached a major milestone with the first electric train running end-to-end on the main Edinburgh-Glasgow line.
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Network Rail eradicate bumpy rides for Chiltern Railways’ passengers using Japanese method
2 November 2017 | By
Network Rail’s recent stabilising work to the Chiltern main line has been displayed in full technicolour via recently released time-lapse footage.
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Wheelsets, bogies and rolling stock: Overcoming the challenges of increased safety requirements and life-cycle costs
19 October 2017 | By GHH-BONATRANS
In this webinar, GHH BONATRANS discussed how their BONAXLE® can create higher safety and lower LCC on any axle without modification...
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New track installed for a more reliable service between Norwich and London
Work to install new track at Kelvedon, Essex has been completed and will make services from Norwich to London more reliable for the millions of people that travel on the route every year.
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Gateway development of Portal Bridge replacement project initiated
Initiating a Gateway development programme to improve rail transportation between Newark and New York City, Governor Chris Christie has broken ground on the replacement of Portal Bridge.
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Equipped for the future with an Integrated Control System
The German infrastructure manager DB Netz AG is currently piloting its new control system in Duisburg. Dr. Christian Gruß, Head of the companies Traffic Management and Operations division, highlights in an interview whether the nationwide roll-out of the first stage of development is on track for 2020...
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Boston prepares for slippery rail tracks in autumn
Keolis Commuter Services (KCS), the MBTA’s partner that operates the commuter rail in Boston, is working to ensure that when leaves begin to fall in autumn, the railroad is prepared to reduce the impact of what is known as slippery rail.
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Track Maintenance In-Depth Focus 2017
Railway systems around the world rely on innovative and cost-efficient track maintenance techniques to ensure high levels of operational performance. Although machinery, requirements and regulations have evolved, the end goal has always been to ensure safe and reliable rail infrastructure...
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Swedish Transport Administration puts in plans to prevent autumn train damage
During the autumn, rail traffic can suffer from disturbances due to slippery tracks, so the Swedish Transport Administration is putting in plans to limit this damage.
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Preston to Blackpool railway upgrade is the biggest since 1800s
Work will shortly be underway to upgrade the line between Preston and Blackpool, in what will be the largest rail investment in the area since the 19th century.
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Canadian government signals action to restore rail service to Churchill, Manitoba
The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre has signalled the Canadian government’s actions toward restoring rail service to Churchill, Manitoba.
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Improvements carried out to the Newburyport/Rockport line in Boston
Keolis Commuter Services (KCS) and the MBTA have released a list of network improvement projects completed during the temporary shutdown of service between Salem and Newburyport/Rockport in Boston.
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Smoother journeys for passengers as new track is installed in Suffolk
Rail journeys between Ipswich, Lowestoft and Felixstowe will now be smoother and more reliable following the installation of 15km of new track over a nine-day closure.
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Researching the significance of ballast in track degradation
Our regular contributor, Graham Ellis, discusses track degradation and some of the research that is currently being undertaken to understand the significance ballast when it comes to track wear.