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Amtrak order additional 50 Charger Locomotives from Siemens Mobility
Amtrak’s order builds on the initial order of 75 locomotives in 2018, with the first having entered service in February 2022.
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Rolling Stock
The term rolling stock in the rail transportation industry refers to any vehicle that moves along a railway track. Global Railway Review’s coverage of rolling stock includes developments in mainline and high-speed passenger trains, plus rail freight locomotives and heavy-haul wagons.
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Alstom agree to supply 20 new Traxx DC3 locomotives for GTS Rail
Alstom have signed an agreement with GTS Rail to provide 20 Traxx DC3 electric locomotives named E.494, with the first locomotive set to be delivered in early 2024.
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SBB announce purchase of seven additional Giruno trains from Stadler
SBB have purchased the additional seven Giruno trains from Stadler to run on Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed lines between Switzerland and Germany.
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Amtrak improve speed of Acela trains through infrastructure investments
Amtrak’s recent infrastructure improvements along a 16-mile segment of track between New Brunswick and South Brunswick has improved the speed of Acela trains.
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New global rail hub on track to arrive in South Wales by 2025
Work has started on a new Global Centre of Rail Excellence in South Wales that will transform mining sites into a hub for rolling stock and infrastructure testing.
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CAF MiiRA’s cutting-edge solutions on lightweight gearboxes
CAF MiiRA presents its new generation of light and efficient gearboxes that contribute to zero emissions, keeping the current reliability and quality standards.
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In-Depth Focus: Bogies & Wheelsets
In this In-Depth Focus, the authors cover the latest developments in the journal bearing workstream of the GEARBODIES research project, and how the next generations of bogies and wheelsets will be equipped with innovative devices to improve the lifecycles of these crucial rolling stock components.
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Global Railway Review Issue 3 2022
Packed full of exclusive content, including: digital twin developments on HS1; enhancing rail freight activity in Spain; rail's role in zero-emission mobility in Europe; Bogies & Wheelsets and IOT & Advanced Analytics In-Depth Focuses; and much more!
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Designing a smoother and quieter passenger experience
26 May 2022 | By
Watch this webinar to hear from industry experts as they explore the challenges and highlight the benefits for the successful application of noise absorbers in mainline and urban rail transportation.
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ÖBB celebrate first anniversary of the Nightjet from Vienna and Innsbruck to Amsterdam
ÖBB are celebrating the first year of the Nightjet from Vienna and Innsbruck to Amsterdam which has saved over 40,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions compared to air travel
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Berner Oberland-Bahnen announce six three-car ABeh 4/8 multiple units
The Berner Oberland-Bahnen believe the new units will further encourage the shift from road to rail when they debut in 2025.
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Muirhead’s state-of-the-art seating calorimeter offers turnkey testing
Khalil Safadi, Laboratory Manager at Muirhead, explains the importance of the company’s new in-house Fire Resistance Lab for the global rail sector.
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Alstom agree to supply 130 Coradia Stream trains to SFBW in Germany
Alstom have signed a contract valued up to €2.5 billion to supply Coradia Stream trains and provide full-service maintenance for 30 years in Germany.
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Alstom deliver first semi high-speed regional train for Delhi-Meerut RRTS line
The semi high-speed regional train is designed to run at 180kmph and is expected to decrease travel time between Delhi-Meerut by 40 per cent.
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Siemens Mobility and Deutsche Bahn present new hydrogen train
Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility have presented the newly developed Mireo Plus H and a newly designed mobile hydrogen storage trailer.
