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DB Regio Bayern to operate 57 new trains in Bavaria
The new fleet from Siemens Mobility will include 26 Desiro HC trains, 25 Desiro HC double-decker trains and six Mireo trains.
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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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East Brandenburg rail network to receive 31 battery-electric trains
Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB) has ordered 31 two-car, battery-operated Mireo Plus B trains from Siemens Mobility for the Berlin-Brandenburg regional area.
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PAC acquires the worldwide first hybrid rail milling machine from Robel
In summer 2022, Robel Bahnbaumaschinen GmbH and their partners will deliver a rail treatment system to Plasser American Corporation (PAC), to meet the maintenance requirements of transit systems.
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HydroFLEX train now ready for the next stage of its journey
Britain’s first mainline-approved hydrogen-train has been operating at Glasgow's COP26 to demonstrate its role in driving the green industrial revolution.
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Agreement signed for the UK’s first ever brand-new hydrogen train fleet
The agreement between Alstom and Eversholt Rail will see the delivery of 10 HMUs, supporting the UK and Scotland government ambitions to decarbonise the rail sector.
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Order signed for more ‘Caravaggio’ trains for FERROVIENORD
FERROVIENORD and Hitachi Rail have signed the third supply agreement for 50 high capacity 'Caravaggio' regional trains as part of the Lombardy Region Plan for fleet renewal.
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Canadian Pacific expands its Hydrogen Locomotive Programme
A $15 million grant will be awarded to Canadian Pacific so that it can expand its Hydrogen Locomotive Program to include additional locomotives and fueling stations.
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Green train travels across Forth Bridge to mark COP26 in Glasgow
The first emission-free fully electric train has crossed the historic Forth Bridge to commemorate COP26 taking place in Glasgow, with action footage revealed by Network Rail and Vivarail.
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Video: TRACe™ EN50155-certified Transportation Computers
The TRACe transportation computer family from Kontron delivers proven, rugged and feature-rich building blocks that allow design flexibility.
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Deutsche Bahn’s ICE 1 high-speed trains to benefit from ABB upgrade
German railway company, Deutsche Bahn (DB), has awarded ABB the contract to upgrade its first flagship InterCity Express (ICE 1) high-speed train series.
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Onrail and European Loc Pool begin locomotive lease partnership
Onrail has signed a long-term full-service agreement to lease two EuroDual locomotives from European Loc Pool, as the Norwegian rail freight operator continues to modernise its hybrid fleet.
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ILSA awards maintenance contract for its new ETR 1000s to Hitachi Rail
The maintenance of trains for Spain’s leading private high-speed rail operator, ILSA, will include predictive and corrective activities to ensure the highest levels of reliability, safety and comfort for passengers.
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Global Railway Review Issue 5 2021
Packed full of exclusive content, including: a Roundtable discussion on Decarbonising Rail; an In-Depth Focus to explore FRMCS; the impact of COVID-19 on Indonesia’s rail industry; establishing cyber-security for next generation rail mobility; and much more!
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Japan’s DENCHA train celebrates five years of battery-powered service
Over the past five years, JR Kyushu's DENCHA trains - the world’s first battery-powered train charged by AC overhead lines - have reduced CO2 emissions by 2.7 million kg.
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CFL inaugurates new rolling stock maintenance and repair workshop
CFL's new maintenance and repair workshop will reduce rolling stock downtime and improve the availability of the wagon and locomotive fleet.
