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Alstom sells North American conventional signalling business
Alstom has sold its North American conventional signalling business to Knorr-Bremse AG to strengthen its balance sheet while continuing to focus on advanced signalling technologies.
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Rail Signalling News
Advances to rail signalling and train control systems are set to make international rail transport more competitive and attractive. Read our content that follows the various strategies being implemented and what the benefits are of new digital signalling, control and communications solutions for the railway industry.
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VolkerRail wins £150 million Scotland Railway signalling framework
VolkerRail has secured a £150 million contract to upgrade Scotland's railway signalling, power and communications infrastructure as part of a five-year framework.
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Network Rail appoints AtkinsRéalis for major signalling and telecommunications project
AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. has secured a major contract with Network Rail to upgrade signalling and telecommunications in the UK's Eastern region, covering over 6,000 miles of track.
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Northumberland line completes signalling and track installation
Engineers have completed key signalling and track work on the Northumberland line, moving closer to restoring passenger rail services after 60 years.
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Alstom deploys upgraded trains on Singapore’s Bukit Panjang LRT line
Alstom has launched the first two upgraded trains on Singapore’s Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit line, initiating the progressive delivery of a new advanced transportation system.
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Alstom signs €2.8 billion deal with Hamburger Hochbahn for metro trains and signalling
Alstom has signed a €2.8 billion agreement with Hamburger Hochbahn AG to deliver up to 374 new metro trains and equip the U5 line with advanced signalling systems.
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Metro do Porto’s Yellow Line extension highlights advanced signalling systems
The recent inauguration of Metro do Porto's Yellow Line extension features advanced signalling systems by Alstom, enhancing the efficiency and safety of Oporto’s light rail network.
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Field tests of new railway assembly robot cause unexpected bell rings in Dronryp, The Netherlands
Between 17-21 June 2024, Dronryp in The Netherlands heard intermittent railway crossing bell ringing due to field tests of the ERTMS Trackbot, an advanced rail assembly robot by Strukton Rail.
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RAIB report released on Stafford Junction signal passed at danger incident
RAIB releases report on a Freightliner locomotive test run passing a red signal at Stafford Junction, prompting calls for improved safety measures and driver training.
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Thanks to all who attended Digital Rail Live 2023!
This year, Global Railway Review's annual event, Digital Rail Live, took place at the impressive Millennium Gloucester Hotel in Kensington on Wednesday 20th September. For the first time, this event was partnered with the Transport Innovation Summit from our sister-brand Intelligent Transport.
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New Operational Training Academy in Doncaster
New academy established in Doncaster for operational training and digital skills, teaching the next generation.
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Icomera launch the new A2
Icomera are launching the A2, the world’s first Wi-Fi 7 access point purpose-built for public transportation.
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Signal upgrade set to modernise Cornwall’s railway
Network Rail have begun the core phase of work to change the way the railway is run in Cornwall.
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Video: Network Rail reach £116m reliability-boosting resignalling scheme milestone
Network Rail have switched on 116 state of the art digital signals on the railway across parts of south west London and Berkshire as part of a reliability boosting resignalling programme.
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Images: East Coast Digital Programme progressing with further upgrade work
The East Coast Digital Programme is one step closer due to recent digital upgrade work between Hertfordshire and Peterborough.