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Siemens Mobility awarded largest ever service order from Deutsche Bahn
As per the contract, Siemens Mobility will be responsible for the revision of 40 Deutsche Bahn trains of the 412 ICE 4 series from mid-2021.
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Crucial to a great performing rail organisation is the well-being of the workforce behind the service. Whether front-line staff, train drivers, track workers, engineers, technicians or top-level management, having a safe, motivated and skilled workforce is imperative for an organisation working in the rail sector.
What are the trends and challenges facing rail’s workforce and how is the industry moving forward to support and develop its employees?
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CHINA RAILWAY awards maintenance contract to Bombardier JV for high-speed train cars
Bombardier's Chinese joint venture will be responsible for the maintenance services of 280 train cars, which is to be completed by the end of 2021.
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Lineas secures additional financing to support continued international growth
In support of its international growth strategy and to strengthen its financial protection from COVID-19, Lineas has secured €60 million in additional funding.
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Investment in rail research could ‘level up’ Northern England economy, according to report
According to a new study, UK government investment into rail research at the Universities of Leeds and Huddersfield would deliver significant benefits to the North of England's economy.
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HS2 introduces new health and safety passport system
The new system will share vital health and safety information across contractors and help to ensure consistency of standards and performance.
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Alberto Mazzola
7 January 2021 | By
Executive Director of the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER)
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Hull Trains and Grand Central temporarily suspend services once again
Following England being placed into a third national lockdown, Hull Trains and Grand Central have again announced a period of hibernation.
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Arcola Energy to lead consortium for delivery of Scotland’s first hydrogen-powered train
By working on the development of Scotland's first hydrogen train, Arcola Energy and the consortium will support the country's target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2035.
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HS2 publishes update on development progress in 2020
The update from HS2 includes figures regarding recruitment and apprenticeships, sustainability, construction and rail freight.
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Most read articles of 2020 – Global Railway Review’s Top 10
Take a look at Global Railway Review's most read articles of 2020, including Scotland’s ambition to deliver a decarbonised rail network, the feasibility of a high-speed rail service between Chicago and NYC, and the opportunities for using big data analytics on India’s national railway network.
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Ultimate Europe continues expansion with new site in Austria
Ultimate Europe, with its headquarters in Amstetten, Germany, is continuing its expansion and is investing €12 million in its new site in St. Georgen am Ybbsfeld, Austria.
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California high-speed rail project reaches construction worker milestone
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has revealed that it has surpassed 5,000 construction workers dispatched since the start of construction of the high-speed rail system in the Central Valley.
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Global Railway Review’s top 10 news stories of 2020
Take a look at Global Railway Review's most read news stories of 2020, including an app to help social distancing on trains, the world’s first two hydrogen trains successfully completing trial passenger services, and American high-speed rail project developments.
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Combatting the challenges within the rail industry
Toni Shepherd, Director of Sales at TRB Lightweight Structures, discusses the importance of equal opportunities for SMEs, why the rail sector should focus on diversifying its workforce and how the digitalisation of the industry is going to thrive in the near future.
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HS2 supporting deferred university students following COVID-19 pandemic
HS2 is inviting 30 students who have deferred their university place to join the organisation for a one-week virtual work experience placement.