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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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.
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.
In support of its international growth strategy and to strengthen its financial protection from COVID-19, Lineas has secured €60 million in additional funding.
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.
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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Executive Director of the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER)
Following England being placed into a third national lockdown, Hull Trains and Grand Central have again announced a period of hibernation.
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.
The update from HS2 includes figures regarding recruitment and apprenticeships, sustainability, construction and rail freight.
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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.
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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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.
HS2 is inviting 30 students who have deferred their university place to join the organisation for a one-week virtual work experience placement.