All Fleet strategy & procurement articles – Page 14
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NewsTransport leaders call for the Leamside Line to be delivered
The North East is urging the Government to deliver on its promises and commit to re-open the Leamside Line following the announcement of the new Network North programme last week.
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NewsNew S-Bahn for Berlin is now complete and in service
The new Berlin S-Bahn fleet has been completed, with 106 new S-Bahn trains delivered on schedule and in passenger service.
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NewsIrish Rail to trial Europe’s first retrofitted hydrogen freight locomotive
Irish Rail are teaming with DIGAS to test a retrofitted hydrogen locomotive using a cleaner burning renewable fuel.
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NewsRIA calls for UK Government to make immediate decisions on rolling stock
With train manufacturing jobs threatened and factories at risk of closure, RIA has called for the Government to make immediate decisions on the building of rolling stock.
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NewsDB and ÖBB expand cross-border traffic with new Nightjets
Deutsche Bahn and the Austrian Federal Railways are expanding their cross-border long-distance services with new connections in day and night traffic as well as the use of new vehicles.
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NewsHS2 trains recognised for reduced carbon impact
HS2’s new high speed trains, which are set to run on the network within 10 years, have been recognised as the most environmentally-friendly in the world.
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NewsSiemens Mobility win framework agreement tender to deliver trains for ÖBB
Siemens Mobility will deliver up to 540 single-deck electric multiple-unit trains for Austrian Federal Railways as part of a framework agreement.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority closer to buying first trainsets
California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Board of Directors have approved the release of a RFG for the United States’ first 220mph electrified high-speed trainsets.
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ArticleKeeping services going throughout the difficulties of COVID-19
David Simpson, ScotRail’s Service Delivery Director, details the key operational challenges that came with the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and explains how ScotRail is navigating the road to recovery.
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ArticleUpgrading systems to provide greater levels of capacity and resilience
Billy Gilpin, Director, Railway Undertaking at Irish Rail, details the work Ireland’s operator is doing to develop and implement strategies that deliver higher performance, including operational delivery, service planning, fleet maintenance and support, and how best to deal with complex operational issues.
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NewsMore Amtrak Airo trainsets ordered to meet surging demand
Amtrak have executed a contract option for 10 more Amtrak Airo trainsets, bring the overall total to 83 units.
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NewsAlstom and Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen present new battery-powered electric train
Alstom and VMS have presented a new battery-powered train which has a range of up to 120 kilometres and will enter service in 2024.
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NewsSiemens Mobility to deliver Mireo regional trains for Baden-Württemberg
Siemens Mobility will deliver 28 three-car Mireo regional trains with the latest DSD specifications for Baden-Württemberg, as part of the Digital Node Stuttgart pilot project of Digital Rail Germany.
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NewsAlstom to supply 60 single-level coach cars to Connecticut Department of Transportation
Alstom and CTDOT have confirmed an order for 60 single-level coach cars valued at approximately €285 million.
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NewsŠkoda Group and Titagarh Firema win contract for Italian night line coaches
Škoda Group and Titagarh Firema have been awarded a contract for the production of up to 370 new railway coaches for Italian night lines.
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NewsImages: Germany's most modern S-Bahn trains set for Munich
Siemens Mobility are to deliver 90 new S-Bahn trains to Munich which will offer passengers more space and greater comfort.
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NewsAkiem orders 15 Vectron AC and MS locomotives from Siemens
Akiem has ordered an additional 15 Vectron AC and MS locomotives from Siemens, increasing their fleet to 100 Vectrons.
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NewsAlstom to supply Coradia Stream trains to NAH.SH in Germany
Alstom have signed a contract to deliver 40 Coradia Stream high-capacity trains to Nahverkehrsverbund Schleswig-Holstein.
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NewsSiemens Mobility receive order from MSC for 15 Vectron locomotives
Siemens Mobility are to deliver 15 Vectron locomotives to MSC subsidiary MEDWAY Belgium NV.
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NewsAlstom and Railpool sign contract for Traxx Universal locomotives
Alstom have signed a €260 million contract with Railpool for 50 Traxx Universal multi-purpose locomotives.