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Rail Baltica to showcase progress at InnoTrans 2024
Rail Baltica will showcase its latest advancements, attract investment, as well as build new partnerships at InnoTrans 2024.
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HARTING Technology Group celebrates milestones for two generations
HARTING Technology Group marks a dual celebration as CEO Philip Harting turns 50 and senior partner Dietmar Harting reaches his 85th birthday, reflecting on a legacy of innovation and leadership in connectivity technology.
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Railway companies seek enhanced localisation with new MAROS technology
ITK Engineering's MAROS technology aims to enhance train localisation and increase rail network efficiency through precise, track-specific positioning.
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KONUX announces Andreas Koenig as new CEO to drive global expansion
KONUX has appointed Andreas Koenig as its new CEO, bringing his extensive experience in the technology sector to lead the AI-driven railway solutions company into its next phase of global growth.
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Rail sector faces challenges as traffic light coalition shifts focus to DB equity increase
Critics warn that increasing Deutsche Bahn's equity instead of funding rail infrastructure could raise costs for rail freight, hindering the shift from road to rail.
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InnoTrans 2024 to showcase global rail transport innovations in Berlin
InnoTrans 2024, running from 24 to 27 September in Berlin, highlights over 2,900 exhibitors from 59 countries, featuring more than 110 vehicles displayed on a dedicated rail track.
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Tunnelling and rail infrastructure in focus at InnoTrans 2024
InnoTrans 2024 highlights the critical role of tunnelling in sustainable rail transport, featuring innovative solutions and projects like the Brenner Base Tunnel, the world's longest underground rail link.
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Alstom secures €4 billion contract for S-Bahn Cologne trains
Alstom has secured a €4 billion contract to deliver 90 Adessia Stream commuter trains to Germany's S-Bahn Cologne, including a 34-year maintenance agreement, marking its largest order in the country to date.
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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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Arriva Netherlands launches new train service connecting Belgium, Netherlands and Germany
Arriva Netherlands introduces a new international rail service, facilitating seamless travel between Liège, Maastricht and Aachen without requiring passengers to change trains.
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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group unveils TransFLEX for enhanced rail freight flexibility
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has introduced TransFLEX, a new product offering tailored, flexible rail freight solutions for ad-hoc and multimodal transport needs.
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Germany to begin major renovation of Riedbahn corridor in July 2024
Germany will start renovating the Riedbahn corridor between Mannheim and Frankfurt in July 2024, with Ermewa leasing modern wagons to DB Fahrwegdienste GmbH to support the project.
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VPI Chairman Malte Lawrenz re-elected amidst growth of association
Malte Lawrenz has been re-elected Chairman of VPI, with the association seeing record growth to 300 member companies amidst discussions on future infrastructure challenges.
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Interior concepts that meet the needs of tomorrow’s passengers
Julian Fordon, Senior Manager for Marketing Strategy and Communication of DB Regio at Deutsche Bahn (DB), tells Global Railway Review about the IdeasTrain project, and explains how a life-size mock-up is enabling the operator to realise their innovative concepts and enhance the interior of train design.
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Next generation train control ‘Made in Germany’
Dan Woywod, Head of Railway Technology at the German Railway Industry Association (VDB), shares his insights into how Germany’s use of ATO with ETCS will optimise both urban mobility and regional operations, as the country strives to digitalise its entire rail network by 2035.
