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Paribus and Siemens Mobility sign agreement for 25 Smartron locomotives
The locomotives are intended for freight transport in Germany and deliveries are scheduled to begin in October 2019.
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Go-Ahead Germany orders 56 regional trains from Siemens Mobility
All of the trains ordered are designed to meet the projected increasing traffic demand across the Augsburg rail networks.
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World’s first hydrogen fuel cell train tours across Germany
Presenting the ready-to-use hydrogen technology in six federal states, Alstom will demonstrate an emission-free alternative for non-electrified lines.
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Bayerische Oberlandbahn GmbH orders 25 Coradia Lint from Alstom
Passengers travelling in Upper Bavaria, Germany, will soon experience higher levels of comfort and safety on the rail network.
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The first Mireo train for the Rhine Valley has been presented
Overall, the new trains will enable energy consumption to be reduced by approximately 25 per cent compared to older trains.
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UWC Holding wins Deutsche Bahn tender for delivery of flat cars
Deutsche Bahn will soon receive articulated container flat cars from Russia following the successful bid from United Wagon Company.
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Hannover’s regional rail network to be operated by Transdev
The public transport operator strengthens its position in Germany by receiving the largest regional rail contract in the history of Transdev Germany.
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Škoda Transportation to replace old high-speed trains in Germany
The new units are equipped with a pressure-tight cabin that allows the passing of other trains in tunnels at high speeds, contributing to comfortable and undisturbed travel.
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Operation of ICE 4 equipped with ETCS is approved in Germany
Deutsche Bahn has ordered a total of 137 ICE 4 trains, all equipped with ETCS, which will operate not only in Germany but across national borders.
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Goldschmidt Thermit Group acquires PLR, a company from Magdeburg
PLR is the sole supplier of ultrasonic and eddy current technology for inspection trains of the German railways (Deutsche Bahn AG).
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Porterbrook and University of Birmingham to develop HydroFlex – the UK’s first hydrogen train
Porterbrook has entered into an MoU with the University of Birmingham’s Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education to create HydroFlex.
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Australasian and UK rail industries to develop a new partnership
The RIA, with 220 rail companies in membership, and the ARA, with 140 members, will together promote a closer working relationship.
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Opening Ceremony: What really matters is infrastructure and capacity
InnoTrans 2018 was summarised by EU Transport Commissioner, Violeta Bulc, as a vision into the future of rail, but also as an opportunity to analyse what we are doing in the industry today.
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Visions for the mobility of tomorrow to be presented at InnoTrans
Discussions with international experts on digitalisation, climate protection and intermodal transport are scheduled to occur at InnoTrans 2018.
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A new emission-free, low-noise, battery-operated train is revealed
Bombardier’s new vehicle can recharge its batteries from the overhead line whilst operating; reducing the use of diesel vehicles on the tracks.
