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Oman and Etihad Rail sign MoU with Vale for the transportation of iron by rail
The MoU will cover the development of integrated logistics solutions for the transportation of iron and its derivatives by rail.
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MRS Logística’s locomotive decarbonisation plans
MRS Logística is one of the most profitable railways in Brazil. Here, Luis Deltregia, José Geraldo Ferreira, Milton Brovini and Mario Eiras Filho from the rail freight operator explain how their commitment to sustainability is driving future plans to increase service, while lowering emissions.
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Wabtec introduces sustainable locomotive to Brazil’s rail freight market
Wabtec are introducing the ES44ACi diesel-electric locomotive in Brazil, lowering operating costs and providing greater energy efficiency as the country continues to decarbonise.
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2022: A promising year for Brazilian rail freight
Fernando Paes, Executive Director of Brazil’s National Association of Railway Transport (ANTF), explains that major investments throughout the country’s network will realise a significant, and welcomed, expansion in freight capacity, capable of meeting both current, and future, sector demands.
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Global Railway Review Issue 1 2022
Packed full of exclusive content, including: the importance of digital automatic coupling; Brazilian rail freight developments; designing train interiors to meet the needs of tomorrow’s passengers; and much more!
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Argentinian Trains to utilise new technology to monitor face coverings and temperature
The new solution that is being implemented on the Argentinian Trains network combines facial recognition with thermal and visible light imaging and ultra-fast temperature controls.
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Stadler to manufacture diesel-electric locomotives for Uruguay
Marking its first order in Uruguay, Stadler has signed a contract with PORTREN SA to supply seven EURO4001 locomotives with deliveries expected to start by the end of 2022.
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ARCO Bogotá Zipa Consortium awarded consultancy contract in Colombia
The contract will involve consultancy supervision concerning the freight and passenger railway development between Bogotá and Zipaquirá, Colombia.
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MATISA: 100 per cent committed to bringing solutions to railway industry
Established in 1945, MATISA Materiel Industriel SA is well known in the industry as the pioneer of track machinery. As the company approaches its 75th anniversary, Roger Grossniklaus, Sales and Marketing Director, looks at how their latest machinery is benefiting the South American marketplace.
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UWC and Transmashholding to strengthen South America’s freight transportation
A new partnership will focus on developing freight transportation, alongside the expansion of both companies in South America.
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Pent-up demand and stable perspective can leverage South American rail growth
For Global Railway Review, Guilherme Quintella, Chairman of UIC Latin America, covers details of recent rail developments in southern America as the region begins to unlock the potential of its railways.
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New signalling systems for Argentina
Alstom has signed a contract worth over €10 million for the renewal of signalling systems at four stations in Argentina.
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The challenges of integrating the South American railways
25 May 2016 | By Guilherme Quintella, Chairman of UIC Latin America
Integrating the infrastructure of different transportation modes is now an irreversible trend. However 150 years ago, when the implementation of the railways in South America began, nobody envisioned the benefits that integrated planning would bring to the development and the economy of South American countries...
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Bombardier strengthens its leadership in ERTMS technology with a new project in Chile
28 October 2013 | By Bombardier
Bombardier to deliver its globally proven INTERFLO 250 ERTMS Level 1 solution...
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Knorr-Bremse opens modern facility for rail vehicle and commercial vehicle systems in Brazil
23 April 2013 | By Knorr-Bremse
“This factory is part of a far-reaching investment program..."