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New tram fleet in Lund to be equipped with TSA motors
New bidirectional trams operated by Skånetrafiken, will have modern low floors and will have a specific focus on passenger accessibility.
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Swedish railway industry and global evolution of digital signalling systems
Pia Lagerlöf, General secretary for SWEDTRAIN and Per Olofsson, Thought Leader and Training Officer at Bombardier Transportation, explore how the Swedish rail industry is actively exploring how rail control systems can evolve to enable increased capacity and efficiency.
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GB Railfreight introduce three Class 66 locomotives to the UK rail network
GB Railfreight (GBRf) has announced three Class 66 locomotives are to be leased from Beacon Rail Leasing and introduced to the UK rail network from Sweden.
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MTR Express rated best railway operator in Swedish Quality Index survey
For the fourth consecutive year, MTR has been rated the best railway operator in the 2019 Swedish Quality Index survey with over 90 per cent passenger satisfaction.
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SJ sees record levels of passenger traffic in 2018
In comparison to 2017, Sweden’s national passenger operator saw a great increase in the number of passenger journeys in 2018.
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MTR Nordic’s new app was specifically designed for train commuters
MTR created the app using a 4,000-strong passenger survey together with in-depth analysis of travel patterns and traffic disruptions.
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Final Coradia Nordic regional trains successfully delivered to Skånetrafiken
Passenger experience in southern Sweden will further improve with the arrival of additional safe and reliable Coradia Nordic vehicles from Alstom.
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Arriva begins new rail contract in southern Sweden
“Through the new contract, passengers will benefit from new trains, better connections and improved service information.”
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Trafikverket awards largest ever export contract of level crossing systems to Efacec
This order marks the entry of Efacec’s Transportation business unit in Sweden and is a result of other relevant recent successes in Scandinavia.
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Bombardier completes world-first ERTMS tests in Sweden
ERTMS Level 2 can optimise higher-speed operation and supports network interoperability, while reducing maintenance costs.
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Bombardier will provide 40 high-speed regional trains to Sweden
The electric high-speed trains ordered by Västtrafik, Sweden are prepared for the harsh Nordic weather, offer comfortable journeys and will meet the growing demand for rail travel…
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MTR: Importing excellence from Stockholm to Shenfield
Population growth is a challenge facing major cities across the globe. The flow of people into urban centres puts an increasing strain upon transport networks, creating the need for new infrastructure in densely populated areas where space is at a premium. Jeremy Long, CEO at European Business of MTR Corporation,…
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Bombardier’s rail control solution approved for upcoming Swedish rail modernisation programme
High-capacity European Rail Traffic Management (ERTMS) signalling technology to play central role in Sweden's ambitious 11,000km rail network upgrade...
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Sweden: The East Link Project – the first step towards a Swedish high-speed railway
Johan Sundin - Head of Strategic Production Support, The East Link Project, Trafikverket - presents details of Sweden's €5.5 billion East Link Project
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Alstom to deliver three more trains to Östgötatrafiken
Alstom is to supply three more Coradia Nordic trains to Östgötatrafiken, in addition to their current fleet of 15.
