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A Stimio solution for monitoring SNCF FRET locomotive starter reservoirs
Stimio has signed a framework agreement for the remote monitoring of SNCF FRET locomotive starter reservoirs.
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Cargo, Freight & Heavy-Haul
Rail freight transportation is the use of railways and trains to transport cargo/freight/goods, as opposed to human passengers. A rail freight/cargo/goods train is typically a group of wagons hauled by one or more locomotives on a railway network, between the shipper and the intended destination as part of the overall logistics chain and supply industry.
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ORR data reveals UK railway electrification rate is running short
The Office of Rail and Road has published data demonstrating that the UK is electrifying its railway at less than half the rate needed to decarbonise by 2050.
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KiwiRail orders 57 low emission diesel locomotives
Stadler has secured its first contract in New Zealand to supply 57 diesel locomotives for KiwiRail, which will help the operator on its journey to be emission neutral by 2050.
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FRA releases modernisation plan for rail network across 12 states
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has revealed its Midwest Regional Rail Plan, a detailed framework for the improvements of the intercity passenger rail network in the Midwestern U.S.
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‘Ticketing Roadmap’ revealed to improve rail passenger travel in Europe
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) has released a ‘Ticketing Roadmap’ which aims to further improve passenger experience when travelling internationally by rail.
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EBRD supplies new €23.5 million infrastructure loan to Moldovan Railways
Moldova’s national railway operator, Calea Ferată din Moldova, will be provided an additional €23.5 million loan to upgrade infrastructure, by The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
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Hungary’s East-West Gate Intermodal Terminal begins 5G railway project
Europe’s first unique 5G railway technology project begins development at the East-West Gate Intermodal Terminal in Hungary, with aims to be completed by the first quarter of 2022.
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EIM signs agreement with the largest hyperloop industry contenders
European Rail Infrastructure Managers has signed an agreement with seven of the largest players in the hyperloop industry to support the integration of hyperloop and rail systems.
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CIMIC’s UGL secures $297M locomotive contract for Pacific National
A contract to design, manufacture, and supply the latest fuel-efficient diesel electric locomotives to Pacific National, has been awarded to CIMIC Group’s UGL.
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Tunnel progress as HS2 achieves first mile under the Chiltern hills
The 2,000 tonne Tunnel Boring Machine, Florence, has surpassed the one-mile mark during construction of the first tunnels for Britain’s new high-speed rail link between London, Birmingham and the north.
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Network Rail introduces leaf blasting trains across the North West
Network Rail has today launched a fleet of several specialist trains, whose job is to remove and wash away leaf debris across the North West rail route this autumn 2021.
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The Amtrak Northeast Regional Route 51 expansion launches in Virginia
The launch of the Amtrak Northeast Regional Route 51 has been announced by Governor Ralph Northam, with the rail expansion set to provide early morning service from Main Street Station.
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CER’s COVID-19 Impact Tracker shows improvement over summer 2021
CER’S latest COVID-19 Impact Tracker results demonstrate partial improvement in rail passenger services, yet a worsening situation for rail freight services and infrastructure managers.
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Britain’s rail freight industry returns to pre-COVID-19 levels
According to statistics revealed by the Office of Rail and Road, the volume of freight transported across Britain’s railway in Q1 of 2021, has returned to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.
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CP and KCS sign merger agreement to form a single-line rail network
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Kansas City Southern have signed a merger agreement to form a single-line rail network linking the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
